The boxing fraternity is grieving following the death of Malawi Professional Boxing Control Board (MPBCB) Second Vice President and spokesperson Frank Chibisa.
Chibisa died Sunday at Mwaiwathu Private Hospital, where he had been taken after falling ill Sunday.
Family representative Pemphero Kachipapa said the family was saddened by the death.
“He was taken to the hospital in the morning [on Sunday]. He was having difficulties breathing and died while being assisted. Burial will take place on Tuesday in Zomba,” he said.
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MPBCB President Lonzoe Zimba said they have lost a dedicated official.
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“We have been hit hard. We have lost a very important person in boxing. He used his resources to support boxing bodies and boxers.
When it came to boxing, he helped in areas where he was not even involved.
“Started serving in the board after he had promoted a lot of local and international fights. In most cases, he operated on losses but did not stop supporting boxing,” he said.
Chibisa emerged on the boxing scene in 2011 when he formed Ayaya Boxing Stable after picking Limbani Masamba as its leading boxer.
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He also opened a gym to help boxers in Chilomoni Township and surrounding areas.
Later, MPBCB named Chibisa its chairperson for the South Boxing Committee before he was promoted to the post of National Chairman of Promotions.
The board later appointed him second vice president and spokesperson.
Meanwhile, one of the directors at Ayaya Boxing Stable Christopher Kasasi has said Chibisa’s death is a huge loss to boxing.
“Just last week, he called me to his residence to start planning boxing activities. We have lost a person who was supportive and honest. He sacrificed his resources for boxing,” he said.
The body of Chibisa will be buried in Thom Allan Village, TA Mwambo, Zomba Tuesday.
Chibisa died aged 63 and is survived by five children and six grandchildren.
His death comes two weeks after the boxing fraternity lost legendary boxer and promoter Bester Saopa
