South Africa-based Congolese Jason Medi was excellent in winning the vacant World Boxing Federation (WBF) All Africa Light Heavyweight title on Wednesday night, March 27, at the Turffontein Racecourse in Johannesburg.
In what was supposed to be his toughest fight to date, Medi dominated compatriot Jimmy Mabundjii, also based in South Africa, from the first round until Mabundjii retired on his stool before the start of round six.
Mabundjii, nicknamed “The Beast”, is a former WBF All Africa Super Middleweight champion, and known to be a resilient and game fighter, but Medi was just too sharp and good for him.
Medi has now won seven straight since losing his pro debut in 2022, and goes to 7-1 (3). Mabundjii, a pro since 2010, drops to 10-8 (8) after what was only his second inside the distance defeat.
The fight was the main event of “Breakthrough V”, promoted by Manny Fernandes and his BRD Boxing Promotions.
