Monica Mkandla, the 26-year-old Zimbabwean boxer trained in Edenvale by Vusi Mtolo, has secured a sixth-round stoppage win against Simamkele Tutsheni, boosting her prospects for a world title.

Her manager, Marco Luis, expressed confidence in her ability to claim a global championship, noting her current world ranking of No 9 by the WBO and No 23 overall.The victory, which came against the IBO Africa junior featherweight champion, marks a significant step in her career.Luis highlighted Mkandla's dominance in the ring and her status as the No 1 fighter in Africa, emphasizing that no one can beat her.The manager is in talks with promoter Rodney Berman to arrange a world title fight, with plans to assess her readiness by the end of the month.

Mkandla's win also positions her for potential participation in the Golden Gloves tournament in September, alongside her boyfriend Beaven Sibanda and fellow fighter Roarke Knapp.Luis stressed his commitment to developing talent through initiatives like the Brian Mitchell Academy, ensuring fighters are well-supported.The article underscores Mkandla's rising prominence in the boxing world and the strategic moves to elevate her career.