Redemption, pride and bragging rights will be on the line when Alfayo Siwo and Sabir Muhdin, popularly known as the Somali Boxer, square off in the headline bout of the Kiambu Fight Night on Thursday, 30 July at Bar Next Door.Download our Mozzart Sport app for more newsThe middleweight contest, dubbed the "Warning Fight," tops an action-packed card that will feature seven undercard bouts before the highly anticipated main event.For Alfayo, the clash presents an opportunity to end a difficult run, and remind fans why he remains one of the country's most talked-about fighters.##NAJAVA_MECA_9868144##The outspoken boxer has vowed to bounce back in style after suffering back-to-back defeats, insisting Thursday night is the perfect stage for redemption."I'm coming into Thursday's fight with one mission: redemption. I'm hungry for this victory, and there's no better stage than Kiambu Fight Night to prove myself. They say Majembe was afraid of Somali Boxer, but I'm not. I'm ready for whatever he brings, and I'll put him down before Vurugu 3. Expect fireworks," the confident Alfayo told Mozzart Sport.Road to SomaBay Kenya Series heads to Nairobi after thrilling Eldoret qualifierAlfayo's recent journey has been filled with setbacks and controversy.In December 2025, he faced his bitter rival Bazu wa Onyatto, popularly known as Majembe, at Chatter Hall in Nairobi, where he suffered a stunning knockout defeat.The fight later made national headlines after both fighters revealed they had each earned just KSh1,627, sparking widespread debate over the welfare and remuneration of local boxers.His fortunes did not improve at Vurugu 2 in June this year. Despite making a bright start against James Mbali Mbali, Alfayo was dropped before eventually losing by technical knockout.Madina Okot achieves another WNBA milestone as Dream secure comeback winStanding across the ring will be Sabir Muhdin, whose profile has continued to rise following his victory over Mahmud at Vurugu 2.The Somali Boxer secured a hard-fought unanimous decision after three entertaining rounds, although the verdict polarized fans online, with some questioning the scoring and making unsubstantiated allegations of match-fixing.His camp has also previously found itself at the center of online controversy after Majembe alleged that a manager linked to the Somali Boxer offered him financial incentives to influence a potential fight. The claims fueled intense debate among Kenyan boxing fans but have not been substantiated.##NAJAVA_MECA_9868221##Sabir, however, says none of the outside noise matters as he prepares to hand Alfayo another defeat."I've prepared well for this fight, and Alfayo has nothing that can trouble me. He's in for a rude awakening because he doesn't know what I'm capable of. I'll send him back to sleep. Let him talk now; once the bell rings, I'll do my talking with my fists,” he said.With both fighters eager to make a statement ahead of the next Vurugu event, Thursday night's showdown promises to deliver fireworks.Rally driver Maxine Wahome acquitted by court over boyfriend's deathFull Fight CardMain Event (Middleweight)Sabir Muhdin (Somali Boxer) vs Alfayo SiwoUndercardSuper Lightweight: John Ouma vs Raphael NandwaSuper Featherweight: Amenya Aweke vs Joseph MuriukiSuper Lightweight: Charles Kasila vs Victor WekaBantamweight: Hillary Ambwaya vs Rogers OtienoSuper Featherweight: Dalmas Kyalo vs Edwin MasangaSuper Bantamweight: Chris Milano vs Martin MuindiSuper Flyweight: Mohamed Abdi vs Suleiman Gitau
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