Majembe vs Mbavu Destroyer: Salasya says Mbavu deserves heavy compensation
By Valerian Khakayi, April 5, 2026Mumias East Member of Parliament (MP) Peter Salasya has weighed in on the aftermath of the viral Vurugu Fight Night bout held at Kasarani Indoor Arena on Saturday night, April 3, 2026, between Portifas Odipo, better known as Majembe, and Ferdinand Omondi, alias Mbavu Destroyer.
According to Salasya, Mbavu deserves significant compensation for his role in hyping the event.
Speaking about the fight, Salasya pointed out Mbavu’s overconfidence before the bout but emphasised his role in boosting the match’s popularity.
Salasya says Mbavu’s promotional efforts and ability to generate anticipation were key factors in making the match a highly anticipated event, drawing large audiences both online and at the venue.
He suggested that the fighter’s role in building excitement should be recognised and fairly rewarded, regardless of the fight’s outcome.
“Shida kubwa ya kudai na hauwezi ,but I too think mbavu destroyer needs to be compensated heavily because through his hyping, he made this match very highly waited and expected,” Salasya stated.
Vurugu Night Fight
Majembe emerged as the winner of the Vurugu Boxing Challenge after beating his rival, Mbavu Destroyer, in three rounds at Kasarani Indoor Arena, Nairobi, on Saturday night, April 4, 2026.
Majembe was declared the winner by unanimous decision after scoring more points from the three judges against his much-hyped rival, Mbavu Destroyer.
The bout, initially scheduled for ten rounds, lasted only four rounds and was called off after Mbavu Destroyer could not continue due to what appeared to be a blow below the belt.
Oga Obinna, the Vurugu Match organiser, and Reuben Ndolo, the boxing official, handed over the winner’s belt to the eventual winner.
The bout began with Majembe aggressively pursuing Mbavu Destroyer in his corner.
Mbavu Destroyer, on his part, proved more cautious, opting for a more defensive strategy against his opponent.
The trend continued in the second round, with the intense exchange prompting a minor delay after fans stormed the region across the ring to clear up.
Majembe continued the slight dominance as he kept his pursuit of Mbavu Destroyer in the subsequent rounds.
The fourth round kicked off with Mbavu Destroyer sustaining what appeared to be a right hook below the belt that sent him to the canvas.
A lengthy spell of delay ensued as Mbavu Destroyer was attended by the medics.
As he was unable to continue, the fight was discontinued, leaving the judges to deliver the result from the four rounds.