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Vurugu 3: Oga Obinna teases Mbavu Destroyer vs Majembe rematch in boxing showdown
22nd May, 2026 10:12 AM
Media personality Steve Thompson Maghana, alias Oga Obinna, has hinted at a possible rematch between Mbavu Destroyer and Majembe during the upcoming Vurugu 3 boxing event, while also addressing why Mbavu will not be part of Vurugu 2.
Speaking about the fight card selection of Vurugu 2, Obinna, on Thursday, May 21, 2026, clarified that Mbavu’s absence was not due to a lack of value or relevance in the boxing scene, but rather a matter of matchmaking.
“The reason why Mbavu hayuko is this one, I did not say Mbavu does not have value, When we were making the fight card, we were looking on who is Mbavu going to fight with know that is the problem,” Obinna said.
He further noted that Mbavu already has an existing rivalry with Majembe, making them a natural pairing for a future bout rather than the current event lineup.
Obinna revealed that while the original plan involved different matchups, there is a strong possibility that fans could witness the much-anticipated Mbavu vs Majembe clash in December during Vurugu 3.
“Mbavu already has so much beef with Majembe so, ukiwaeke tena wapigana na Majembe was already supposed to fight with Somali boxer, but chances are high we might have Mbavu and Majembe in December not now,” he added.
Vurugu 1 boxing challenge
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 only lasted for four rounds and was called off after Mbavu Destroyer was unable to carry on after sustaining 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 kicked off high, with Majembe going for the jugular, hunting down Mbavu Destroyer right 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.
Results
Round 1
Majembe: 30 points
Mbavu Destroyer: 27 points
Round 2
Majembe: 30 points
Mbavu Destroyer: 27 points
Round 3
Majembe: 32 points
Mbavu Destroyer 27
Round 4: Mbavu Destroyer claims fault.
Referees declare Majembe the winner.
