The online space has been lively after outspoken Tanzanian fighter Karim Mandonga, alias Mtu Kazi, challenged Kenyan boxer Portifas Odipo, better known as Majembe, to a boxing match.

Mandonga, known for his bold personality, took to social media on Saturday, April 18, 2026, claiming he is unmatched in Tanzania, confidently declaring that no one comes close to his level.

He further challenged fellow fighters to step up and face him in the ring.

“MKISIKIA MTU KAZI NI MIMI TU HAKUNA KAMA MIMI TANZANIA NZIMA 🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿🇹🇿 .AJE MWENGINE KUPIGA PAKA ACHOKE,” Mandonga said.

The remarks did not go unanswered as Majembe responded firmly, brushing off the claims and issuing a sharp warning.

“Hiyo tumbo papaswa wewe ntakupiga kama mtoto,” Majembe said.

Mandonga’s warning to Majembe

Majembe’s warning follows days after Mtu Kazi sent a strong warning to him during a live TikTok session on Wednesday night, April 15, 2026, promising a tough fight once they meet in the ring.

“Sijawai kupiga mtu huku nacheka, lakini nitakupiga huku nacheka,” Mandonga said confidently, declaring that he would defeat his opponent while smiling.

“Majembe sasa nakuelekeza, mimi mtu mzima nitakupiga wewe mtoto mbaka ukome.”

The Tanzanian boxer also stressed that he is eyeing Majembe’s Vurugu title, expressing his desire to take the belt back home.

“Nimetamani huo mkanda wako, niichukuwe kutoka Kenya niilite Tanzania,” he said.

“Nataka nichukuwe kwa Majembe nilite Tanzania.”

However, Majembe was quick to respond, firing back with equal intensity and warning Mandonga against underestimating him.

“Wewe Mandonga Mtu Kazi umeguza pabaya, my friend,” Majembe said.

“Nakuhurumia mwanangu; unajua mimi uhurumia wazee lakini wazee kama nyini mimi hupiga.”

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Majembe also made it clear that taking his belt would not be easy, dismissing Mandonga’s ambitions.

“Ili uchukue hii lazima upitie ngumu kwa ndoto,” Majembe said.

Mandonga vs Majembe

Earlier, Mandonga publicly challenged Majembe to a boxing match.

In a series of statements shared online, Mandonga expressed strong confidence in his abilities, suggesting he is ready to face him if he accepts the challenge.

The outspoken boxer hinted that he is prepared for a high-intensity fight, saying he is not afraid of stepping into the ring against Majembe if the match is officially arranged.

“Sasa wa #kenya nawambia kabisa uyo #Majembe kazi soon nakuja kumchakaza kama anaweza ajaribu aone #ndoige inavyo mpitia kumi mpya kutoka kwenye vita vya Irani soon naitangaza majembe kazi unayo,” Mandonga said.

“MAJEMBE huko Kenya nakuja kuwachakaza kama bom la iroshima chap MAJEMBE jiandae nakuja kukumaliza.”