Masvingo-based boxer, Brendon “Boika” Denes, marked his return to the ring after a seven-month absence with a hard-fought split draw against Aroyan Artacazd in Kazan City, Tatarstan, Russia.
The closely contested bout saw the three ringside judges deliver contrasting scorecards, with one favouring Denes, another awarding the fight to Artacazd, while the third scored the contest a draw.
The differing verdicts resulted in a split draw, denying both boxers an outright victory.
Despite his lengthy spell away from competition, Denes displayed resilience, determination and fighting spirit, demonstrating that he remains competitive on the international stage.
His performance also provided a proud moment for Zimbabwean boxing, as the Masvingo pugilist continues to represent the country beyond its borders.
