Akani Phuzi faces off against Youssouf Kasongo Mwanza at Sunbet Arena in Pretoria, Gauteng. They are on the undercard of the main event featuring Kevin Lerena vs Serhiy Radchenko.
Phuzi has 13 wins and 3 losses. His last professional outputs don't display knockout power, signaling an endurance-based style. Mwanza enters with 2 wins, 6 losses, and is shorter than Phuzi but experienced fighting different talent levels. Given their records, a technical match seems likely.
What time is Akani Phuzi vs Youssouf Kasongo Mwanza fight
Live coverage for the Akani Phuzi vs Youssouf Kasongo Mwanza main card will start at 11:00 AM EST on DAZN. Refer to the table below to find your local time.
| Region | Date | Main Card Start Time | Akani Phuzi vs Youssouf Kasongo Mwanza Ring Walks (approx.) |
| USA and Canada (EST) | Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 11:00 AM | 11:40 AM |
| USA and Canada (PT) | Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 08:00 AM | 08:40 AM |
| UK and Ireland (GMT) | Thursday, May 1, 2025 | 03:00 PM | 03:40 PM |
| Australia (AEDT) | Friday, May 2, 2025 | 02:00 AM | 02:40 AM |
The event takes place on May 1, 2025, at the Sunbet Arena in Pretoria, Gauteng. Akani Phuzi will face Youssouf Kasongo Mwanza in a six-round boxing match. The fight is part of the undercard for the main event between Kevin Lerena and Serhiy Radchenko.
The scheduled start time for Phuzi vs. Mwanza is 11:40 AM EST. However, ring walk times can vary due to the performance of earlier fights on the card. This means the exact start time might change slightly.
For viewers around the world, please check local listings or streaming platforms for accurate start times in your area.
How and where to watch the Akani Phuzi vs Youssouf Kasongo Mwanza Fight
You can watch Akani Phuzi vs Youssouf Kasongo Mwanza via DAZN.
| Country | Price per month | Price per year |
| Canada | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 |
| UK and Ireland | First month free, then £24.99/mo or £14.99/mo with annual subscription. | £179.88 |
| Australia | $13.99 per month | - |
| USA | First month free, then $29.99/mo or $19.99/mo with annual subscription. | $239.88 |
Fighters Details
Akani Phuzi
- Nationality: South Africa
- Stance: Orthodox
- Total Fights: 16
- Record: 13 / 3 / 0
Youssouf Kasongo Mwanza
- Nationality:
- Stance: Orthodox
- Height: 180 cm
- Reach: 180 cm
- Total Fights: 10
- Record: 2 / 6 / 2
Akani Phuzi vs Youssouf Kasongo Mwanza Fight Card
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