Promoter and entertainer Oga Obinna has confirmed that boxer Ferdinand Omondi, better known as Mbavu Destroyer, has officially withdrawn his legal challenge regarding the controversial Vurugu boxing match.

The move brings a sudden end to a dispute that had moved from the boxing ring to the courtroom earlier this month.

A Peaceful Resolution

The withdrawal was made official through a formal notice filed with the Sports Disputes Tribunal in Nairobi.

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The document, dated 15 April 2026, states that the claimant has withdrawn the entirety of his claim against the respondents "with immediate effect and without any conditions whatsoever."

Obinna took to Instagram to share the news with his followers, posting a message of reconciliation.

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"Let there be peace. Let’s proceed," he wrote, signalling that the legal hostilities have concluded. This follows weeks of tension between the athlete and the event organisers.

Root cause of the Dispute

The controversy began on the night of April 4, 2026, at the Kasarani Indoor Arena. During the high-stakes bout, Portifas "Majembe" Odipo was declared the winner before the conclusion of the fourth round.

Mbavu Destroyer immediately contested the result, alleging foul play and poor officiating.

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In his initial filings, Mbavu claimed that Majembe delivered an intentional low blow to his groin which required medical attention. He further accused the referee of failing to disqualify Majembe or properly advise the judges.

The boxer also took aim at Obinna, the event promoter, alleging that "incompetent and unqualified persons" were hired as match officials.

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The Road to the Tribunal

The situation escalated on 10 April 2026, when Oga Obinna was officially served with court papers. This occurred shortly after Obinna discussed the possibility of legal action during a podcast interview with Rapcha.

At the time, Obinna dismissed the legal challenge as a waste of money. He suggested that Mbavu was being poorly advised by his legal team, claiming a lawyer was simply trying to "eat" the boxer’s money through a long court process.

Obinna maintained that any grievances should be settled with a rematch in the ring rather than through the tribunal.

"The solution for this thing is easy. Get a rematch and take what’s yours but Kotini [court] tena, he is about to waste a lot of time and resources." — Oga Obinna.

High Stakes and Future Plans

The intensity of the dispute was fueled by the significant prizes at stake for the Vurugu champion. The winner's package included:

  • Ksh 4 million: A brand-new Toyota Noah or Voxy.
  • Ksh 3.5 million: A direct cash prize.
  • Ksh 385,000: A new motorcycle.
  • One-year gym subscription: Part of the total rewards package.

The Kenya Professional Boxing Commission had been named as an interested party in the case, but the matter is now marked as closed.

With the legal hurdles cleared, Obinna is already looking toward the next event. He has announced a tentative date of 6 June 2026 for the next match.