David Mwale
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | Sniper |
| Nationality | Zambian |
| Born | David Mwale February 12, 1999 |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) |
| Boxing career | |
| Bantamweight | |
| Reach | 75 in (191 cm) |
| Stance | southpaw |
| Boxing record[1] | |
| Total fights | 13 |
| Wins | 13 |
| Win by KO | 7 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
David Mwale (born February 12, 1999), better known by his nickname "Sniper," is a Zambian professional boxer who has held the WBC International bantamweight title since June 30, 2025.[2][3] He is also a former African Boxing Union (ABU) bantamweight champion.[4]
Early life
[edit]Born on 12 February 1999, David Mwale found inspiration in boxing through his older brother, Adam Mwale, whose talent and dedication left a lasting impression on him. Adam’s untimely death at the age of 23 deeply affected David and became a defining motivation in his decision to pursue boxing seriously from the age of 12.[5]
In 2012, David’s potential attracted the attention of Oriental Quarries Boxing Promotions, who began supporting both his athletic development and education. Their sponsorship helped ease financial pressures on his family and allowed him to focus on training while continuing his schooling. With their support, he later completed his secondary education at Mukamambo School, graduating in 2019 with a full Grade 12 certificate.[5]
Prior to this support, David’s family experienced financial challenges and limited access to educational opportunities. Assistance from Oriental Quarries Boxing Promotions contributed to his academic advancement and boxing development, helping him focus on establishing his professional career.[5]
Professional career
[edit]David Mwale began his professional boxing career with a unanimous decision (UD) victory over Wiseman Chuma across four scheduled rounds on 13 October 2018 at the Government Complex in Lusaka, Zambia. He followed this with another UD victory over Philimon Hara on 19 October 2019. Mwale returned to the ring on 26 February 2022, defeating Bongani Makovora by UD over eight rounds at the Government Complex in Lusaka.
On 25 June 2022, Mwale recorded his fourth victory by knocking out Aubrey Masamba in the first round of a scheduled eight-round bout at the Chipata Golf Club in Chipata. He extended his unbeaten record on 15 July 2023, stopping Patrick Kimweri by technical knockout (TKO) in the first round of a scheduled eight-round bout at the Mulungushi International Conference Centre in Lusaka. On 16 December 2023, Mwale won his first professional title, defeating Innocent Mantengu by UD over twelve rounds at the Government Complex in Lusaka, claiming the vacant ABU Bantamweight title.[4]
Mwale retained the ABU Bantamweight title on 6 April 2024, defeating James Mugeni by technical decision (TD-M) over ten rounds of a scheduled twelve-round bout, and again on 17 August 2024, defeating Kouassi Martin Klaklevi by RTD (corner retirement) in the seventh round of a scheduled twelve-round bout at the Government Complex in Lusaka.
He won the vacant WBC International Bantamweight title on 28 June 2025, defeating Michael Decardi Nelson by UD over twelve rounds at the Government Complex in Lusaka.[6][7]
On 31 January 2026, Mwale retained the WBC International Bantamweight title, defeating Ramadhan Pido by first-round knockout (KO) of a scheduled twelve-round bout at the Government Complex in Lusaka.[8]
Professional boxing record
[edit]| 13 fights | 13 wins | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 7 | 0 |
| By decision | 6 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 | Win | 12–0–0 | Tionge Chingeni | KO | 2 (8) | February 27, 2026 | Chipata, Eastern, Zambia | N/a |
| 12 | Win | 11–0–0 | Ramadhan Pido | KO | 1 (12), 2:41 | January 31, 2026 | Government Complex, Lusaka, Zambia | Retained WBC International Bantamweight title |
| 11 | Win | 10–0–0 | Michael Decardi Nelson | UD | 12 | June 28, 2025 | Won vacant WBC International Bantamweight title | |
| 10 | Win | 9–0–0 | Pemphero Nkhoma | KO | 1 (8) | December 25, 2024 | Railway Ground, Monze, Southern, Zambia | N/a |
| 9 | Win | 8–0–0 | Patrick Kimweri | TKO | 2 (6) | November 2, 2024 | Game Ranch, Chingola, Copperbelt, Zambia | N/a |
| 8 | Win | 7–0–0 | Kouassi Martin Klaklevi | RTD | 7 (12) | August 17, 2024 | Government Complex, Lusaka, Zambia | Retained ABU Bantamweight title |
| 7 | Win | 6–0–0 | James Mugeni | TD-M | 10 (12) | April 6, 2024 | ||
| 6 | Win | 5–0–0 | Innocent Mantengu | UD | 12 | December 16, 2023 | Won vacant ABU Bantamweight title | |
| 5 | Win | 4–0–0 | Patrick Kimweri | TKO | 1(8) | July 15, 2023 | Mulungushi Conference Center, Lusaka, Zambia | N/a |
| 4 | Win | 3–0–0 | Aubrey Masamba | KO | 1(8) | June 25, 2022 | Chipata Golf Club, Chipata, Zambia | N/a |
| 3 | Win | 2–0–0 | Bongani Makovora | UD | 8 | February 26, 2022 | Government Complex, Lusaka, Zambia | N/a |
| 2 | Win | 1–0–0 | Philimon Hara | UD | 6 | October 19, 2019 | N/a | |
| 1 | Win | N/a | Wiseman Chuma | UD | 4 | October 13, 2018 | Professional debut |
References
[edit]- ↑ "Boxing record for David "Sniper" Mwale". BoxRec.
- ↑ WBC (June 30, 2025). "David Mwale is the new WBC International Bantamweight Champion". World Boxing Council. Retrieved April 2, 2026.
- ↑ ZBT (June 28, 2025). "Olympians Association hails 'Sniper' David Mwale after WBC Title victory". Zambia Business Times. Retrieved April 2, 2026.
- 1 2 YVZ (May 13, 2025). "David 'Sniper' Mwale Ready for WBC Title Fight in Lusaka as Nation Rallies Behind Him". Retrieved April 2, 2026.
- 1 2 3 Mwansa Kupikwa (August 16, 2024). "From Kalikiliki compound to Boxing glory: the inspiring Journey of David Mwale". Lusaka Star. Retrieved April 2, 2026.
- ↑ Miyoba Michael (June 30, 2025). "Mwale wins WBC title". NEWS Diggers. Retrieved April 2, 2026.
- ↑ Lazarus Tembo (June 29, 2025). "Zambia's David 'Sniper' Mwale Crowned WBC Bantamweight World Champion". Efficacy News. Retrieved April 2, 2026.
- ↑ Niza Simengwa (February 2, 2026). "Sniper defends WBC crown with 1st round TKO". NEWS Diggers. Retrieved April 2, 2026.