The Zimbabwe boxing fraternity has once again demonstrated its strong sense of solidarity after members rallied to support former professional boxer and respected trainer Edmos Takawira, who is mourning the tragic loss of his former wife in a road traffic accident.
Takawira revealed his estranged wife, Precious Moyana, died instantly early Thursday morning when the vehicle she was travelling in collided with a bus that was en-route from Botswana.
The accident claimed her life at the scene, leaving family, friends and colleagues in shock.
Moyana, a sergeant in the Zimbabwe Republic Police, had reportedly been returning from Somabula, where she had travelled to conduct cattle clearance duties when the fatal crash occurred.
Despite the couple having separated, Takawira said the loss has been devastating for the family, particularly their children.
“Precious and I shared three children together, and this has been a very difficult moment for the entire family,” Takawira said.
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Moyana was laid to rest at her parents’ plot in Arizona, where relatives, colleagues and members of the Midlands boxing community gathered to pay their final respects.
In the wake of the tragedy, members of the boxing fraternity moved swiftly to mobilise financial assistance for the bereaved family. Contributions were pooled together and handed over to the Zimbabwe National Boxing and Wrestling Control Board, which will facilitate the delivery of the funds to the family.
The gesture has been widely praised as an example of the unity that often characterises Zimbabwe’s boxing community, where fighters, trainers and administrators frequently come together to support one another during difficult times.
ZNBWCB chairperson Vee Chibanda commended the initiative, describing it as a reflection of the sport’s enduring spirit of brotherhood.
“This kind of solidarity speaks volumes about the boxing family. When one of us is going through a difficult time, the rest of the fraternity comes together to offer support,” Chibanda said.
She added that the board is currently working on establishing a benevolent fund aimed at providing structured assistance to members of the boxing community during times of bereavement, illness or other personal hardships.
“The idea of a benevolent fund has been under discussion for some time. Situations like this highlight why such a facility is important. Boxing stakeholders often face financial challenges when emergencies arise, and a properly managed fund would ensure that members receive timely support,” she explained.
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