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Zinman came in at 121 pounds, the lightest of his career. The 21 year old from Cape Town is 3-0 with one KO. Mofula was 121.3 pounds. He is 1-3. This ties his heaviest weight while his lightest was 119.5.
During the face-off, Mofula came right into Zinman’s face. His kindergarten teacher evidently failed to teach him about the importance of personal space. Zinman kept his forehead pressed against Mofula’s, but eventually used one hand to nudge him away. Before he could do so, Mofula attempted a two-hand push that moved him back more than it did Zinman. Mofula began yelling at Zinman, who calmly answered.
Fighters are often hangry during weigh-ins and the anticipation of the fight can lead to heightened emotions. Typically, these sort of altercations have no impact on the fight. Zinman said the disrespect Mofula showed will serve as additional motivation. Mofula’s hot-headedness could have served a purpose if he was intending to bait Zinman into fighting on the inside. But Mofula is taller and should box on the outside. Zinman’s plan is surely to come forward anyway.
The challenge for Zinman in this fight is to show improved in-fighting. He last fought nearly a year ago and allowed Ronaldo Sibisi to hold too much on the inside.