*_HEADLINE | 20 JUNE 2025_* *FORMER WORLD BOXING CHAMPION ALFONSO “MOSQUITO” ZVENYIKA (AGED 49) APPEALS TO WICKNELL CHIVAYO (AGED 42) FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE* _...Zvenyika wrote, “I am your child, and a child who doesn’t cry dies in the womb..._ — — — — — — — — — — — — *FOR DAILY NEWS UPDATES* *_Join our Group:_* https://chat.whatsapp.com/LDUL4HF8Hyo4MaUUiGXvKz *TO ADVERTISE WITH WAZO ADVERTS* *_WhatsApp:_* wa.me/263776804293 *_We have a market reach of over 400,000 Zimbabweans._* — — — — — — — — — — — — Renowned former Zimbabwean boxer Alfonso “Mosquito” Zvenyika has made a public appeal to businessman and philanthropist Sir Wicknell Chivayo, requesting financial assistance to help him navigate through a period of extreme hardship. Zvenyika, who boasts an illustrious career as a two-time World Champion, one-time African Champion, and two-time Zimbabwean Champion, retired from professional boxing in 2006. In a long Facebook post, he praised Chivayo’s well-documented generosity and philanthropic work, expressing hope that he, too, could be rescued from his current struggles. The veteran boxer revealed that he is battling significant financial difficulties, including an inability to pay his children’s school fees or adequately provide for his family. He also opened up about personal turmoil, recounting how his wife once committed infidelity due to the financial strain on their household — a painful chapter he chose to forgive. Additionally, Zvenyika cited lingering health complications resulting from injuries sustained during his boxing career. In a passionate appeal, Zvenyika wrote, “I am your child, and a child who doesn’t cry dies in the womb,” drawing on traditional idioms to emphasize the urgency of his plea. He reminded Chivayo of his past accomplishments, including being commended by both the late President Robert Mugabe and the current President Emmerson Mnangagwa for bringing pride to Zimbabwe by representing the nation internationally and defeating foreign opponents. He also referenced the recent recognition he received from Hon. Scott Sakupwanya during Floyd Mayweather’s visit to Zimbabwe. As appreciation, Zvenyika offered to gift Chivayo his cherished Commonwealth Championship belt, hailing him as a “true world champion” — not in the ring, but in uplifting others through generosity. *_-AfroGazette_*