Esperança stops Nguphane as PFL Africa heads towards December finals

Boris Esperança (13-2) delivered a flurry of punches before stopping Peace Nguphane (9-4) via TKO (punches) at 1:03 in the first round of their PFL Africa semi-final in Casablanca. Esperança secured his place in the season finale in Rwanda, becoming the first and only two-time finalist of 2026 after defeating Nguphane. The event, held at the Mohammed V Sports Complex, was the first in North Africa for PFL Africa this season. Esperança will face Nigerian-born Russian David Samuel (7-0) in the final after Samuel's unanimous decision win over Rivaldo Pereira.