Tanzanian boxer Karim Mandonga (C) address the media during a press conference at Maa Hotel in Nairobi on January 12, 2022 ahead of his fight against Kenya's Daniel Wanyonyi on Saturday January 14, 2022 at the KICC. (Kelly Ayodi, Standard)

However, Mandonga was non-committal on the exact round that he intends to floor Wanyonyi.

He only said he will finish off his calm opponent with his now famous 'Sugunyo' signature jab, a style he claims he perfected in Ukraine.

"I'm going to explode bombs in his head," stated the Tanzanian boxer who is unbeaten in four fights including one draw and two knockouts.

Mandonga arrived in Nairobi on Wednesday night.

He had a packed schedule on Thursday. He had lunch at the popular eatery, Mpambe Dishes, in California Estate, Nairobi.

He visited his opponent Wanyonyi at Gikomba Market under tight security, given his temperamental nature he could have decided to go bare-knuckle against Wanyonyi who sells clothes at the market as a side hustle.

He also visited the Standard Media Group PLC premises along Mombasa Road where he took part in a mock weighing-in and featured in the leading evening sports show, Zilizala.

 Africa Boxing Union Champion Daniel Wanyonyi pose with his Belts after beating Samson Maisha from Tanzania in their Lightheavy Weight during the Team Boxing Promotion Non Tittle fight at Pumwani Social Hall, Nairobi FILE.PHOTO:BONIFACE OKENDO

The Saturday fight card, sanctioned by Kenya Professional Boxing Commission and staged by Solid Rock Promotions will feature two Tanzanians, one Democratic Republic of Congo and five Mauritius pugilists who will be up against Kenyan rivals.

Saturday matchups at the KICC

Adel Motean vs Lucien Botumbe

Tyrone Oliver vs Patrick Amote

Jean John Colin vs Raphael Odiallo

Kennedy St Pierre vs Yannick Mandu

Cedric Oliver vs Gerald Male

Reddy Bellehumeur vs David Omollo

Jane Kavulani vs Praxides Anyango

Morris Okolla vs Hudson Muhumuza

Rayton Okwiri vs Shanani Ally Andaro

Karim 'Mtu Kazi' Mandonga vs Daniel Wanyonyi