Zimbabwe's president honors boxer Manyuchi with cash reward

Zimbabwean boxer Charles Manyuchi was honoured Thursday with 50,000 cash reward by the country's President Robert Mugabe for his success in the ring.

Last week Manyuchi defended his WBC welterweight bronze title after defeating Gianluca Frezza of Italy on home turf.

In the past, the pugilist complained that his own nation was not appreciative of his success adding he received better recognition in neighboring Zambia.

Manyuchi finally got his due recognition at a function held Thursday in the State House in his honor. The boxer then promised to bring home the silver title in the WBC welterweight category, held by Amir Khan of Britain.

With the honor, Manyuchi joined the rank of Olympic gold medalist swimmer Kirsty Coventry, marathon runner Steven Muzhingi as Zimbabwe's sports big names.