Kenyans off to false start at Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships
It was a false start for Kenyan boxers on the first day of the Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships when five of its boxers lost their opening matches on Sunday evening...
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Kenyan boxers faced a disappointing start at the Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships in Nairobi, with five out of six losing their opening matches on Sunday evening. This development has cast doubt on their ambition to win the overall title.
- Five Kenyan boxers, including defending bantamweight champion Shaffi Bakari, lost their bouts.
- The matches were held at the Kasarani Indoor Arena in Nairobi.
- Nine countries are participating, with Rwanda, Uganda, and Ethiopia making their debut.
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Kenyan Teams See Mixed Results in Continental Boxing and Football - October 2025
Kenyan boxers faced a disappointing start at the Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships in Nairobi, with five out of six losing their opening matches on Sunday evening. This development has cast doubt on their ambition to win the overall title. On Day 1 at Kasarani Gymnasium, the team experienced mixed results, initially suffering five consecutive losses before several boxers secured wins to keep their title hopes alive. In continental football, Kenyan clubs also experienced contrasting fortunes in CAF inter-club campaigns. Kenya Police stumbled in the Champions League, while Nairobi United achieved a significant win in the Confederation Cup, moving closer to making history.
