Kenyan boxers post mixed results at continental showpiece
Kenya registered five consecutive losses before bouncing back at Kasarani Gymnasium on Monday night...
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On Day 1 of the Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships at Kasarani Gymnasium, Kenya experienced mixed results, initially suffering five consecutive losses before several boxers secured wins to keep their title hopes alive.
- Wiseman Kavondo achieved Kenya's first win, beating Cameroonian Oumarou Mouhammed in a split-point decision to advance to the semi-finals.
- Africa Games middleweight gold medallist Edwin Okong’o secured a 5-0 unanimous points victory over compatriot George Cosby.
- Female boxers also had success, with Cythia Mwai winning her match, and Frizah Anyango directly qualifying for the welterweight finals due to fewer opponents.
- Flyweight Diouf Mwimi won 4-1 against Valentine Ntangamana of Rwanda, making his debut, while fellow debutant Caleb Wandera also secured a 5-0 unanimous decision in the light welterweight category.
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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.
