Young boxers shine in league championships in Kisumu
Upcoming boxers sounded a stern warning to their experienced counterparts in opening matches of the final leg of the National Boxing League..
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Young boxers challenged seasoned counterparts in the opening matches of the final leg of the National Boxing League Championships in Kisumu, demonstrating impressive skill. While the overall league title remains a contest between defending champions Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) and Kenya Police, emerging talents made their mark.
- Nakuru welterweight duo Ayub Waweru and Junior Ochieng' advanced to the finals by defeating experienced boxers, with Waweru winning against Fred Omondi of KDF via referee stopped contest (RSC) in round two.
- Shaffi Bakari of Police, the national bantamweight champion, secured a 3-0 victory against Emmanuel Odhiambo and aims to retain his title.
- Younger boxers caused upsets, with Daniel Mwangi of Laikipia beating experienced Abednego Kyalo of KDF by RSC in the minimumweight category.
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