Kenya national men's team picked for elite world Championship in Dubai championship
Kenya will send a squad of 13 boxers to the global championships...
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Kenya's national men's boxing team, comprised of all medallists from the recent Africa Zone Three Boxing Championships, has been selected for the Elite World Men Boxing Championships in Dubai from December 2-13.
- Thirteen boxers will represent Kenya, with eight making their debut at the global championships.
- Head coach Musa Benjamin expressed optimism about the team's spirit and commitment to improving past performances.
- The team includes notable boxers like captain Boniface Mogunde and Africa Games middleweight champion Edwin Okong'o, with Shaffi Bakari returning for his third global competition.
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