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December 9, 2025
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Okaka's win gives Kenya hope for glory at World Championships

Okaka's win gives Kenya hope for glory at World Championships

Okaka set to face Russia’s Dzahambulat in the quarter-finals today...

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Kenyan light heavyweight champion Robert Okaka has advanced to the quarter-finals of the Elite World Men Boxing Championships in Dubai, securing at least Sh1.2 million in prize money. He defeated Youssef Rafrafi of Tunisia by referee stop the contest (RSC) in the third round, overwhelming his opponent with relentless jabs.

  • Okaka is guaranteed $10,000 (Sh1,291,500) for reaching the quarterfinals.
  • He will face Russia’s Bizhamov Dzahambulat in the next match.
  • Gold medalists will receive $300,000 (Sh38,745,000), with 50 percent going directly to the boxer.
  • The Kenya Defence Forces boxer had subjected his opponent to three standing mandatory counts.
  • Assistant coach David Munuhe expressed delight over Okaka's victory.

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