Bakari gearing up for league championships

As the first leg of the league championships gets closer, experienced boxers who have had a rough time against novice players are ready to change the tide this time round...

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Kenyan boxer Shaffi Bakari is preparing to face tough competition in the upcoming league championships, aiming to reverse recent losses against rivals Dennis Muthama and Chris Musyoki.

Shaffi Bakari, a 2019 All Africa Games flyweight gold medallist, is determined to overcome his opponents in the bantamweight category.
Key competitors include Dennis Muthama (Kenya Defence Forces) and Chris Musyoki (Kenya Prisons), with Muthama being the reigning national bantamweight champion.
Bakari has faced significant challenges in the past 18 months, with Muthama defeating him three times last year.

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