Africa Boxing Championships middleweight champion Edwin Okong’o has advanced to the finals of the National Boxing League first leg in Nakuru. Okong'o secured his spot after defeating policeman Steve Onyango.

• Edwin Okong’o, representing Kenya Defence Forces (KDF), emerged victorious in the middleweight division.
• Other notable boxers advancing include Humphrey ‘Jakababa’ Ochieng’ (Kenya Police) in cruiserweight and Peter Abuti (KDF) in heavyweight, who won by RSC.
• The event saw several contests decided by Referee Stop Contest (RSC), highlighting the competitive nature of the matches even among experienced fighters.