World Boxing and IBA fete Kenyan referees as Mwaura promoted
Two Star 3 Kenyan referees and judges have been feted by World Boxing (WB) as Edward Kibunja Mwaura of Kenya Prisons was promoted by International Boxing Association. ..
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Kenyan boxing referees are gaining international recognition with two receiving accolades from World Boxing (WB) and the International Boxing Association (IBA), while one achieved a significant promotion.
- Two Star 3 referees, Samuel Obiero and Nelson Otieno, were feted by World Boxing and passed an IBA Online Course.
- Edward Kibunja Mwaura has been promoted to IBA Star 3, qualifying him for major international competitions.
- Kenya now has five top referees, including Otieno, Obiero, Mwaura, Steve Ndung'u, and Leila Ali, qualified to officiate at the World Boxing Championships, World Cup, and the Olympics.
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