Kenya boxers get reality check at Eurasian Dauria Cup

Kenyans travelled to Russia for the Eurasia Dauria Cup in Chita City, and on Tuesday, they were knocked out after only one match...

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Kenyan boxers faced an early exit at the Eurasia Dauria Cup in Chita City, Russia, failing to advance past the first round in their respective bouts.

Both of Kenya's representatives, flyweight Juma Omondi and lightweight Phelix Ochieng', were defeated on unanimous points decisions.
The tournament, an unscheduled international assignment under the International Boxing Association (IBA), saw Kenya, along with eight other African nations, send a limited contingent.
Kenyan boxers struggled with accuracy and speed against their opponents, highlighting a significant performance gap.

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