The Kenya Boxing Federation (BKF) is contented with the national trials held over the weekend, to select the team to represent the country at the 2022 African Boxing Championship in Maputo, Mozambique next month.
According to BFK Secretary General David Munuhe, a total of 29 boxers, 16 male and 13 female were picked.
Munuhe further noted that it was not easy for some experienced boxers as they faced competition from opponents with less experience who gave them a run for their money at the Kaloleni Social Hall in Nairobi.
“We were looking for boxers who were well prepared and fit for the coming assignment. We expect to do well since Kenya performs well in the continent (Africa) competitions. The team will start special training on Tuesday at Kare Deport,’’ said Munuhe.
Christine Ongare of the Kenya Police was too strong for Lencer Akinyi of Nairobi winning 3-0 in their bout.
In the bantam weight, 45kgs category Shaffi Bakari had a unanimous points 3-0 decision win against Micheal Ndonga of Nairobi.
Captain Nick Okoth had an easy time getting the best of Joshua Clive of Nairobi 3-0 in the lightweight 60kgs category.
Elizabeth Andiego made the team due to automatic qualification as she had no opponent in the middleweight 75kgs category.
The 29 boxers picked will head to residential camp on Tuesday next week, in readiness for the 20th edition of the Africa Boxing Championship in Maputo, Mozambique.