Boxing League season set to punch off in Nakuru

The 45th season of the Kenya National Boxing League is set to punch off on Thursday this week at Old Town Hall, Nakuru.

With the Africa Zone 3 Championships beckoning later this month in Gabon, David Munuhe, the secretary general of the Boxing Federation of Kenya (BFK), says the Nakuru show will likely be used to pick some probable for the Central Africa tournament.

Headlining the event is KDF's World Championships quarter-finalist Robert Okaka aka Man Ngori who will use the Nakuru show to warm up for the Zone 3 Championships in Gabon.

Okaka has no opposition but he's not taking it lightly in the light-heavyweight division.

Known for its fervent boxing culture, Nakuru is expected to provide an electrifying and passionate crowd at the open-air Nyayo Gardens venue with the competition featuring seasoned boxers looking to maintain their top places against hungry, upcoming newcomers.

The leg is critical for early momentum, as boxers use it to secure spots for the upcoming Zone 3 Championships, making it a must-watch event for Kenyan sports fans and Nakuru's boxing addicts.

Munuhe said several teams such as Kenya Police, KDF, Prison Mombasa, G44, Nanyuki, Nakuru, Mombasa, Kisumu, Nairobi, among others, have confirmed participation.

“They will arrive in Nakuru from this Wednesday before the competition starts on Thursday. The second leg of the league will be held in Mombasa,"Munuhe said.