Female boxers are ready for the penultimate leg of the National Boxing League that boxes off in Kisumu city tomorrow.
This comes after a dominant show at the inaugural World Boxing’s Africa Boxing Championships at Kasarani Indoor Arena last month.
Africa Boxing Championships light heavyweight silver medallist Elizabeth ‘Jaber’ Akinyi said she has been training vigorously for the event as she looks forward to more international engagements.
“My training has been going on well for the league assignments and the one in Kisumu comes in handy when I’m in good shape,” said Akinyi, who had a brief stint at the paid ranks.
Africa’s middleweight gold medallist Frazer Asiko, who’s keen to keep the fire burning after a recent good show, said she is prepared for the upcoming international assignments.
“We must win more medals at such forums and this comes with great fitness levels,” Asiko said.
Most female boxers will use the league championships as part of their preparations for Africa Olympic Qualifiers set for next year.
And the male boxers will use it to catch the eyes of national selectors in readiness for the International Boxing Association (IBA)’s World Boxing Championships in Istanbul, Turkey, from November 25 to December 4.
Mostly affected are those who failed to take part in the recent WB’s Africa Boxing Championships.
