Kenyan boxers in Congo punching their way to Germany

Joseph Wasike (in red jersey) of Coast trade punches with Elly Ajowi (in blue jersey) of Police ABC in their heavy weight category final bout during the road to Olympics boxing championship trials at the Modern Fitness Lounge, January 24, 2016. Ajowi won by points and was among those selected to represent Kenya. [PHOTO BY GIDEON MAUNDU/STANDARD].

Three Kenyan boxers advanced to the quarter-finals of the African Boxing Championships in Congo Brazzaville on Monday night after winning their first round matches.

The tournament is a qualifier for the World Boxing Championships in Hamburg, Germany, from August 25 to September 3.