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Boxing Association of Kenya releases new guidelines

Sportpesa National Boxing League in Nakuru. Isaiah Odhiambo (in Red) of Kongowea battles out with Joseph Shigali of Kenya Police during the Sportpesa National Boxing League at Madison Square Garden in Nakuru on October 19,2017..Photo:Kipsang Joseph/Standard

From next season, clubs will be required to field at least six players in any National Boxing League tournament to receive financial funding from the Boxing Association of Kenya.

In stringent measures aimed at discouraging officials from getting finances from the federation, BAK vice president Albert Matito said the association were only interested in industrious officials who are capable of tapping talent from the grassroots.

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