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Bakari makes a positive start at National Boxing League in Vihiga

Boxer Shaffi Bakari during the team's training session at Moi International Sports Centre Kasarani in Nairobi on August 6, 2019.[Stafford Ondego,Standard]

Africa Zone Three bantamweight gold medallist Shaffi Bakari defeated Joe Kipkoech of Nakuru to make a good start as the first leg of the National Boxing League boxed-off in Vihiga County on Thursday.

The victory ensured Bakari, who featured in the featherweight division, romp into the semi-finals set for Friday.

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