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Hit Squad to start training after Kisumu leg

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Kenya's Situs Onyango (right) and Abel Alemu of Ethiopia battle during the Africa Zone 3 Boxing Championship at Moi International Sports Center Gymnasium, Nairobi, on October 20, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

The National Boxing League final leg set for Kisumu next week is expected to give the national team, Hit Squad, enough time to start official residential training ahead of Elite World Men Boxing Championships slated for Dubai in December 2-13.

The final leg will be held at Ofafa Memorial Hall from Thursday to Saturday, an official has confirmed.

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