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Hit Squad to start training after next week's Kisumu leg

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Kenya's Peter Abuti (right) and Njinnou Mouandat in Men heavy weight 88-92kg category at Moi International Sports Center Gymnasium. Oct 22, 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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