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Why Kisumu leg in boxing league will be one to watch

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Kenya's Boniface Mogunde and Alex Kanabi of Uganda in Men Light middle weight 67-71kg category during Africa Zone 3 Boxing Championship at Moi International Sports Center Gymnasium. Oct 22, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

As the final leg of the National Boxing League heads to Kisumu on Thursday, two weights that are the most competitive will be the centre of attraction in the fight for top honours.

They are bantamweight (54kg) and light heavyweight (81kg) where their fighters are experienced and have been a thorn in the flesh of each other.

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