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WHAT AILS BOXING: Pugilists cite biased officiating, poor leadership and favouritism as factors behind falling standards

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Former national boxing coach Peter Mwarangu (left) instructs referee Norah Achieng' as former boxer Mohamed Firozdin looks on in Ndenderu on Monday. [PHOTO:JONAH ONYAGO/STANDARD]

Biased officiating, poor leadership, favouritism and lack of corporate support are some of the factors that have led to the falling standards of amateur boxing in Kenya.

The above sentiments were relayed by former and current pugilists at a national Coaches, Referees and Judges training organised by the Boxing Association of Kenya (BAK) at the Denderu Boxing Hall in Kiambu County.

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