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Boxing: ABU champion Rayton "Boom!Boom" Okwiri pens lucrative deal in America

From Left: KPBC President Reuben Ndolo, ABU champion Rayton 'Boom!Boom Okwiri, Bet22 General Manager Sam Malonza and Nelly Oaks celebrates Okwiris sponsorship to train in Florida, US ahead of his WBO title fight. [PHOTO COURTESY]

African Boxing Union (ABU) middleweight champion Rayton "Boom! Boom" Okwiri has penned a five-year lucrative deal with American boxing promotions Raynelo Management.

The Olympian will be paid Sh1 million (USD10,000) per non-title fight and at least Sh5 million (USD50,000) for a title duel.

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