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Hope for boxers as Tunza Sports launches boxing academy in Kisumu

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Maurice Odhiambo (left) and Ismael Omondi spar during the Tunza sports boxing launch at Nyalenda in Kisumu county on January 18th 2020. [Collins Oduor, Standard]

Boxing in Kisumu is looking at a bright future following the establishment of a boxing academy in the region.

Weeks after launching the second hockey academy in Kenya at Ratta, Seme sub-county, Tunza Sports on Saturday launched its first Boxing Academy at Nyalenda in Kisumu.

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