Tactician Musa Benjamin has described the Tokyo Olympics boxing draw as one of the toughest in his coaching career, but the tactician has noted that the outcome of the drawing of lots in Tokyo will call for determination and focus. Despite the tough bouts expected, Musa says his boxers will give it their best…
Somalia has sent two athletes to compete at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, including the country’s first non-runner – female boxer Ramla Ali.
2015 Africa Boxing Championships lightweight gold medalist Nick Okoth and Commonwealth Games flyweight bronze medalist Christine Ongare are confident of winning medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Recent trials and tribulations have done little to dampen Jonas Junias Jonas’ spirit or ambition. The decorated amateur boxer remains positive that he will get that elusive Olympic Games gold in Tokyo.
As the National Kenya Boxing Team readies itself for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, preparations and effects of the coronavirus pandemic has forced the Boxing Federation of Kenya to push the National Boxing League to next year. However, the federation is keen to host Kenya Open Boxing Championships this season that will allow all boxers…
Nick “Commander” Okoth, the 2015 Africa Boxing Championships lightweight (60kg) gold medalist, became the first African boxer to win his bout in the ongoing Konstantin Korotkov Memorial International Boxing Championships at Lenina Regional Sports Complex – Stadium in the city of Khabarovsk, Russia.
After holding their first tournament in more than a year, Zimbabwe Boxing Federation technical director Steven Masiyambumbi says they need to channel their efforts more on grassroots development if they are to produce results at major competitions.
As they prepare for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, the national boxing team, Hit Squad’, will take part in the Konstantin Korotkov Memorial Boxers’ Cup International, in Russia, from May 10-18.
Members of the Kenya national boxing team ‘Hit Squad’, have expressed fear that the prolonged ban on sporting activities might compromise their chances of strutting to the medal podium at the Tokyo Olympics in July and the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham next year. Head coach Benjamin Musa is getting increasingly scared about the elusive…
Team Lagos yesterday progressed to three finals of the boxing event out of four semifinals bouts at the ongoing Edo 2020 National Sports Festival. The contests were held at the Oba Akenzua Cultural Centre Benin, Edo State. Fighting in the 69kg, Lagos’ Oraekwe Blessing defeated Team Imo’s Oben Blessing via knock out to move…