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Kasarani Youth and Sombea Boxing Clubs pose a great threat to the ambitions of league champions Kenya Police and Kenya Open champions Kenya Defence Forces.
Celebrity boxing is reshaping Kenya's entertainment scene as they attract huge crowds, big sponsors and social media buzz while raising fresh concerns about fighter safety.
The win marked a significant moment for Shakib, who had entered the ring determined to back up his pre-fight confidence with a strong performance.
Stakeholders have launched monthly boxing tournaments to popularise the sport in the region, attract more youth, and steer them away from drug abuse.
Anthony Joshua joked that he was tasked with removing Jake Paul from boxing after a dominant sixth-round stoppage in Miami, a fight that left Paul with serious injuries and uncertain future.
Joshua overwhelmed Paul throughout the contest, before referee Christopher Young waved off the fight at 1:31 of the sixth round following Paul's fourth knockdown.
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