George Onyango Wins East and Central Africa Boxing Title
George Onyango claimed the East and Central Africa super welterweight title at the "Nightmare in Nairobi IV" event, which took place in Nairobi, Kenya. This victory has reignited interest in Kenyan boxing.
The event featured a stacked card, including a co-main event where Martin Achebi from Kenya faced Mubaraka Sseguya from Uganda. Onyango, who is the CBC champion, defeated Benjamin Mchunguzi from Tanzania, an experienced opponent.
Other notable fights included Abdi Beshir winning in the super flyweight category and the participation of veteran boxer Conjestina Okwiri in the undercard. The "Nightmare in Nairobi" series has become a significant platform for the growth of professional boxing in Kenya, with plans for a home tournament in 2026 aimed at challenging for the IBO and WBC Africa titles, highlighting the ambitions of Kenyan boxers in the modern era.
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