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Kenya boxing results at the 1988 Olympics
Kenya’s performance at the 1988 Olympics is the best ever by an African nation. Robert Wangila became the first African ever to win an Olympic gold medal. This is a feat that has not been replicated by any … Continue reading
Kenya Boxing team results at the 1987 All Africa games
No moment captures Kenya’s glorious boxing history more than the 1987 All Africa games which were held in Nairobi. With Kenya hosting the event, raucous crowds attended the boxing events that were held at the Kenyatta International Conference Centre. Kenya … Continue reading
When Kenyan boxers were Kings
Today the mention of the Kenya boxing team does not capture the imagination of anyone. Whenever the Kenyan boxing team participates in any tournament, be it the All African games or the commonwealth games, one can expect perhaps a bronze … Continue reading
Kenya boxing results at the 1990 Commonwealth games
The 1990 Commonwealth games were held in Auckland, New Zealand. Kenya once again emerged as the boxing champions with 2 gold medals, 2 silver medals and 2 bronze. The gold medals came via Joseph Akhasamba and George “Foreman” Onyango. The … Continue reading →