[AFP PHOTO, Anthony Wallace]Commonwealth Games flyweight bronze medalist Christine Ongare and national bantamweight champion Elizabeth Akinyi have been knocked out of the on-going Konstantin Korotkov Memorial International Boxing Championships after losing their opening bouts in Khabarovsk, Russia yesterday. Ongare lost to Diana Gorishnaya of Estonia on unanimous points’ decision at Lenina Regional Sports Complex before Akinyi was beaten by Maria Moronto of the Dominican Republic. Kenya and Morocco have entered four players each, while Algeria sent three players to the tournament. Their performance here (Russia) will help us shape them for the Olympics,” said Benjamin. Africa Zone Three super heavyweight champion Elly Ajowi (over 91kg) and the 2015 Africa Boxing Championships lightweight (60kg) gold medalist Nick Okoth are set to take into the ring later today.

Source: Standard Digital May 12, 2021 20:38 UTC