Therefore, my priority will be to win a world title before retiring," said Okwiri, who returned to Hit Squad last year. Okwiri will savor a shot at the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) International Middleweight title in August in Nairobi. Kenya Professional Boxing Commission (KPBC) Secretary Franklin 'Kuka' Imbenzi said Okwiri’s title bout will headline a packed card fight organised by betting company 22Bet. Imbenzi said plans are also afoot to have celebrated heavyweight icon Mike 'Iron' Tyson feature in an exhibition bout on Okwiri's WBO International title fight. "The planned Nairobi fight night will enable me to pursue a world title, which is my plan.

Source: The Star May 17, 2021 01:52 UTC