Burundi, Somalia and Central African Republic are not coming having earlier confirmed their participation.
Africa Zone 3 Championships will officially feature nine countries, Boxing Federation of Kenya (BFK) Secretary-General David Munuhe announced today.
Munuhe said Somalia, Burundi and Central African Republic are unable to make it for the Nairobi boxing showcase owing to unavoidable circumstances. The three countries had earlier confirmed participation.
“I can officially confirm nine countries will participate in the 2025 Africa Zone 3 Boxing Championships in Nairobi,” Munuhe told boxersworld.co.ke
“I’m happy to disclose this is the highest ever number of participants in this zonal event, and it’s happening on Kenyan soil,” said Munuhe who is an upbeat mood ahead of the opening ceremony today (Friday October 17, 2025) from 4pm at Kasarani Gym.
The nine countries are hosts Kenya, defending champions DR Congo, Tanzania, Uganda, Cameroon, Ethiopia, Gabon, Congo Brazzaville and Rwanda.
In addition to the opening ceremony, the main activities today are entry checks, technical meeting and draws.
Action proper starts tomorrow (Saturday October 18, 2025).
A team of 25 DR Congo boxers (pictured) left Kinshasa today morning bubbling with confidence to retain their title.
The Central Africans however face an uphill task as the Kenyan boxers have dug deep ready to repulse their adversaries.
Kenya will be represented by 35 boxers – 12 women and 23 men – in the one-week tournament.
