▪️She is shining as a beacon of hope for local youth in the sport. Boxing enthusiasts and scouts alike agree: Demesi is not just a rising star of Kenyan boxing, but a global prospect with a highly lucrative and bright future ahead
June 1, 2026
Sixteen-year-old Kenyan youth international boxing sensation Ellah Demesi set the ring ablaze at the Pal Pal Gym during the first leg of the Nairobi League on May 30, 2026.
The talented Demesi, who proudly represented Kenya at the prestigious World U-19 tournament in Bangkok, is on a phenomenal trajectory with a truly promising future in the sport.
Stepping into the squared circle for the final flyweight class against her Kibra Youth clubmate, Mitchel Mutindi, the Kenyan youngster treated fans to sharp ring generalship on her way to a deserved points victory roared on by the packed house.
Fighting out of the southpaw stance, she dictated the rhythm of her bout from the opening bell. Her crisp footwork and blistering combinations electrified the crowd, a clear reminder of the world-class composure and high standards she demonstrated when carrying the Kenyan flag on the global stage in Thailand.
Demesi, a grade 10 student at Shadrach Kimalel Secondary School, has proved that the slums of Nairobi are overflowing with raw, world-class talent.
Every sharp jab and thudding right jab that landed echoed the rigorous training and invaluable international exposure gained from the World U-19 Futures Cup.
As the domestic Nairobi league season unfolds, Demesi’s dominant performance is the talk of the boxing fraternity. With her combination of explosive southpaw power, relentless work ethic, and invaluable international experience, she is shining as a beacon of hope for local youth in the sport. Boxing enthusiasts and scouts alike agree: Demesi is not just a rising star of Kenyan boxing, but a global prospect with a highly lucrative and bright future ahead.
Meanwhile, Kibra Youth and Jericho clubs have an early lead in the Nairobi County Boxing League 1st leg.
How they stand after the first leg:
Men
1.Kibra Youth -12pts
1.Jericho B.C- 12pts
2.Thailand B.C-8pts
2.N.C.C. -8pts
3.Mathare North-7pts
4.Lumumba -4pts
4.Kibra Olympics -4pts
5.Kaloleni -3pts
5.Kahawa -3pts
5.St.Teresa’s -3pts
5.Kayole Rapid-3pts
6.Kasarani Youth-2pts
6.Kangemi -2pts
7.Karen B.C-1pts
7.Kariobangi -1pts
7.Mlango kubwa -1pts
7.Mbotela B.C. -1pts.
Ladies
1.Kibra Youth-5pts
2.Thailand -3pts
2.K.Olympics -3pts
3.Jericho -2pts
3.Mathare North -2pts.
Final results
Minimumweight
Stephen Alikiba(Kibra Youth) def Daniel Kariithi(NCC) on pts.
Flyweight ladies
Mitchel Mutindi (Kibra Youth) lost to Ella Demesi (Kibra Youth) on pts.
Men
Ken Muindi (Thailand) def Ashford Hinga(Kahawa) pts.
Bantamweight
Stephen Mogere(Jericho) def Abdikhaliq abdikarim(NCC) on pts.
Featherweight ladies
Sophia Njeri (Jericho) lost to Cynthia Warinsa(Thailand ) on pts.
Men
Emmanuel Okoth(Kaloleni) lost to John Wanyoike (Thailand) pts.
Lightweight
Ryan Giggs (M.North) def Stanley Ndegwa (Kangemi) pts.
Light-welterweight
Hanson Muse (Jericho) lost to Evans Ngereso (Kibra Youth) pts.
Welterweight
Ladies
Stella Muthoni (M.North) lost to Neema Chergut (Kibra Olympics ) pts.
Men
Godfrey Otieno (Kibra Youth) lost to Ian Gitonga (Lumumba) pts
Light-middleweight
Ian Monari (M.North) lost to William Ouko (Jericho) pts.
Middleweight
Raymond Oduori (Kayole) def Shelebon Otieno (M.North) pts.
Light-heavyweight
Joseph Ouma (Kibra Youth) def John Onyango (Jericho) pts
Heavyweight
Lukman Bashir (NCC) def Moses Otieno (K.Olympics) pts
