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How Police boxed their way to league title glory

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Kenya's Peter Abuti (right) and Njinnou Mouandat in Men heavy weight 88-92kg category at Moi International Sports Center Gymnasium. Oct 22, 2025. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

For record Kenyan champions Kenya Police, edging Kenya Defence Forces to the National Boxing League title was never by fluke.

rather, it was careful planning, coupled with strict timelines in their training sessions that enabled them to make a formidable comeback after the title slipped through their hands last season.

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