Kenya's Robert Okaka (right) in past action against DRC's Anauel Ngamissengue. [AFP]
After a round of international and invitational championships, which gave them exposure and experience, it's time for 'smaller' teams to shine in the league championships.
The smaller teams had their boxers take part in different invitational tournaments across the country, as a few went for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, last month to show their might.
When all these are put together, smaller teams had a big share of exposure, and they must claim their glory as the third leg of the National Boxing League to be hosted at Mumboa Secondary School in Luanda from tomorrow to Saturday.
Sombea Boxing Club and Nakuru ABC had their boxers feature in the Under 19 Invitational and Junior Boxing Championships in Nakuru City and Molo, respectively, while Nairobi boxers had theirs in the Robert Wangila Memorial Tournament at Uhuru Sports Complex in Nairobi a fortnight ago.
"We are ready to have some of these players box in Vihiga. What we had in the Under 19 Championships allowed them to exhibit their talents in the league championships. I'm taking a full team there," Sombea Boxing Club chairman Martin Luther said.
Luther is keen to have some of his boxers catch the eyes of national team selectors with an aim of having a few of them get selected for remaining international assignments, a development shared by Nakuru ABC assistant coach Noor Saidi.