Nairobi Star (Nairobi)
Stephen Ongaro
31 March 2011
Former world middle weight boxing champion Conjestina Achieng’ will make a big comeback in the ring at her birth place in Siaya town. According to promoter Julius Ngonga, Conje will feature in one of the six bouts on the programme on April 23.
“Yes it is true I will be available for the show on April 23 in Siaya,” Conjestina confirmed. Ngonga said the former champion will face long time challenger Monica Mwakasanga from Tanzania in a six round combat.
“I am ready to face the any of my opponents and prove to my fans that I am still fit for a title shot in future,” she said. “I have been training at my gymnasium which has attracted many youngsters including female boxers” Conjestina explained.
When asked about her Tanzanian opponent (Monica),she said, ” I know her style and that won’t bother me. In actual fact I defeated her some years ago when I clinched Africa middle weight title at Nyayo.”
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