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I mentioned to my coaches before the match — this one won’t last beyond the first round,” Mugunde said after the event. “He’s a powerful fighter, but power without timing is useless.

Mugunde’s well-timed strike caught Kanabi off guard. “That one moment was all I needed,” he said. “The punch hit directly — I felt it move through my arm. I knew it was over.”

Fans went wild as the referee called it off just before the bell rang. Mugunde raised his hands — not out of arrogance, but as a sign of agreement.

When you wear that Kenyan symbol, you represent millions,” he stated. “Every punch I land is for the people back home — for every young boxer who dreams in Mathare, Kibra, and Mombasa. This victory is theirs.

Now, heading into the final, Mugunde vowed to deliver more. “I’m not finished yet,” he said with a smile. “The finals will be my masterpiece.”

In the women’s bantamweight semi-final, Amina Martha overcame a tough first round to defeat Ethiopia’s Roman Asefa 3–2 in a split decision. “She caught me by surprise with a body shot that shook me,” Martha remarked. “But I reminded myself — no Kenyan quits.”

By the second round, she discovered her flow, employing precise combinations and head movement to gain an advantage. “I concentrated on her shoulder movements,” she mentioned. “That’s how I anticipated her punches.”

After the last bell rang, Martha fell to her knees, feeling a sense of relief. “It’s not just my battle — it’s for every Kenyan woman pushing through obstacles in sports,” she stated. “I’m aiming for gold.”

Cynthia Mwai secured a perfect 5–0 victory against Uganda’s Namutebi Erina in the women’s light welterweight semi-final, showcasing exceptional movement and accuracy.

Boxing is similar to chess — victory comes from thinking quicker,” Mwai stated. “She was taller, but I kept narrowing the distance, disrupted her pace, and the fight belonged to me.

In the men’s featherweight category, Mwinyi Kombo defeated Ethiopia’s Fitwi Tumayi with a score of 5–0, maintaining his calm and employing a strategic approach. “You don’t need to throw wild punches — just deliver the cleaner ones,” he mentioned. “My coach told me to anticipate his jab — and I did.”

He is now set to compete against Uganda’s Kasim Murungi in a highly-anticipated return match. “This time, I’ll end him,” Kombo stated.

Head coach Benjamin Musa commended the team’s togetherness and ambition. “They are organized and motivated,” he mentioned. “Boniface leads with both strength and passion. He’s our driving force.”

With the cries of “Hit Squad! Hit Squad!” ringing out at Kasarani, it was evident: Kenya is not only winning — it’s on the rise. “We are no longer after medals,” Musa stated. “We are after legacy.”