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Ex-African super middleweight champion Wanyonyi puts his national title on the line in Nairobi

Roar in the Ring II

Daniel Wanyonyi (left) and challenger Daniel Owino during Melk Promotion 'Roar in the Ring II' weigh-in at the Kenyan National Archives on July 18, 2025. The bout will be held at Charter Hall in Nairobi on July 19, 2025.

Photo credit: Chris Omollo | Nation Media Group

What you need to know:

  • Daniel Wanyonyi was to feature at a world title undercard bout in Germany in May this year but the promotion was deferred.
  • Daniel Owino, who has four wins under his belt, said it’s a dream come true for him to take a shot at the national title.

Veteran fighter Daniel Wanyonyi will defends his national super middleweight title against his namesake Nakuru’s Daniel Owino during the “Roar in the Ring II” professional boxing extravaganza at Charter Hall, Nairobi on Saturday.

Wanyonyi, 41, the former Africa Boxing Union (ABU) super middleweight champion, said he is ready to give the upcoming Owino some memorable lessons in their 10-round Melk Promotions bout.