Former WBC middleweight champion Conjestina Achieng’ says she will make a return to the ring after many years of absence due to an illness.
Achieng’, who thrilled the nation due to her success globally, had her career tampered with when she was diagnosed with a mental illness forcing her to be admitted at Mathari Hospital in Nairobi.
On Saturday at Nairobi, a reenergised Achieng’ watched Bantam fight between Fatuma Zarika and Catherine Phiri of Zambia, with the former easily retaining her title.
“I’m glad to be back to reconnect with the boxing fraternity. I will be back in the ring hopefully in July and I intend to challenge for my former World Boxing Federation belt. I have a promoter and will start serious training very soon,” said Conje on SportPesa’s official customer care Twitter handle.
Last year, her health deteriorated forcing Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko to airlift her from Siaya to Nairobi for treatment. She has been recuperating at Diani in Kwale County.
“She will be received in Nairobi. We shall buy her new clothes and take her to the rehabilitation centre for care because she needs urgent medical attention,” said Sonko.
Her return could be a tremendous progress for Kenya Boxing Association due to her success both locally and internationally. She’s currently under the care of Governor Sonko.