Joshua Wasike, a promising heavyweight boxer from Kenya, has been honored for his skills and talent with the SportPesa Tujiamini Silver Award from the Western region. This remarkable athlete joins an esteemed list of recipients, further cementing his place among Kenya's future champions and emerging talents.
Wasike's journey in boxing is one of resilience and determination. Orphaned at the age of 8, he took up boxing at 13 as a means to overcome bullying. His dedication to the sport saw him progress through school competitions and national leagues, eventually earning him a spot on Kenya's national boxing team in 2018.
After representing his country for five years, Wasike made the bold decision to turn professional in 2023. In his burgeoning professional career, he has already amassed an impressive record of 3 knockouts and 2 wins in just 4 fights, showcasing his formidable power and skill in the ring.
The 31-year-old heavyweight's ambitions extend beyond personal glory. Wasike expressed his desire to continue "flying the Kenyan flag higher" on the international stage. He sees the Tujiamini award as an opportunity to secure much-needed support, including sponsorships and more fighting opportunities within Kenya.
Wasike's vision aligns perfectly with Tujiamini's mission to nurture and promote local talent from grassroots to international recognised athletes. His request for increased events and fair compensation for fighters resonates with our commitment to developing a robust sporting ecosystem in Kenya.
Through celebrating Joshua Wasike's achievement, The Tujiamini initiative by leading online gaming firm SportPesa reaffirms their dedication to supporting talented individuals like Wasike. The initiative has recently closed its 5th of 8 regions, with a month-long nationwide round in November wrapping up a successful year for numerous winners from through-out Kenya.
This Weekend you can check out Western Regions most talented doing battle on the football field as grass-roots teams from regional leagues play for a 3-year SportPesa sponsorship package. The monthly Cheza Dimba tournament is rewarding one lucky side from all 8 regions throughout 2024.
To submit you application to Tujiamini and Cheza Dimba, kindly click here.