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Conjestina’s condition brings back debate on safety of boxing

Human brain. The symptoms of brain damage- commonly known as being ‘punch-drank’ include slurred speech, slow reactions and even occasional blackouts. Photo/File

The story of Congestina Achieng, the first African woman to win a world title brings back the debate on the safety of boxing as a sport.

Ranked the fifth best female boxer in the world, Achieng made Kenya proud when she beat Ugandan Fiona Tugume to take the vacant World International Boxing Federation (WIBF) Middleweight title in 2004.

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