PREMIUM Celebrity fights face tougher rules as mandatory HIV, hepatitis tests become law Participants will now be required to undergo comprehensive medical examinations before receiving clearance to fight. Life & Style 40 min ago
With plans for a possible third edition of the hugely popular Vurugu celebrity boxing event already generating buzz online, anyone hoping to step into the ring will first have to satisfy a long list of medical and safety requirements.
The Kenya Professional Boxing Commission (KPBC) says it will enforce tougher regulations for all future exhibition boxing events, including celebrity and influencer fights, to ensure that entertainment never comes before safety.
Photo credit: Thomas Rajula | Nation Promoters organising celebrity boxing events will also be required to provide every fighter with one year of medical insurance cover to cater for injuries that may occur during or after a bout.
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