World Boxing is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of African Boxing Secretary General Mr. Cyprian Tamo.
Mr Tamo passed away on 31 October 2026 in Nairobi, Kenya, where he had been receiving medical treatment.
World Boxing extends its sincere condolences to his family, friends, colleagues and the entire African boxing community at this difficult time.
African Boxing issued the following statement:
OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE PASSING OF THE AFRICAN BOXING SECRETARY-GENERAL
The President of African Boxing, Mr. Solomon Kargbo, regrets to announce the passing of the Secretary-General of African Boxing, Mr. Cyprian Tamo, who passed away today, 31st October 2026, in Nairobi, Kenya, where he had been receiving medical treatment.
Further information regarding the necessary arrangements, including the repatriation of his body for burial, is being coordinated in collaboration with the Boxing Federation of Kenya. More details will be communicated in due course.
On behalf of African Boxing, we extend our deepest condolences to his family, relatives, colleagues, and the entire boxing fraternity during this difficult time.
May the Almighty God grant his soul eternal rest and comfort all those mourning his loss.
African Boxing