AIBADec 24, 2025

Muhangi unveils championship belts as Boxing Champions League finals approach

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Nsereko Musoke Isa

Dec 24, 20252 min readDec 24, 2025

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The stage is set for a thrilling conclusion to the 2025 boxing season, with the Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) unveiling the championship belts that will be awarded to winners at the Boxing Champions League finals on Boxing Day at the Lugogo Indoor Arena. Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in Kamwokya, UBF president Moses Muhangi hailed […]

Speaking at the unveiling ceremony in Kamwokya, UBF president Moses Muhangi hailed the steady growth of the league, citing improved competition, rising boxer welfare, and enhanced presentation of the sport.

UBF president Moses Muhangi during the unveiling of belts

“This year’s competition has been intense and highly competitive.

The quality of boxing continues to improve, and the belts reflect the value and prestige we want to attach to our champions,” Muhangi said, adding that boxing remains one of Uganda’s top sports disciplines.

The 30 confirmed fights promise an action-packed evening, with each participating boxer receiving a match-day token of Shs150,000 to motivate them.

The main event features national team boxers Farahat Manirola and Innocent Amoko, a clash expected to draw massive attention from boxing fans.

UBF boss Moses Muhangi possing with the belts

The full fight card includes bouts in various weight categories, pitting top boxers against each other in a bid to claim the coveted championship belts.

Full Fight Card – Boxing Champions League Finals

Amos Kyambadde vs Nuhu Matovu

Imran Kayemba vs Ali Nsubuga

Vanessa Nagawa vs Leilla Nalule

Brenda Mudduwa vs Peninnah Amoding

Nadia Najjemba vs Sauda Muhammad

Joyce Kugonza vs Fatima Nabikolo

Zaharah Nandawula vs Arafat Ayiike

Emily Nakalema vs Erina Namutebi

Diana Atwiine vs Swabrah Nakato

Solomon Geko vs Emmy Ebung

Arafat Kibirige vs Steven Mayeko

Nerrick Tumusiime vs Muhammad Mayanja

Baker Malindi vs Richard Kasujja

Patrick Mugisha vs Moses Makanga

Patrick Ambayo vs Anwar Kizira

Abu Midago vs Juma Jjuuko

Brian Nkurunziza vs Hakim Lubega

Moses Kimera vs Livingston Matovu

Solomon Ocen vs Faisal Kyambadde

Kato Kazibwe vs Bruno Kakande

Kasim Mulungi vs Frank Mawanda

Eddy Matovu vs Nuhu Batte

Aziz Ringo vs Jonathan Galiwango

Alex Kanaabi vs Depak Mawanda

Alfred Ojok vs Ronald Nsamba

Ibrahim Kemis vs Shafik Nassasira

Farahat Manirola vs Innocent Amoko (Main Fight)

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