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Nasasira edges Khemis in gripping headliner as 2026 Boxing Champions League roars to life
BoxingMay 10, 2026

Nasasira edges Khemis in gripping headliner as 2026 Boxing Champions League roars to life

The 2026 Boxing Champions League season five burst into life in exhilarating fashion on Saturday, 9th May, at Club Obligato, delivering a glamorous and action-packed opening night headlined by a riveting lightweight showdown. All eyes were fixed on the high-stakes elimination bout between long-time rivals Shafiq Nasasira and Ibrahim Khemis, a contest that more than […]

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VIP ticket could win you a brand-new car as UBCL season five gets underway
AIBAMay 5, 2026

VIP ticket could win you a brand-new car as UBCL season five gets underway

A bold incentive now headlines the upcoming fifth season of the Uganda Boxing Champions League (UBCL), with one lucky fan set to drive away with a brand-new car at the grand finale in December. The Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) has unveiled an attractive reward scheme aimed at elevating fan engagement throughout the season. Spectators who […]

NCS Tightens Grip on Boxing Governance, Declares UBF Sole Authority
AIBAApr 9, 2026

NCS Tightens Grip on Boxing Governance, Declares UBF Sole Authority

The National Council of Sports (NCS) has formally reaffirmed the Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) as the exclusive authority mandated to oversee all boxing activities in Uganda, drawing a definitive line under longstanding governance disputes within the sport. In a directive dated April 9, NCS cited persistent concerns over non-compliance by certain actors who have continued […]

Ssemujju’s Reign Continues: Ugandan champion honoured after title defences and global rise
BoxingApr 7, 2026

Ssemujju’s Reign Continues: Ugandan champion honoured after title defences and global rise

In a month defined by grit, discipline, and championship mentality, David Ssemujju Kavuma stood tallest, earning top honours in the boxing category at the Fortebet Real Stars Sports Monthly Awards. The Ugandan pugilist was rewarded for successfully defending his WBO Asian Pacific and Japanese National welterweight titles—an achievement that not only reaffirmed his status in […]

Manirola honoured at luncheon following historic Russia victory 
AIBAApr 1, 2026

Manirola honoured at luncheon following historic Russia victory 

Manirola honoured at luncheon following historic Russia victory Ugandan professional boxer Farahat Manirola was the centre of attention at a special luncheon hosted by the Uganda Boxing Federation Professional Licensing Commission upon his return from a landmark triumph in Russia. Held at Ibamba Restaurant in Kamwokya, the gathering served as both a celebration and recognition […]

Lukanga Boxing Club extend reign with fourth straight National Intermediates title
AIBAMar 30, 2026

Lukanga Boxing Club extend reign with fourth straight National Intermediates title

Lukanga Boxing Club underlined its growing supremacy in Uganda’s boxing landscape by securing a fourth consecutive National Intermediates Boxing Championship crown, delivering a commanding all-round performance at the week-long tournament that climaxed on Sunday evening at TCL Kamwokya. The Najjanankumbi-based outfit, bankrolled by renowned boxing patron Sam Lukanga, dominated across all divisions—juniors, youth, and elite—to […]

UBF unveils major incentives for promoters as stakeholders align with National Sports Act
AIBAMar 11, 2026

UBF unveils major incentives for promoters as stakeholders align with National Sports Act

The Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) on Wednesday convened a stakeholders’ meeting with promoters, managers and matchmakers in Uganda’s professional boxing fraternity at Ibamba Restaurant in Kampala, with discussions largely focusing on new incentives aimed at boosting boxing promotion across the country. The meeting, which brought together eight boxing promotional companies, 15 individual promoters, three matchmakers […]

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