Uganda Boxing Federation

UBF

Uganda Boxing Federation
Abbreviation	UBF
Founded	1 January 1950; 75 years ago (1950-01-01)
Founded at	Lugogo, Kampala, Uganda
Type	Federation of national associations
Legal status	Not-for-profit
Purpose	Sport governance
Headquarters	Lugogo, Kampala, Uganda
Coordinates	00°18′11″N 32°33′11″E
Region served	Uganda
Membership	35 clubs
Official languages	English
President	Moses Muhangi
General Secretary	Simon Barigo
National team coach	Patrick Lihanda
Website	Official website

Boxing ring setup

Wasswa Sali rated among UBF's under amateur league, light weight winners.

Matovu Ukasha Uganda Boxing Champions league welter weight.

Nabikolo Fatuma representing in the Women boxing team

Adinan yasin Light weight Boxer

Nakalema Emily

The Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) is the body mandated to organise, promote and develop the sport of boxing in Uganda as stipulated in the Sports Act of 1964 and other subsequent sports-related rules and regulations in Uganda.[1] The UBF was founded in 1950 and is affiliated to the International Boxing Association.[2][3][4][5] It is overseen by the National Sports Council (NCS) of Uganda.[6]

The competitions organized by UBF are as such-The National Open Boxing Championship, Novice Boxing Championship, Intermediate Boxing Championship, Junior Boxing Championship and the schools Boxing Championship.[7]

Location

The Uganda Boxing Federation headquarters is on Plot 2-10 Coronation Avenue, Lugogo Sports Complex in Kampala District.[2]

Organisation

Uganda Boxing is an affiliate of the National Sports Council, the Uganda Olympic Committee, the African Boxing Union and the International Boxing Association.[8] The federation has 47 affiliated clubs, 10 provisional clubs and over 300 unregistered boxing clubs.[9][10][11][12]

Roles

• It confirms the National boxing team that participates in the various boxing competitions.[13]

Partnerships

In 2022, Uganda's national boxing team, "the Bombers," competed in the 2022 Commonwealth Games, which took place in the United Kingdom.[14][15]

Probellum, a global boxing company in 2021, signed a partnership with the Uganda Boxing Federation to develop talented amateur fighters in Uganda and give them a platform to showcase their abilities on a global level.[16][17]

In December 2021, UBF partnered with Next Media Services to broadcast the inaugural Uganda Boxing Champions League live on NBS Television.[18]

In June 2022, Crown Beverages Limited, under the energy drink Sting, partnered with the Uganda Boxing Federation with a sponsorship package of USD 75000.[19][20]

Presidents

• Moses Muhangi, January 2018 to date (As on 2024).[21][22]

Vice Presidents

• Sula Kamoga, 2024.[23]

Competitions organised by UBF

• National Boxing Open Championship.[23]

Controversies

IBA President visits Uganda

On 2nd December 2022, the President of the International Boxing Association, Umar Nazarovich Kremlev, paid a one-day visit to Uganda, where he launched the construction of a boxing academy.

"To see how dreams of young athletes come true is the most important part of the whole mission of IBA. Athletes need to be raised inside their country to glory its flag and anthem. The mission of sports officials is to create conditions for it". Kremlev speaking of young boxers in Uganda[24][25]

References

1. "National Council of Sports Act 1964 | Uganda Legal Information Institute".
2. "Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) | National Council of Sports".
3. "Dis/Advantage Champions League: UBF Launches one of its kind Boxing Champions League but with Issues". November 25, 2021.
4. "Over 180 boxers will take part in this year's inaugural Uganda Boxing Champions League".
5. "Sting boosts Uganda Boxing Champions League with Shs285m". Monitor. July 1, 2022.
6. "UBF || Official Website". www.ugandaboxingfederation.org. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
7. "UBF's Muhangi hails Champions League for transforming boxing". New Vision.
8. Kawalya, Brian (November 25, 2021). "Boxing Champions League Launched - All You Need To Know".
9. "Sparks Boxing Club wins 2022 National Novice Boxing Championship".
10. "COBAP lifts novices title".
11. "Sparks Boxing Academy: Emerging from the Luzira Ruins". 27 September 2021.
12. "KBC: Will Kampala Boxing Club Ever Regain its Glory? :: Uganda Radionetwork".
13. "Ssemuddu to lead Uganda's boxing team to All-Africa Games". New Vision. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
14. "Uganda's Joshua Tukamuhebwa is the first surprise winner at the Commonwealth Games". July 29, 2022.
15. Isabirye, David (June 29, 2022). "Uganda Boxing Team ups preparations for 2022 Commonwealth Games". Kawowo Sports.
16. "PROBELLUM JOINS FORCES WITH UGANDA BOXING FEDERATION TO DEVELOP STARS OF THE FUTURE". November 30, 2021.
17. "Probellum enters partnership with partnership with Uganda Boxing Federation - BoxingTalk". www.boxingtalk.com.
18. "UBF launches Boxing Champions League". New Vision.
19. Isabirye, David (June 29, 2022). "Boxing: Uganda Champions League attains Sting boost". Kawowo Sports.
20. "Uganda Boxing Champions league attracts USD75,000 partnership". June 29, 2022.
21. Isabirye, David (January 30, 2018). "New Uganda Boxing Federation executive vows to uplift standards, preaches unity". Kawowo Sports.
22. "Uganda Boxing Federation to Elect New Leadership  :: Uganda Radionetwork".
23. Apio, Nicole (2024-04-22). "National Boxing Open Championship Kicks Off". NBS Sport. Retrieved 2024-05-29.
24. "Uganda receives IBA President to discuss prospects of boxing development in the country". 2 December 2022.
25. "International boxing president visits Uganda, commissions construction of a Boxing Academy". 2 December 2022.

External links

• Official Website
• Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) | National Council of Sports
• The Return of Boxing, UBF Introduces new Competition dubbed Champions League | Voice of Bugerere
• COMMONWEALTH GAMES: Uganda to send 6 boxers to Birmingham games
• Uganda Boxing Federation president Muhangi wins unopposed second term
• Sting boosts Uganda Boxing Champions League with Shs285m
• New Boxing Federation President Muhangi Reveals His Three Priorities