Arereng Kenneth Kent
The Uganda Boxing Federation is determined to take the mantle of boxing in the country, to the next level. On Friday September 10, 2026, members came prepared to listen to the good news from the Interim Committee.
They converged at UMA Lugogo, inside Madhivani Hall to hear from the committee and, indeed the message was well delivered.
The team under Olympian Sam Rukundo promises a new and vibrant picture, that is destined for success in the boxing space. For a start, National trials, with support from Friends of Boxing, are scheduled for September 19 to September 21, 2026.
The electrifying event, to be held at Gozalo Sports Arena in Makerere, marks a great milestone for the interim committee.” We are not discriminating anyone, every club is welcome to be part of the National Trials where we shall select the best boxers ahead of a continental championship in October, “Rukundo noted.
Frank Lulinda, the FOB head of marketing and Development, said that they are here for boxing.” UBF Interim reached out to us, and we have given them the assurance that, FOB is ready to extend a hand to the National Trials, “Frank reiterated.
FOB is ready to sponsor six boxers from the final selected team, that will represent the country in the IBA African championship due 19th October -1st November 2026 in Democratic Republic of Congo.
Kinshasa, is set to become the action center of continental boxing once again, playing host to the prestigious IBA Africa Elite Men’s and Women’s Boxing Championship at the Stade Des Martyrs Gym.
Zambia, Cape Verde, Kenya, South Africa and Morocco are the other countries that have confirmed participation in the prestigious tournament. Outside the ring, IBA Africa will host official certification courses for Star-2 and Star-3 referees and judges.
