Boxing: UBF adds Ingredients in Champions League, Introduces Prestigious Belts
By: Hassan Zaki Ssendija
With the season two of the Uganda Boxing Federation Champions League climaxing on 26th December 2023 [boxing day], the sport’s governing body introduced title belts to be won.
UBF president, Moses Muhanji revealed this secret in the press conference held on Tuesday at Cooper Chimney – Lugogo.
The Gong Master as he call himself asserted that these title belts each is costing $1000 [3,700,000/-] and they will be given to the winners of 13 weights in men and 12 weights in Women.
The final event will be held at UMA show Grounds Lugogo.
UBF President, Moses Muhangi talking to the Press | photo courtesy
“It’s going to be the most prestigious belt in local boxing” he added, Going on to reveal that each belt costs about USD 1,000. The belts will be given out to 13 weight categories for males and 12 weight categories for females.
UBF President, Muhangi in between boxers Broline Kimbugwe( L) and Muzamir Ssemuddu (R).
“On the change of venue, we thought of going to different places that can accommodate the number of people that usually attend boxing and more, went to freedom City but in the end choose UMA show grounds because of the ample parking space.”
When asked about his further plan beyond the Champions League, he went on to add that;
“The champions here have a chance to compete in the IBA champions night, place where we have had only one boxer in Shadir Musa as Uganda participate.”
“However as boxers we have something to prove which is discipline since we have another chance to be on billboards all over the country with our partners of Sting.”
Ending with a fact that, the boxers to that will always represent Uganda everywhere will have to come from the Uganda Boxing Champions League.
Seth Mulali, Director of Top Boy Promotions added that the introduction of the belts is a sign that the league growth;
We believe that the belts will motivate the boxers, both in the finals and not.” He said
“Winning is not just about money, visible and physical prizes like belts are important as well,”
“We want to ensure that boxers in the league take pride in it by adding new initiatives like the belts.” he added.
The competition finale promises to be create an unforgettable night of boxing with the best boxers in the land who will come together and battle for the ultimate prizes.