David GOMBE
The Uganda Boxing Federation Champions League returned on Saturday at the new Obligato in Kampala.
The main fight between Matovu Ukasha and Sande Simon in Welterweight category winded up the action packed Boxing night.
Matovu from Lubya Boxing Club unanimously (5:0) took the day following a dominant performance against Sande.
The two were facing off for a third time in the Boxing Champions league. Last year, Ukasha twice prevailed over Sande.
In other bouts, Amoko Innocent beat Kimera Edward on unanimous decision in the Elite 63.5 Kg contest.
Baraka James knocked out Wejuli George in the first round of the Elite contest in 92Kgs.
Kibirige Arafat also knocked out Ayiro Juma in the Elite 86Kgs.
Swalla Halima powered past Alimu Patience on unanimous decision (5:0) in the Junior 48Kg category while Kanabi Alex stopped Tamale Lawrence in round 5 of the special contest.
In the Youth category (71Kgs), Walugembe Shahal defeated Isaac Kasasa on split decision ( 3:2 ).
Ali Nsubuga knocked out Thomas Kakooza in round 3 of the Junior 46 Kgs bout while Katende Jovan beat Muwanguzi Anison in the Youth 52 category on split decision.
Naava Getrude defeated Namuyomba Christine on split decision (3:2) in an entertaining Youth 60Kg Women category.
