Wakiso edge Jinja in Inter-City fight night thriller
David GOMBE
The Inter City Fight Night between Jinja and Wakiso exploded on Saturday, September 26th at Crested Crane Hotel, Jinja.
In total, 17 bouts were on card in a special night that had two ladies bouts.
The fight night had twelve knockouts registered with one draw fight between Fredrick Okou and Wakiso’s Tom Muwanguzi.
FOB head of marketing Frank Lulinda said that the competition was of the highest standard.
“We as FOB are appreciative of boxers who exhibited the highest standard of competition. It was a night of knockouts and fans enjoyed every moment,” Frank noted.
Fortebet brand Ambassador Alex Muhangi says that FOB and UPBC deserve applause for talent promotion in the different regions.
Stanley Mugerwa, Owen Kibira, Kiwalabye Frank, Sseguya Abaasi, Nadhomie Zubairu, Abdu Rashid Wanyama, Brian Akankwasa, Edema Hamzah, Kabako Ambroce, Rachael Musubika and Mpaata Jacob registered knockouts over their opponents in a thrilling boxing experience.
In the end, Wakiso won 9-7 over Jinja with one draw registered.
Meanwhile, the Battle for supremacy between Babu Yusuf and Herbert Matovu has been confirmed.
Full Results:
1. Ismail Ssebale (Jinja) lost to Edema Hamzah Hamid (KO 2nd round)
2. Nasif Ngobi (Jinja) lost to Brian Akankwasa (KO 1st round)
3. Wafula Kevin (Jinja) lost to Kabako Ambroce (KO 3rd round)
4. Brian Oyet (Jinja) beat Kavuma Michael (UD)
5. Okware Fred (Jinja) lost to Dumba Steven
6. Stanley Mugerwa KO’d Amos Kelly in 2nd round
7. George William Okiror (Jinja) KO’d Kisitu Swalik in 3rd round
8. Phiona Naigaga (Jinja) registered UD over Rosette Nakigudde
9. Owen Kibira (Wakiso) KO’d Shagi Simon in 1st round
10. Draw fight between Fredrick Okou and Wakiso’s Tom Muwanguzi
11. Kiwalabye Frank KO’d Were Hassan (6th round)
12. Mpaata Jacob (Jinja) KO’d William Jaggwe in 2nd round
13. Sseguya Abaasi (Wakiso) registered KO over Samali Ntambi in 3rd round
14. Rachael Musubika (Jinja) KO’d Akello Claire (3rd round)
15. Nadhomie Zubairu (Jinja) KO’d Tokeema Patrick in 1st round
16. Biso Ibrahim (Jinja) UD win over Grace Batamye Gologosa
17. Abdul Rashid Wanyama (Wakiso) KO’d Daniel Musubo Mpologoma