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Boxing fraternity to remember legendary coaches Dick Katende and Kent

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David GOMBE

KK Memorial Day
Date:14th April,2022
Venue: MTN Arena
Fee: Ordinary Shs5000/=, VIP Shs20000/=, ,Ringside Table Shs175,000/=

The Boxing fraternity has organized the Dick Katende and Musa Kibirige Kent memorial day slated for 14th April, 2022 at the MTN Arena, Lugogo.

Former Boxers led by Sam Rukundo confirmed at a press briefing held on Saturday that the proceeds from the gate collections will go to the families of the late coaches.

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“We decided to have this function and we agreed to reward our coaches in such away. We are to give the proceeds that will come from the gate collection to the families of the legendary coaches.”

“They did a tremendous job towards the development of the sport in the country during their lifetime and so it’s important for us to at least celebrate them.” Said Rukundo

Dick Katende was a former national Middleweight Champion and took over as the Bombers head coach in 1992 from Cuban Jimenez Lazaros, serving for a decade in his first stint.

In 2013, he was re-appointed and led the national team to the Glasgow Commonwealth Games. Katende passed on in August, 2016 at the age of 56.

Musa Kibirige Kent was a lightweight boxer who was known for his hard fighting spirits at both national team and club level.

At his death in September, 2011, he was the UPDF head coach where he groomed a number of exciting Boxers like former World Junior Middleweight Champion Kasim Ouma, Robert Kamya and Juma Ayiro.

He was assistant to Katende before replacing him as Bombers head coach and led the national team to the 2007 Africa Zone five championship in Egypt.

On memorial day, over 12 bouts have been organized and the main fight will be between Isaac Masembe and Frank Muhire.

National Council of Sports, Uganda Boxing Federation, Gloves and Glory, UPDF Boxing club and East Coast Boxing club have played a key role in the event.

Other Bouts:

Mohammed Kasim Vs Matovu Geoffrey (51)

Katongole John Vs Lwanga Muhammed (54Kg)

Jimmy Adriko Vs Lutalo Denis (60Kg)

Oquiny Michael Vs Raskera Paul (63.5Kg)

Kanabi Alex Vs Owino John (71Kg)

Jamidali Adam Vs Kasirivu Sharif (86Kg)

Katabi Joseph Vs Maganga Victor (52Kg)

Sekabira Asuman Vs Birungi Kasim (57Kg)

Muwanguzi Emma Vs Hassan Musuza (60Kg)

Kagere Michael Vs Lukwago Mike (67kg)

Emmanuel Aloy Vs Igga Rashid (75Kg)

Babu Yusuf Vs Aligi William (91Kg)

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