Stories from Ugandan boxing
Reported, sourced writing about boxing in Uganda — the history of the national team, what it really costs to run a gym in Kampala, and what youth boxing does for young people.
June 30, 2026 · Kampala Boxing Club NewsWhy Many Young Ugandan Boxers Never Reach Their Full Potential
Uganda has earned a reputation as one of Africa's strongest boxing nations. From Olympic medalists to national champions, the talent is undeniable — so why do so many young fighters fall short?
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June 17, 2026 · Kampala Boxing Club NewsUganda's Next Generation: The Boxers Carrying the Sport Forward
For decades, Uganda has been known as one of Africa's proud boxing nations. From Olympic champion Leo Rwabwogo to the fighters who packed arenas in Kampala, the legacy lives on.
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February 11, 2026 · Kampala Boxing Club NewsBoxing as Youth Development: What the Evidence Actually Says
Structured sport is one of the better-studied interventions for young people. We looked at what researchers and the WHO actually found — including the parts that complicate the feel-good story.
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January 14, 2026 · Kampala Boxing Club NewsWhat It Actually Costs to Run a Boxing Gym in Kampala
Gloves, wraps, rent, a coach who gets paid. Here is the honest, line-by-line picture of what keeps a youth boxing gym open in Uganda — and where your donation actually lands.
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December 8, 2025 · Kampala Boxing Club NewsThe Bombers: A Short History of Ugandan Boxing at the Olympics
Every medal Uganda has ever won at the Summer Olympics in a combat sport came from boxing. Understanding that record explains why a gym in Kampala still matters today.
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November 15, 2025 · Kampala Boxing Club NewsIsaac "Mando" Zebra Jr Is Making His Name in Ugandan Boxing
Ugandan boxing has always had talent. The challenge has often been getting fighters the opportunities they deserve. Isaac "Mando" Zebra Jr is proof of what happens with a real shot.
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