Sports 22 September 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
BoxRec Denies Muhangi's Plea to Halt Boxing Event
The professional boxing record keeper, BoxRec, has dismissed a request from promoter Bena Nsubuga Muhangi to block the upcoming Inter Cities Boxing Championship. The Uganda Professional Boxing Commission (UPBC) has already sanctioned the event. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/boxing/boxrec-rejects-muhangi-s-request-to-block-jinja-wakiso-event--5604808
Promoter Bena Nsubuga Muhangi’s attempt to halt the second edition of the Inter Cities Boxing Championship has been unsuccessful, as the professional boxing record keeper, BoxRec, has rejected his request. Muhangi had sought to prevent the event from proceeding.
However, the Uganda Professional Boxing Commission (UPBC) has officially sanctioned the championship. The commission’s approval means the event will move forward as planned, disregarding Muhangi’s objections.
The Inter Cities Boxing Championship is set to feature a series of bouts, bringing together boxers from various cities across Uganda to compete. The UPBC’s sanctioning underscores the legitimacy and organizational backing of the tournament.
Muhangi’s motivation for wanting to block the event remains unclear, but the decision by BoxRec, the widely recognized authority for professional boxing records, signals a clear stance against his intervention. This ruling allows the UPBC to proceed with its sanctioned activities and provides a stable platform for the participating athletes.
The event is expected to contribute to the growth and promotion of professional boxing within Uganda, offering a competitive stage for aspiring and established boxers.