National Open Boxing Championship (Uganda)
| League | Amateur Boxing Championship |
|---|---|
| Game | Boxing |
| Founded | 2019 |
| Organising body | Uganda Boxing Federation |
| Country | Uganda |
| Most recent champion | Lukanga Boxing Club (2025) |
| Most titles | Lukanga Boxing Club (2019, 2023, 2024, 2025) |
The National Open Boxing Championship is the premier annual amateur boxing competition in Uganda, organized by the Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF). It brings together hundreds of boxers from across the country and is regarded as the primary pathway into the Uganda Boxing Champions League.[1]
History
[edit | edit source]The competition formerly started in 2019.
- In 2019, Lukanga Boxing Club became the first ever champions to win the National Open Boxing Championship, defeating East Coast and Police clubs.[2]
- Lukanga has since dominated, winning the championship in 2023,[3] 2024,[4] and 2025.[5]
Organization and format
[edit | edit source]The championship is conducted under amateur boxing rules, overseen by the UBF. It features Elite, Youth, and Junior categories, for both men and women.
Over 500 boxers participated in 2025, representing more than 50 clubs across Uganda.[1] Performance at the National Open determines qualification and retention for the Uganda Boxing Champions League.[1]
Significance
[edit | edit source]- Serves as a scouting ground for future national team members.
- Builds club rivalries between leading teams such as Lukanga, COBAP, UPDF, Kampala Boxing Club, and East Coast.[6]
- Provides grassroots opportunities for young talent and promotes female participation.[5]
Recent editions
[edit | edit source]| Year | Champion Club | Runner-up(s) | Notable Awards |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Lukanga BC | East Coast, Police | Maureen Ajambo (Best Elite Women), Teddy Nakimuli (Best Young Girl)[2] |
| 2023 | Lukanga BC | UPDF, COBAP | Lukanga awarded motorcycle prize[3] |
| 2024 | Lukanga BC | COBAP (2nd), UPDF (3rd) | Best Female: Nakinga Grace; Best Boxer: Mukuye Horod[4] |
| 2025 | Lukanga BC | Multiple clubs contested | MVP: Ronald Nsamba[5] |
Venue
[edit | edit source]The Lugogo Indoor Arena (Kampala) is the main venue, with matches held over several weeks.[7]
Governance
[edit | edit source]The event is organized by the Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) under the leadership of its president, Moses Muhangi.[5] Referees and judges follow international amateur boxing standards.[8]
See also
[edit | edit source]- Uganda Boxing Federation
- Uganda Boxing Champions League
- Sports in Uganda
- Amateur boxing
- Zebra Boxing Club
References
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