New Vision (Kampala)

Uganda: Bobi Wine Takes to the Boxing Ring

Kampala — SELF-STYLED president of 'Ghetto' singer Robert Kyagulanyi a.k.a Bobi Wine will feature in exhibition fights before Peter "Boyz Boyz" Semo and former African welterweight champion Hassan "Hitman" Saku battle for world title belts on December 19 in Kampala.

Semo, a former IBF Inter Continental light welterweight champion, will fight Alexander Saltykov from Russia and former continental champion Saku has a date with IIya Alekseev from Estonia.

The music artiste unveiled his debut boxing plans at a Pro Box Scandinavia press conference at Kati Kati Restaurant.

"I am not going into the ring to become the next world champion, but to give boxing a new image," he said. "I want to show the world one can be successful in the sport."

The singer will fight in a super lightweight contest against an opponent to be announced on November 22, in a four-round contest. The music star has been training with Kassim Ouma's younger brother Hamza Wandera.


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