Uganda: A New Boxing Star Is Born

27 February 2014

The National Boxing Open Championship has always been the prime stage to unveil raw talent and the ongoing 2014 edition is no exception despite being held after a five-year lull, writes Moses Mugalu.

The battle for national team places, pitting young blood against the old guards, is lighting up the Open at Lugogo arena. After years of inactivity due to administrative wrangles in the sport, a number of senior and retired national team boxers decided to return to the ring and their participation hasn't disappointed.

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