Joseph Lubega

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Joseph Lubega
Personal information
BornJanuary 1, 1982
Namirembe, Kampala, Uganda
Medal record
Men's Boxing
Representing Flag of Uganda.svg  Uganda
Commonwealth Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2002 Manchester Light-Heavyweight

Joseph Lubega (born January 1, 1982) is an Ugandan professional boxer. As an amateur, he participated in the 2004 Summer Olympics for his country. There he was stopped in the first round of the middleweight division by Thailand's eventual bronze medal winner Prasathinphimai Suriya.

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Two years earlier Lubega won the silver medal at the 2002 Commonwealth Games in the light heavyweight division. He qualified for the Athens Games by winning the silver medal at the 1st AIBA African 2004 Olympic Qualifying Tournament in Casablanca, Morocco. In the final of the event he lost to South African fighter Khostso Motau.

Professional career

Since turning pro Lubega has fought under the alias of "fabulous" Joey Vegas

He was formerly the British Masters Super Middleweight title holder. [1]

In 2008 Vegas challenged Gary 'JJ' Ojuederie for the Southern Area Light Heavyweight title. [2]

In 2009 Vegas held current British and former Commonwealth Light Heavyweight Champ Dean Francis to a draw. [3]

Vegas is currently trained by John Vanner, and is managed by London promoter Michael Helliet [4]

Joseph Lubega has also won the World Boxing Council International light heavyweight title.

Lubega knocked out Kurt Sinette in the fourth round in Trinidad and Tobago's city of Port of Spain to win the previously vacant title.

Not even the spirited home support for the Caribbean fighter could stop the Ugandan who stretched his record to 13(6kos)- 6-1.

Professional boxing record

42 fights21 wins18 losses
By knockout1412
By decision76
Draws3
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
42Loss21–18–3 Flag of Russia.svg Timur SakulinRTD6 (10) 3:0016 Sep 2019 Flag of Russia.svg Korston Club, Moscow, Russia
41Loss21–17–3 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Qu PengKO1 (10) 1:0222 Dec 2018 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Wansheng Binjiang Rd Venue, Chongqing, ChinaFor vacant OPBF Silver cruiserweight title
40Win21–16–2 Flag of Tanzania.svg Karama NyilawilaRTD5 (12) 3:0025 Aug 2018 Flag of Uganda.svg Lugogo Cricket Ground, Kampala, Uganda
39Loss20–16–3 Flag of Russia.svg Arsen AzievKO1 (8) 0:3030 Dec 2017 Flag of Latvia.svg Sports Palace Quant, Moscow, Russia
38Draw20–15–3 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Kenny EganMD620 Oct 2017 Flag of Uganda.svg Big Zone Club, Nansana, Uganda
37Loss20–15–2 Flag of Latvia.svg Andrejs PokumeikoTKO3 (8) 2:0025 May 2017 Flag of Latvia.svg Studio 69, Riga, Latvia
36Win20–14–2 Flag of Uganda.svg Charles KakandeKO2 (6) 2:5423 Apr 2017 Flag of Uganda.svg New Obligato, Kampala, Uganda
35Win19–14–2 Flag of Uganda.svg Saidi ChakoTKO2 (6)5 Apr 2017 Flag of Uganda.svg Bombo Military Barracks Grounds, Bombo, Uganda
34Loss18–14–2 Flag of Russia.svg Movsur YusupovTKO5 (8) 2:2210 Dec 2016 Flag of Russia.svg USC Soviet Wings, Moscow, Russia
33Win18–13–2 Flag of Kenya.svg Ken OyoloKO2 (8) 2:0117 Apr 2016 Flag of Uganda.svg Lugogo Indoor Arena, Kampala, Uganda
32Loss17–13–2 Flag of Russia.svg Umar Salamov TKO2 (10) 0:365 Mar 2016 Flag of Russia.svg Colosseum Sport Hall, Grozny, Russia
31Loss17–12–2 Flag of Russia.svg Alexander KubichKO3 (8) 0:565 Dec 2015 Flag of Belarus.svg Olympic Reserve Centre of Boxing, Gomel, Belarus
30Loss17–11–2 Flag of Russia.svg Dmitry Bivol KO4 (8) 1:1022 May 2015 Flag of Russia.svg Luzhnik, Moscow, Russia
29Draw17–10–2 Flag of Uganda.svg Zebra Mando SsenyangePTS827 Feb 2015 Flag of Uganda.svg Hotel Africana, Kampala, Uganda
28Loss17–10–1 Flag of Russia.svg Egor Mekhontsev UD828 Nov 2014 Flag of Russia.svg Luzhnik, Moscow, Russia
27Win17–9–1 Flag of Uganda.svg Juma IgaKO7 (10)31 Aug 2014 Flag of Uganda.svg Club Obligatto, Kampala, Uganda
26Loss16–9–1 Flag of Latvia.svg Mairis Briedis TKO9 (10) 1:0926 Jul 2014 Flag of Russia.svg Sport Palace, Barnaul, RussiaFor vacant WBC Baltic cruiserweight title
25Loss16–8–1 Flag of Russia.svg Dmitry Sukhotsky UD124 Jun 2014 Flag of Russia.svg Sport Palace, Barnaul, Russia
24Loss16–7–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Ryno Liebenberg TKO1 (12) 2:561 Mar 2014 Flag of South Africa.svg Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa For vacant WBC International light heavyweight title
23Win16–6–1 Flag of Egypt.svg Hany Atiyo KO4 (12) 2:5814 Jun 2013 Flag of Uganda.svg Kyadondo Rugby Grounds, Kampala, Uganda Retained WBC International light heavyweight title
22Win15–6–1 Flag of Uganda.svg Mustapha NoorKO3 (10) 0:5724 Feb 2013 Flag of Uganda.svg Little Flowers Arena, Kampala, Uganda
21Win14–6–1 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Kirt SinnetteKO4 (12) 2:312 Sep 2012 Flag of Trinidad and Tobago.svg Woodbrook Youth Facility, Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago Won vacant WBC International light heavyweight title
20Win13–6–1 Flag of Egypt.svg Hany Atiyo TKO11 (12)6 Apr 2012 Flag of Egypt.svg Cairo University Indoor Hall, Giza, Egypt Won African light-heavyweight title
19Win12–6–1 Flag of Uganda.svg Mustapha NoorTKO4 (10) 1:5520 Oct 2011 Flag of Kenya.svg Charter Hall, Nairobi, Kenya
18Loss11–6–1 Flag of Ukraine.svg Dmytro Kucher UD828 Aug 2010 Flag of Ukraine.svg Independence Square, Kyiv, Ukraine
17Loss11–5–1 Flag of Colombia.svg Edison Miranda TKO5 (10) 2:3120 Mar 2009 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, England
16Draw11–4–1 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Dean Francis PTS813 Feb 2009 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Oasis Leisure Centre, Swindon, England
15Loss11–4–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg JJ OjuederiePTS105 Oct 2008 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Watford Town Hall, Watford, England For BBBoC Southern Area light heavyweight title
14Win11–3–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg JJ OjuederieTKO7 (10) 1:201 Aug 2008 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Watford Town Hall, Watford, England
13Loss10–3–0 Flag of Serbia.svg Geard Ajetović TKO4 (6) 0:3914 Nov 2007 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, England
12Loss10–2–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Nathan Cleverly PTS8 3 Nov 2007 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Millennium Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
11Loss10–1–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Danny McIntosh PTS64 Oct 2007 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Café Royal, London, England
10Win10–0–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Neil TidmanPTS418 Apr 2007 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Savoy Hotel, London, England
9Win9–0–0 Flag of Armenia.svg Varujan DavtyanTKO1 (4) 0:4713 Dec 2006 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Savoy Hotel, London, England
8Win8–0–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Michael MonaghanPTS1030 Nov 2006 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Café Royal, London, England
7Win7–0–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Simeon CoverPTS412 Jul 2006 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg York Hall, London, England
6Win6–0–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Simeon CoverPTS1030 Mar 2006 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Café Royal, London, England
5Win5–0–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Conroy McIntoshTKO3 (6) 1:2317 Nov 2005 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Café Royal, London, England
4Win4–0–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Gareth LawrencePTS426 May 2005 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Café Royal, London, England
3Win3–0–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Egbui IkeagwuPTS426 Mar 2005 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Empire Theatre, London, England
2Win2–0–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Egbui IkeagwuPTS427 Jan 2005 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Café Royal, London, England
1Win1–0–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Cello Renda TKO3 (6) 1:584 Nov 2004 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Café Royal, London, England

References

  1. "Joey Vegas - Boxer". Archived from the original on 2015-03-16. Retrieved 2010-08-20.
  2. "Ringside Boxing Report: Joey Vegas vs. JJ Ojuederie – Boxing News".
  3. "British Boxing: Cleverly Wins, Francis Held to Draw in Swindon – Boxing News".
  4. http://michaelhellietmanagement.com/Mhmboxers.aspx%5B%5D