Latibu Muwonge

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Latibu Muwonge
NationalityUgandan
Other namesThe Dancing Master
Statistics
Weight(s)Super Lightweight
Height140 lbs (63.5 kg)
Stanceorthodox
Boxing record
Total fights9
Wins8
Losses1
Draws0
No contests3

Latibu Muwonge, also known as "The Dancing Master", is a professional boxer from Uganda who competes in the super lightweight division. He was ranked second in Africa with Africa Super Lightweight Title as of March 2024 by the World Boxing Council (WBC). [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Early career

Muwonge made his professional debut on March 22, 2019, at the MTN Arena Lugogo in Kampala, Uganda. In that fight, he secured a unanimous decision victory against Kenneth Kaunda. This marked the beginning of a promising career that would see him climb the ranks in the super lightweight division. [5]

Major fights and titles

On March 10, 2023, at Club Obligato in Kampala, Muwonge faced Albano Clement for the vacant African Boxing Union African Super Lightweight title. He emerged victorious, adding a prestigious title to his name. He continued to showcase his skills in subsequent fights. [2] On November 11, 2023, he defeated Ibrahim Odhiambo at Club Obligato in Kampala. His most recent bout took place on March 2, 2024, at Lords Wembley Sports Complex in Shukura. Despite a valiant effort, Muwonge lost to Faisal Abubakari by unanimous decision. [2]

Professional record

8 Wins (0% knockouts), 1 Loss, 0 Draws, 3 Contest [6]
ResultRecordOpponentDateResultLocation
Loss15-0-0 Flag of Ghana.svg Faisal AbubakariMarch 2, 2024L-UD Flag of Ghana.svg Lords Wembley Sports Complex, Shukura, Ghana
Win2-7-0 Flag of Ghana.svg Ibrahim OdhiamboNov 11, 2023W-UD Flag of Uganda.svg Club Obligato, Kampala
Win7-3-1 Flag of Tanzania.svg Albano ClementMarch 10, 2023W-SD Flag of Uganda.svg Club Obligato, Kampala
Win5-2-0 Flag of Tanzania.svg Ally MbukwaFeb 3, 2023W-UD Flag of Uganda.svg Club Obligato, Kampala
Win3-1-0 Flag of Tanzania.svg Ali MkojaniDec 12, 2022W-UD Flag of Uganda.svg Club Obligato, Kampala
Win14-15-2 Flag of Uganda.svg George OwanoAugust 13, 2022W-UD Flag of Uganda.svg New Obligato, Bat Valley, Kampala
Win3-1-2 Flag of Kenya.svg Emmanuel Chivoli ShitambasiJuly 8, 2022W-UD Flag of Uganda.svg IUEA Auditorium Theatre Kansanga, Kampala
Win2-0-1 Flag of Uganda.svg Serwada Sadam MukasaMarch 5, 2022W-UD Flag of Uganda.svg Jahazi Pier, Munyonyo, Kampala
Win1-1-0 Flag of Uganda.svg Kenneth KaundaMarch 22, 2019W-UD Flag of Uganda.svg MTN Arena Lugogo, Kampala

Family connections

Latibu Muwonge is the younger brother of Ugandan musician Yung Mulo. [7]

See also

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