External links
- Boxing record for Yusuf Hasanali Babu Abdulsamad from BoxRec (registration required)
Yusuf Babu | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Other names | The Rolling Tiger |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Middleweight, Light heavyweight, Heavyweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record [1] | |
| Wins | 2 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
Yusuf Hasanali Babu Abdulsamad is a Ugandan amateur and professional boxer and former captain of the Uganda national boxing team, he has competed in multiple weight classes including middleweight, light heavyweight and heavyweight. [2]
Babu trained at the COBAP Boxing Club in Kampala. During his amateur career he was a consistent performer across different divisions.
In September 2022, Babu signed a two-year contract with 12 Sports Rounds Promotions to launch his professional career. [3]
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Win | 2–0 | Alphonce "Mchumiatumbo" Masumbuko | UD | 8 | 18 Dec 2022 | MTN Arena, Lugogo, Kampala, Uganda |
| Win | 1–0 | Hudson Muhumuza | UD | 6 | 15 Oct 2022 | MTN Arena, Lugogo, Kampala, Uganda |
Babu’s career has faced challenges outside the ring. He has survived violent incidents, including gunshot wounds, and has spoken publicly about periods of detention which disrupted his boxing progress. [7] Lawrence Kalyango (Coach Lora) who happens to be his coach, has played a key role in rebuilding his form and discipline.
Babu is noted for combining speed with power in the heavyweight division, as well as improved defensive ability in his professional bouts. His charisma has also earned him popularity in Ugandan boxing circles. [8]
