| Hassan Saku | |
| Nickname: | Bad News |
| Weight: | welterweight |
| Height: | 5′ 7″ / 170cm |
| Nationality: | Sweden |
| Birth Date: | 15 January 1989 |
| Birth Place: | Kampala, Uganda |
| Total: | 23 |
| Wins: | 12 |
| Ko: | 75% |
| Losses: | 11 |
| Draws: | 0 |
| No Contests: | 1 |
Hassan Saku (born on January 15, 1987) also known as “Hitman,” is a Ugandan former professional boxer currently a Swedish citizen known for his achievements in the ring. Born in Kampala, Uganda. He later moved to Sweden, where he gained prominence in the middleweight division.[1] [2]
Saku was born in Mulago, Kampala, Uganda and growing up in a modest neighborhood in Kampala, Saku developed an interest in boxing at a young age due to the influence of local boxing legends and the sport's potential to offer an avenue out of poverty.
Saku started his amateur career during his teenage years by joining the Kampala Boxing Club. With the guidance of experienced coaches, he refined his skills and gained recognition in local competitions. Through his dedication and natural talent, he represented Uganda in various international amateur boxing tournaments, achieving multiple medals.[3]
Saku landed a World Boxing Council International super welterweight title eliminator when he took on Russian Anton Solopov in Erkerberg on Feb 23, 2007. In an undercard bout in Dec 24, 2007, Saku won Caleb Amianda in Nairobi.[5]
Saku began his professional boxing career in 2012, making his debut in matches held in Kampala and Sweden. His style in the ring, characterized by aggression and powerful punches, earned him a reputation as a skilled opponent. Throughout his professional journey, Saku has achieved numerous significant victories and earned various titles.[6]
| 12 Wins (75% knockouts, 11 Loss, 0 Draws, 1 Contest [9] | |||||||||
| Result | Record | Opponent | Date | Result | Location | ||||
| Loss | align='center' | 10-11-2 |  Robert Talarek | align='left' | L-RTD | ||||
| Win | align='center' | 10-13-1 | Bartlomiej Grafka | align='left' | W-UD | ||||
| Loss | align='center' | 14-0-0 |  Nuhu Lawal | align='left' | L-KO | ||||
| Win | align='center' | 5-10-1 |  Raimonds Sniedze | align='left' | W-UD | ||||
| Loss | align='center' | 5-0-0 |  Benjamin Kalinovic | align='left' | L-UD | ||||
| Loss | align='center' | 3–0–1 |  Michele Di Rocco | align='left' | L-TKO | ||||
| Loss | align='center' | 4–0–0 | Daniil Utenkov | align='left' | L-UD | ||||
| Win | align='center' | 4–4–0 | Hussein Chiwa | align='left' | W-KO | ||||
| Win | align='center' | 9–0–1 |  Chris van Heerden | align='left' | L-TKO | ||||
| Loss | align='center' | 15–0–0 | Emanuele Della Rosa | align='left' | L-PTS | ||||
| Loss | align='center' | 26-6-1 |  Allan Vester | align='left' | L-UD | ||||
| Loss | align='center' | 10-8-0 |  Albert Starikov | align='left' | L-UD | ||||
| Win | align='center' | 17-5-0 | Bagaza Mwambene | align='left' | W-KO | ||||
| Loss | align='center' | 9-11-0 | Jurijs Boreiko | align='left' | L-UD | ||||
| Loss | align='center' | 13-1-1 |  Anton Solopov | align='left' | L-TKO | ||||
| Win | align='center' | 1-5-0 |  Caleb Amianda | align='left' | W-PTS | ||||
| Win | align='center' | 1-4-0 | Caleb Amianda | align='left' | W-KO | ||||
| Win | align='center' | 3-2-0 | Kevin Onyango | align='left' | W-KO | ||||
| Win | align='center' | 2-2-1 | Fred George | align='left' | W-KO | ||||
| Win | align='center' | 0-4-1 |  Boblee Sebowa | align='left' | W-TKO | ||||
| Win | align='center' | 0-6-0 | Franco Komakech | align='left' | W-KO | ||||
| Win | align='center' | debut | Joseph Kimbowa | align='left' | W-KO | ||||
| Win | align='center' | 0-5-0 | Franco Komakech | align='left' | W-TKO | ||||