Latibu Muwonge Explained

Latibu Muwonge
Nickname:The Dancing Master
Weight:Super Lightweight
Height:140 lbs (63.5 kg)
Nationality:Ugandan
Style:orthodox
Total:9
Wins:8
Losses:1
Draws:0
No Contests:3

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]

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. 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.

Professional record

| style="text-align:center;" colspan="10"|8 Wins (0% knockouts), 1 Loss, 0 Draws, 3 Contest [6] |- style="text-align:center; background:#e3e3e3;"|- style="text-align:center; background:#e3e3e3;"| style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|Result| style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|Record| style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|Opponent| style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|Date| style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|Result| style="border-style:none none solid solid; "|Location|- align=center|Loss|align='center'|15-0-0|align=left| Faisal Abubakari||align='left'|L-UD|align=left| |-align=left|Win|align='center'|2-7-0|align=left| Ibrahim Odhiambo||align='left'|W-UD|align=left| |-align=left|Win|align='center'|7-3-1|align=left| Albano Clement||align='left'|W-SD|align=left| |-align=left|Win|align='center'|5-2-0|align=left| Ally Mbukwa||align='left'|W-UD|align=left| |-align=left|Win|align='center'|3-1-0|align=left| Ali Mkojani||align='left'|W-UD|align=left| |-align=left|Win|align='center'|14-15-2|align=left| George Owano||align='left'|W-UD|align=left| |-align=left|Win|align='center'|3-1-2|align=left| Emmanuel Chivoli Shitambasi||align='left'|W-UD|align=left| |-align=left|Win|align='center'|2-0-1|align=left| Serwada Sadam Mukasa||align='left'|W-UD|align=left| |-align=left|Win|align='center'|1-1-0|align=left| Kenneth Kaunda||align='left'|W-UD|align=left|

Family connections

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

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Latibu Muwonge ("The Dancing Master") Boxer Page . 2024-05-27 . Tapology.
  2. https://boxrec.com/en/box-pro/872624 Latibu Muwonge
  3. Web site: Republic . Matooke . 2024-01-16 . Singer Yung Mulo's brother Latibu ranked second-top boxer in Africa by WBC . 2024-05-27 . Matooke Republic.
  4. Web site: 2023-07-17 . Latib Muwonge to battle for (UBO) World Super Lightweight title in Ukraine – Pearl Fm Uganda . 2024-05-27.
  5. Web site: 2024-03-05 . Muwonge ready to dance in Accra . 2024-05-27 . Monitor.
  6. Web site: Latibu . Muwonge . Boxers record . 2024-05-27.
  7. Web site: 2014-12-17 . Photo: Yung Mulo's young brother is an excellent boxer, he has won an award. . 2024-05-27 . BigEye.UG.

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