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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]

Early career

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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

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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

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8 Wins (0% knockouts), 1 Loss, 0 Draws, 3 Contest [6]
Result Record Opponent Date Result Location
Loss 15-0-0 Ghana Faisal Abubakari March 2, 2024 L-UD Ghana Lords Wembley Sports Complex, Shukura, Ghana
Win 2-7-0 Ghana Ibrahim Odhiambo Nov 11, 2023 W-UD Uganda Club Obligato, Kampala
Win 7-3-1 Tanzania Albano Clement March 10, 2023 W-SD Uganda Club Obligato, Kampala
Win 5-2-0 Tanzania Ally Mbukwa Feb 3, 2023 W-UD Uganda Club Obligato, Kampala
Win 3-1-0 Tanzania Ali Mkojani Dec 12, 2022 W-UD Uganda Club Obligato, Kampala
Win 14-15-2 Uganda George Owano August 13, 2022 W-UD Uganda New Obligato, Bat Valley, Kampala
Win 3-1-2 Kenya Emmanuel Chivoli Shitambasi July 8, 2022 W-UD Uganda IUEA Auditorium Theatre Kansanga, Kampala
Win 2-0-1 Uganda Serwada Sadam Mukasa March 5, 2022 W-UD Uganda Jahazi Pier, Munyonyo, Kampala
Win 1-1-0 Uganda Kenneth Kaunda March 22, 2019 W-UD Uganda MTN Arena Lugogo, Kampala

Family connections

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

See also

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References

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