Latib Muwonge, known as the ‘Dancing Master’ won the Africa Boxing Union (ABU) Super Lightweight title in a thrilling fight against Tanzania's Clement Albano.

Muwonge turned professional in 2018, and this was one of his most impressive performances yet. The 26-year-old boxer showcased his trademark style, boxing with fluidity and grace while entertaining the crowd.

Muwonge's punches were precise, and his footwork was unmatched. When it came to ring maturity, Muwonge was in a league of his own, and his game plan was impeccable. The 12-round bout was a survival of the fittest as the two boxers battled it out for the ABU title at the New Club Obligato in Kampala.

In the first seven rounds, Muwonge appeared unstoppable, winning them easily. But in the last five rounds, Albano shook off a slow start to chase and dominate Muwonge.

Despite Albano's late comeback, the judges ultimately ruled in Muwonge's favour with an 118-112, 116-12, and 111-117 score, which Albano's coach, Boma Kirangi, contested.

The fight was under the supervision of the ABU and the World Boxing Council (WBC).

The main fight started exactly at midnight before six of the 11 undercard fights were played.

Malawi's Gift Batanja was the centre referee and entertained fans with the way he handled the fight. Uganda's Irene Ssemakula, Kenya's Linnet Onamu, and Tanzania's John Chakwo were the ring-side judges. Maureen Mulangira, the WBC board member and ABU Secretary general, was the supervisor.

In addition, Balaam Barugahara, a renowned events promoter and vice chairman of Team MK, handed out sh10m from Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba.

All 24 boxers on the undercard fights received sh200,000 each, while Muwonge received sh1m, and Great Strikers Boxing Promotions, who were in charge of the event, received sh5m.

After winning the ABU title, Muwonge promised his fans that there was more to come from him. He expressed his gratitude to God and said that his dream is to win a world title.

"There's no doubt I'm moving in the right direction on this journey,” Muwonge said.

He also added that winning the ABU title has come late for him, and he would have won it two years ago had there been no lockdown in 2020 and 2021.

Muwonge's victory puts him in Uganda's elite class of boxers who have won ABU titles before, including Justin Juuko, Davis Lusimbo, Abdu Tebazaalwa, Badru Lusambya, Joey Lubega, Michael Kizza, Edward Kakembo.