Novices tourney rages on

Nov 16, 2000

Lukanga is facing serious challenge as the national novices boxing championships entered quarter finals at Lugogo yesterday.

By Samson Opus Lukanga is facing serious challenge as the national novices boxing championships entered quarter finals at Lugogo yesterday. The defending champions who had bagged seven points was being challenged with similar points by Basajjabalaba hides and skins (BHS) late yesterday. New entrants, Serwadda boxing club together with Katwe, KBC and Najja followed with six points. The most exciting bout in the one-week tournament was in welterweight where Michael Njuki of BHS out classed Baker Kiwewa of Lukanga with a combination of punches to win on points. In light middleweight, Robert Kalule of Lufula knocked out Richard Walugembe boxing for Kitubulu in the first round. Action continues today with the second quarter final series. Ends

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