Ex-boxers rescue local federation
FORMER Ugandan boxers living in the US have come to UABF’s rescue by offering to clear $1000 (sh1.8m) the national body owes AIBA in affiliation fees and also boost the Bombers Commonwealth Games preparations.
By James Bakama
FORMER Ugandan boxers living in the US have come to UABF’s rescue by offering to clear $1000 (sh1.8m) the national body owes AIBA in affiliation fees and also boost the Bombers Commonwealth Games preparations.
The offer includes meeting injured boxer Sharif Bogere’s medical bills.
Bogere, who is Uganda’s best amateur prospect, requires artificial teeth after recently being knocked by a motorcycle.
David Kyambadde, the campaign’s coordinator, said yesterday that a press conference to reveal full details of the offer will be held at Hotel Africana at 10am today.
“We want to throw something back to UABF because it nurtured us,†said Kyambadde, who has already contributed to professional boxing.
Kyambadde will be joined by fellow boxers Joseph Byakatonda, Richard Sekatawa, Alfred Katabazi, Steve Lutakome and other well-wishers in assisting the cash strapped UABF.
“We don’t want stories of hungry national boxers in the Melbourne games preparations,†said Kyambadde explaining that they will fundraise for the team amongst themselves and also seek help from elsewhere.
Byakatonda, Sekatawa, Katabazi and Lutakome are currently here on holiday.
Uganda’s amateur boxing is currently in its worst state with the possibility of being thrown out of all AIBA activities for non-payment of affiliation fees.
Failure to clear a $1000 bill will, for starters, have Uganda being dropped from the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in March.
“We can’t let our team be locked out of the games because of $1000,†vowed Kyambadde, commending fellow well-wishers for the spirit.
FORMER Ugandan boxers living in the US have come to UABF’s rescue by offering to clear $1000 (sh1.8m) the national body owes AIBA in affiliation fees and also boost the Bombers Commonwealth Games preparations.
The offer includes meeting injured boxer Sharif Bogere’s medical bills.
Bogere, who is Uganda’s best amateur prospect, requires artificial teeth after recently being knocked by a motorcycle.
David Kyambadde, the campaign’s coordinator, said yesterday that a press conference to reveal full details of the offer will be held at Hotel Africana at 10am today.
“We want to throw something back to UABF because it nurtured us,†said Kyambadde, who has already contributed to professional boxing.
Kyambadde will be joined by fellow boxers Joseph Byakatonda, Richard Sekatawa, Alfred Katabazi, Steve Lutakome and other well-wishers in assisting the cash strapped UABF.
“We don’t want stories of hungry national boxers in the Melbourne games preparations,†said Kyambadde explaining that they will fundraise for the team amongst themselves and also seek help from elsewhere.
Byakatonda, Sekatawa, Katabazi and Lutakome are currently here on holiday.
Uganda’s amateur boxing is currently in its worst state with the possibility of being thrown out of all AIBA activities for non-payment of affiliation fees.
Failure to clear a $1000 bill will, for starters, have Uganda being dropped from the Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in March.
“We can’t let our team be locked out of the games because of $1000,†vowed Kyambadde, commending fellow well-wishers for the spirit.