- Lucien Botumbe vs Kenneth Lukyamuzi will headline the Ultra Fight Series (UFS BXNG) in a thrilling 10-round showdown for the East and Central Africa Middleweight Title.
- The event, proudly sponsored by leading gaming firm SportPesa, is set to take place at the Edge Convention Centre in Nairobi on Friday, October 10.
- Doors open at 5:00 PM EAT, with the first bout kicking off at 6:00 PM EAT.
Boxing fans in Kenya and across Africa are in for a real treat tonight, Friday, October 10, when Lucien “Bam Bam” Botumbe of DR Congo squares off against Uganda’s Kenneth Lukyamuzi in a 10-round battle for the East and Central Africa Middleweight Title at the Edge Convention Centre in Nairobi.
Hard-hitting Lukyamuzi, a former Ugandan police officer, enters the ring with a record of 16 fights, 7 wins (2 by knockout), 8 losses (1 by KO), and 1 draw.
He brings momentum into the ring after securing two impressive victories in Uganda over the past two years.
His opponent, Botumbe, boasts a formidable track record of 13 fights having 12 wins (10 by knockout) and just 1 loss (also by KO).
He comes into this clash with high confidence, riding the wave of recent triumphs in Zambia and DR Congo this past June and July.
This high-stakes bout serves as the evening’s headline match and promises fireworks. Fans can expect a full evening of electrifying action, with six additional fights lined up.
The event is sponsored by leading gaming company SportPesa, adding further prestige to the night’s lineup.
In the women’s duel, all eyes will be on Kenyan boxer Praxides Anyango as she defends her Pugilist Syndicate of Tanzania (PST) title.
Anyango, undefeated in 8 fights with 2 knockouts, is set to face off against Tanzania’s Flora Machela in a 10-round super-featherweight bout (59kg).
Machela brings a wealth of experience to the ring, having fought 24 times with 9 wins (6 KOs), 14 losses (7 KOs), and 1 draw.
The clash is expected to be fiercely competitive, as Machela looks to make a statement and Anyango aims to preserve her perfect record.
Another major highlight of the night will be the first-ever Kenya National Lightweight Title bout, pitting Christopher Osicho against compatriot Javan Buyu in a thrilling 10-round contest (61kg).
Additionally, the night will feature four non-title bouts in the super lightweight, middleweight, super bantamweight, and super welterweight categories, all of which are expected to deliver excitement.
Doors open at 5:00 PM EAT, and the first bout is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM EAT. The event is promoted by Maurice Odera of Ultra Fight series (UFS BXNG) with leading gaming firm SportPesa stepping up as the main Sponsor and promises a night of unforgettable boxing talent and regional pride.
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THE UFS BXNG BOUT FIXTURES – Friday, October 10
The Edge Convention Centre, South C, Nairobi, Kenya.
Main Event
- Lucien Botumbe (DRC) vs Kenneth Lukyamuzi (Uganda) – East and Central Africa Middleweight Title (73kg), 10 rounds.
Co-Main Events
- Praxides Anyango (Kenya) vs Flora Machela (Tanzania) – PST Super Featherweight Title (59kg), 10 rounds.
- Javan Buyu (Kenya) vs Christopher Osicho (Kenya) – Kenya National Lightweight Title (61kg), 10 rounds.
Non-Title Fights
- John Juma (Kenya) vs Ramadhani Kondo (Tanzania) – Super Lightweight (64kg), 8 rounds.
- Alvin Owino (Kenya) vs Maxwell Odhimabo (Kenya) – Middleweight (73kg), 6 rounds.
- Abdi Bashi (Kenya) vs Peter Andanyi (Kenya) – Super Bantamweight (55kg), 4 rounds.
- Maurice Odour (Kenya) vs Abednego Ngira (Kenya) – Super Welterweight (69kg), 4 rounds.