History is set to be made on Saturday, November 28, 2026, when UFSBXNG, in collaboration with leading gaming firm SportPesa, stages what promises to be the biggest boxing event ever witnessed in Kenya.
Dubbed SportPesa Boxing Night, the spectacle will mark the third main event of the year’s quarterly boxing series, following two major fight nights staged in April and July.
After those thrilling encounters, which also featured SportPesa Boxingh Rising Stars, everything now comes down to the final quarter showdown in November, set to deliver the biggest spectacle yet at the Edge Convention Centre.
“This is the biggest boxing night that will ever have happened in Kenya,” UFSBXNG founder and promoter Maurice Odera declared ahead of the highly anticipated event.
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Running from 3pm to midnight East Africa Time, the action-packed card will feature not less than eight title bouts, with fighters from Argentina, Colombia, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Pakistan, Tanzania and Uganda stepping into the ring for a historic night of pugilistic excellence.
Javan Buyu battles Kamran for UBO World title
In the headline attraction, Kenyan favourite Javan Buyu faces fellow unbeaten contender Kamran Abdul Wahab for the vacant Universal Boxing Organization (UBO) World Lightweight title.
Buyu (8-0, 5 KOs) captured the UBO Inter-Continental Lightweight title in his most recent outing last July, stopping Tanzania’s Ramadhan Iddi by third-round knockout at SportPesa Boxing Night.
By claiming the UBO belt, Buyu extended his unbeaten run to eight professional fights since making his debut in 2024, following his transition from mixed martial arts (MMA).
He won the Kenya National Lightweight title in October 2025 before adding the Pugilist Syndicate of Tanzania (PST) title during the inaugural SportPesa Boxing Night in April.
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“On November 28, I will be fighting for the UBO world title. As I step into the ring, I would like to urge you all to come out, cheer me on and show your support. We will have several other exciting fights, and hopefully, as a Kenyan, I will headline the event and deliver a proper, entertaining show.
“This has been my dream since I started martial arts and boxing. I have always dreamed of becoming a world champion, and now that dream is coming to pass,” the 29-year-old Buyu said, rallying Kenyans to turn out in large numbers.
Victory on November would see Buyu join a select group of professional world champions from Kenya, alongside two other former UBO belt-holders: International Cruiserweight champion Joseph Akhasamba and Inter-Continental Super Welterweight champion Evans Ashira.
Standing in his way is Pakistan’s Kamran Abdul Wahab (12-0, 10 KOs), a determined contender who has patiently waited for his breakthrough opportunity to reach the next level after winning the Pakistan national title in 2021.
In October 2025, Wahab secured a clear decision victory over former UBO world titleholder and WBC and WBO regional title challenger Muhammad Bilal, a boxer once tipped to deliver world championship glory to Pakistan.
Now, Wahab carries that expectation on his shoulders as he travels to Kenya with an entire nation behind him and a hero’s welcome awaiting him in Islamabad should he emerge victorious.
The night promises relentless excitement, with the headline clash following seven other compelling title contests.
Several bouts will also feature World Boxing Association (WBA) titles, adding further prestige to an already stacked card.
Another major attraction will see unbeaten Argentine fighter Aldana Lopez (16-0) take on South Africa’s undefeated Sibule Soboois (6-0) in the women’s WBA World Minimumweight Eliminator, a marquee contest leading the women’s division.
In another eagerly anticipated encounter, Argentina’s Baltzar Noria (17-0) will square off against Ghana’s Musah Lawson (17-1) for the WBA World Gold Super Welterweight title.
Ghanaian prospect Nathaniel Suppey (10-0-0) will also face Kenya’s Ryaton Okwiri (12-1-1) in a battle for the WBA Africa Gold Middleweight title.
The evening’s opening title contest will feature Kenya’s James Mugeni (9-2-0) against Tanzania’s unbeaten Frank Bichahugae (6-0-0), with the pair competing for the WBA Africa Super Bantamweight title.
Nigeria’s Tunde Olojede will face Colombia’s Dago Jose Valdez for the WBA World Gold Bantamweight title, adding another international showdown to the impressive lineup.
In the women’s division, Uganda’s Catherine Nanziri (9-0-0) will lock horns with experienced Tanzanian campaigner Halima Vunjabei (17-16-0) for the WBA Africa Super Bantamweight title, rounding off an enthralling eight-bout card.
When and where will SportPesa Boxing Night 2026 take place?
Boxing enthusiasts eager to witness this historic Kenyan spectacle can mark their calendars for Saturday, November 28, 2026.
The event will take place at the Edge Convention Centre in South C, Nairobi, with the first bouts scheduled to begin at 3pm East Africa Time and action continuing until midnight.
SportPesa Boxing Night: Buyu vs Kamran – Where to buy tickets and watch live
Fans are encouraged to secure their tickets early through Ticketsasa.com, where they can choose from the available ticket categories.
Early-bird general admission tickets are priced at KSh 1,500, while ringside tickets are available at KSh 4,000.
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With a historic night of international boxing on the cards, fans are urged to grab their tickets early and avoid missing out on the action.
Those unable to attend in person will be able to stream the event live on the SportPesa YouTube channel, with SportPesa TV bringing the electrifying action straight to viewers’ screens.
SportPesa Boxing Night – November 28, 2026: Title Bouts
Main Event – Vacant UBO World Lightweight Title
- Javan Buyu (Kenya, 8-0, 5 KOs) vs Kamran Abdul Wahab (Pakistan, 12-0, 10 KOs)
WBA World Minimumweight Eliminator (Women’s)
- Aldana Lopez (Argentina, 16-0) vs Sibule Soboois (South Africa, 6-0)
WBA World Gold Super Welterweight Title
- Baltzar Noria (Argentina, 17-0) vs Musah Lawson (Ghana, 17-1)
WBA Africa Gold Middleweight Title
- Nathaniel Suppey (Ghana, 10-0-0) vs Ryaton Okwiri (Kenya, 12-1-1)
WBA Africa Super Bantamweight Title
- James Mugeni (Kenya, 9-2-0) vs Frank Bichahugae (Tanzania, 6-0-0)
WBA World Gold Bantamweight Title
- Tunde Olojede (Nigeria) vs Dago Jose Valdez (Colombia)
WBA Africa Super Bantamweight Title (Women’s)
- Catherine Nanziri (Uganda, 9-0-0) vs Halima Vunjabei (Tanzania, 17-16-0)
WBA Africa Heavyweight title
- Ivan Magumba (Uganda, 8-2-1) vs Solomon Adebayo ( Nigeria, 15-0-0)
