Union Boxing Promotions debuts tonight at Club Obligato with ‘Battle for Glory ONE’

What the report says

Union Boxing Promotions is launching its first major boxing event tonight at Club Obligato in Kampala, according to The Independent Uganda. The card, billed as “Battle for Glory ONE,” is being presented by Union Boxing Promotions, the sports arm operating under Union Transport Alliance. The publisher says the venture is meant to expand into professional combat sports and create a platform for young Ugandan fighters.

The Independent reported that Union Transport CEO Fred Ssenoga Bagenda framed the move as support for boxing development and for the values the sport represents, including discipline and hard work. The company says it wants to work with boxing officials and help nurture new talent, while keeping the event under Uganda Boxing Federation oversight. Organizers also said they are aiming to combine sport with entertainment and community engagement.

The headline bout is a six-round super featherweight contest between Shakur Mugambe and Ivan Kisakye. The article says the undercard includes 19 fights in total, along with an international featherweight match featuring Croatia’s Arijan Goricki and Tanzania’s Milonzi. The event also includes live music, and organizers have promoted digital ticketing and ride-hailing support for fans traveling to the venue.

More broadly, the debut reflects growing commercial interest in Ugandan boxing and the use of corporate backing to support local sports. The Independent presented the show as a high-profile attempt to strengthen the boxing scene while drawing a wider audience to Kampala’s combat sports calendar.