Kyobe saved the day for the Bombers as three compatriots suffered a heart break in the ring. He overcame Cameroon’s Tchouta Mbianda by a 4-1 split decision to progress to the semi-finals.
Tukamuhebwa, Nakimuli out as Jonah Kyobe secures Africa Boxing Championship medal
Uganda Bombers’ Jonah Kyobe has secured a medal bracket finish at the ongoing African Boxing Championships in Maputo, Mozambique.
Jonah Kyobe
The result means Kyobe qualifies for a bronze medal and could upgrade to gold or silver if he makes it to the featherweight category finals.
A startling revelation at the Commonwealth Games, captain Joshua Tukamuhebwa yet again flattered to deceive as they fell in the quarterfinals despite an impressive start at the championship. He lost ny unanimous decision 5-0 against Colin Richamo from Mauritius.
Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Teddy Nakimuli had to be protected by the referee in her lightweight category bout against Bagao Hellena boxing before the home crowd.
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Kibiria Owen lost his welterweight bout to Eygptian Elsayed Omar.
Boxers Nkobeza Yusufu and Idris Lubega will be in action tonight against Colin Joshua Aaron of Seychelles and Egyptian Salah Orabi respectively.
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