The contest for the 2026 Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) presidency continues to attract attention as Michael Obin, Chief Executive Officer of ATM Promotionz, has publicly expressed interest in joining the race, further expanding a growing list of potential contenders.

Obin, a 40-year-old Ugandan based in Stockholm, Sweden, made his intentions known through a public statement in which he outlined his ambition to “make boxing great again in Uganda and on the international stage.” His expression of interest comes as the UBF electoral process gains momentum following the official declaration by incumbent president Moses Muhangi.

The UBF Electoral Committee recently released the official roadmap for the 2026 elections, with the process running from January 24 to February 28, 2026, and culminating in the election of a new president and executive committee. Nomination forms are available at the UBF offices until February 6, 2026, with all eligible candidates encouraged to participate.

Obin, who is also an active light heavyweight boxer, has competed in 40 professional bouts, recording five wins and 34 losses. Despite enduring a difficult run of form, including defeats in his last 16 contests, he remains actively involved in the sport both in and outside the ring.

In his statement, Obin claimed affiliation with multiple boxing clubs across the country, naming ATM-Obin, Lukanga, Kololo East Coast, and KBC among those he considers under his umbrella. He suggested that his club-level connections within Uganda position him favorably within the federation’s electoral framework, noting that opposition would likely come from individuals not currently based in the country.

Obin’s interest adds another layer to an already competitive election cycle that has seen veteran boxing figures emerge as potential challengers to the incumbent. Among them is Philip “Kamu Kamu” Komuhanda, the patron of Zebra Boxing Club and former manager of Ugandan-born American professional boxer Sulaiman Segawa, whose grassroots credentials have drawn attention from stakeholders within the boxing community.

With debates around leadership, transparency, and the future of unified boxing governance under the new Sports Bill continuing to shape discussions, Obin’s stated ambition underscores the broad range of voices now seeking influence in the sport’s direction.

As the nomination window remains open, it remains to be seen whether Obin will formally pick nomination forms and meet all eligibility requirements, a move that would officially place him in contention for the UBF presidency.

With multiple names now in circulation, the 2026 UBF elections are shaping up to be one of the most closely followed and potentially transformative contests in the federation’s history.