Kampala’s boxing spotlight is fixed on 30th August at MTN Arena Lugogo, where Uganda’s explosive heavyweight Herbert Matovu a.k.a The Black Bomber is set to face Tanzania’s Anafi Zuberi.

Matovu (9 bouts, 8 wins – 7 by KO, 1 loss) comes in as the clear favorite, his power and ring experience far overshadowing Zuberi’s record of 4 bouts with 3 wins (2 by KO) and 1 loss.

But during the pre-fight press conference, Matovu’s face-off with fellow Ugandan Yusuf Babu stole the show. Babu, once one of Uganda’s most feared heavyweight prospects, has been inactive for over two years. His last fight was on January 13, 2023, where he secured his second consecutive unanimous decision win, leaving him unbeaten at 2-0.

With Babu also returning to the ring on the same night, tension between the two has sparked debate. Both boxers have exchanged bold claims, each insisting he can beat the other.

Now the boxing world is asking:

👉 How could a fight between Herbert Matovu and Yusuf Babu actually happen?

For this clash to materialize, Matovu must first take care of business against Zuberi, and Babu must show he still has what it takes after years away from the ring. If both succeed on fight night, promoters may find it impossible to ignore the growing demand from fans to see these two Ugandan heavyweights collide.

A Matovu–Babu showdown wouldn’t just be a fight — it would be a defining moment for Uganda’s heavyweight division.

Fan Predictions

To gauge the buzz around this potential clash, here’s how fans and analysts are breaking down the possible outcomes

• Matovu wins by KO: 45%
• Matovu wins on points: 20%
• Babu wins on points: 25%
• Babu wins by KO: 10%

The numbers show Matovu’s knockout power makes him the clear favorite, but Babu’s defensive style and hunger could stretch the fight into dangerous territory for The Black Bomber. Either way, fans can expect fireworks if this heavyweight showdown ever comes to life.