Ugandan bantamweight contender Barker Ssewanyana, widely known by his ring name Musajja’wamusajja, is set to step onto the biggest stage of his professional career after earning a slot on a high-profile international boxing event scheduled for Saturday, November 22, 2025, at the prestigious ANB Arena in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.

The event is jointly organized by some of the most influential figures in global boxing promotion, including Bob Arum (Top Rank), Devin Haney, Sampson Lewkowicz (Sampson Boxing), Leon Margules (Warriors Boxing) and Frank Warren (Queensberry Promotions)—a rare collaborative showcase that is expected to draw worldwide attention. The card will be commissioned by the UAE Boxing Commission and broadcast live on DAZN, further amplifying its global reach.

A Milestone Moment for Ugandan Boxing

Ssewanyana, who fights under Zebra Mando Promotionz, departed Uganda earlier today through Entebbe International Airport, accompanied by senior coach Moze of Zebra Mando Boxing Gym and top matchmaker Colline Mutyaba. Spirits were high within his camp as they embraced what could become a defining chapter in both the boxer’s career and Uganda’s growing presence in the global boxing arena.

Currently ranked 3rd of 4 bantamweights in Uganda and #860 of 1,188 worldwide, Ssewanyana enters the bout aiming to elevate his international profile. His opponent will be Dan Carols, a debutant stepping into the professional ring for the first time—an element that introduces both opportunity and unpredictability to the contest.

A Fight With Career-Changing Implications

For Ssewanyana, the stakes are massive. Fighting on a card featuring promoters with world championship legacies places the Ugandan contender under a spotlight rarely enjoyed by athletes from his domestic circuit. A strong performance in Riyadh could potentially open doors to larger contracts, continental title eliminators, or even future appearances on Top Rank and Queensberry-linked events.

Boxing analysts from Uganda argue that the moment signals a growing recognition of East African talent by global promotion houses and believe Ssewanyana’s appearance may inspire further international breakthroughs for Ugandan fighters.

A Nation Watches

As the countdown begins, excitement is building within Uganda’s boxing community—particularly among supporters of Zebra Mando Promotionz—who view Musajja’wamusajja as a warrior capable of representing the nation with pride on one of the sport’s grandest stages.

For now, Uganda waits, hopeful that on November 22nd, under the lights of Riyadh, Barker Ssewanyana will seize the biggest opportunity of his career and etch his name deeper into the continent’s professional boxing story.