Kampala, Uganda – July 3, 2025
The countdown to one of Uganda’s biggest boxing nights of the year just got more real. The prestigious WBU Super Bantamweight World Title belt has officially arrived in Uganda, intensifying the build-up to the highly anticipated bout between Uganda’s Frank “Black Fire” Kiwalabye and Tanzania’s Karim Kisairo. The fight is slated for July 11, 2025, at Club Obligato in Kampala.
The symbolic arrival of the belt was marked with a ceremonial handover attended by Kiwalabye himself and Ziso Boxing Promotions, the event's official promoters. The shining gold-and-leather prize is now physically in Uganda—fueling national excitement and sending a strong message that this is more than just another fight. It’s a bid for international boxing supremacy.
“The belt is here—it’s real, it’s tangible, and it’s ours to fight for,” said Ziso Promotions in a joint statement. “This is not just a title; it’s a statement to the world that Ugandan boxing is ready for the global spotlight.”
Kiwalabye, who brings a powerful professional record of 18 wins (14 KOs) in 20 fights, is determined to seize this opportunity and add the WBU title to his decorated résumé. Having last held the ABU Africa Bantamweight Title in 2022, “Black Fire” says this bout is the next chapter in his legacy.
“I’ve never stopped training. I’ve always been ready,” Kiwalabye said during a recent press briefing. “The arrival of the belt is a reminder that greatness is within reach. I didn’t come back to participate—I came back to conquer.”
The Tanzanian challenger Karim Kisairo is expected to arrive in Uganda in the coming days, with both fighters scheduled for an official face-off and weigh-in ahead of fight night.
With the WBU belt now safely in the country and anticipation building, Uganda's boxing faithful are preparing for a showdown that could etch Frank Kiwalabye’s name permanently in the annals of international boxing.
Fight Details:
- Main Event: Frank “Black Fire” Kiwalabye vs. Karim Kisairo
- Title: WBU Super Bantamweight World Title
- Date: July 11, 2025
- Venue: Club Obligato, Kampala
Ugandan boxing fans, mark your calendars—history is about to be written.
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