The Uganda Boxing Federation (UBF) has issued an official call to all promoters, matchmakers, agents, and managers involved in professional boxing activities in Uganda to attend a crucial stakeholders meeting aimed at strengthening regulation and compliance within the sport.

The meeting is scheduled to take place on Wednesday, 11 March 2026, at Ibamba Restaurant in Kamwokya, Kampala, starting at 9:00 AM. According to the federation, the meeting will focus primarily on ensuring compliance with the National Sports Act, Cap 151, particularly Section 23, which governs the operations and licensing of professional boxing promoters, matchmakers, managers, and agents.

Key Agenda Items

The meeting will follow a structured program that includes:

1. Opening Prayer
2. Communication from the Chairperson
3. Stakeholder Reactions and Questions
4. Compliance Discussion on the National Sports Act, Cap 151 – Section 23 regarding promoters, matchmakers, managers, and agents
5. Issuance of Licenses to applicants whose submissions are still pending
6. Recognition of newly certified professional boxing ring officials trained and certified by the World Boxing Council in Thailand
7. Closing Remarks

What Is Expected from the Meeting

The stakeholders meeting is expected to play a pivotal role in shaping the future governance of professional boxing in Uganda. Among the key outcomes anticipated are:

• Clarification of regulatory requirements for all individuals operating in professional boxing, particularly promoters and matchmakers.
• Licensing approvals for applicants who have been awaiting official recognition from the federation.
• Strengthening professional standards within the sport through recognition of internationally certified ring officials.
• Improved coordination between UBF and private boxing stakeholders, which could help streamline the organization of professional boxing events across the country.
• Possible new compliance guidelines, ensuring that promoters and boxing managers operate within the framework of the national sports law.

Industry observers believe the meeting could mark a significant step toward formalizing and professionalizing Uganda’s pro-boxing structure, ensuring that all activities align with national sports regulations while creating a more organized environment for fighters, promoters, and investors in the sport.

With professional boxing in Uganda experiencing renewed activity through local promotions and international exposure for Ugandan fighters, the federation’s move is widely seen as an effort to bring all stakeholders under a unified regulatory framework.

Further updates are expected following the outcomes of the meeting.