Kasim Murungi
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Weight | Featherweight (57 kg) |
| Boxing career | |
Kassim Murungi is a Ugandan featherweight boxer who competes in the Uganda Boxing Champions League (UBCL). He fights out of the Eastcoast Boxing Club and is noted for his rivalry with Derrick Mubiru and for winning the Elite 57 kg belt at the 2023 UBCL season finale.[1][2]
Career
Murungi rose to prominence through his appearances in the Uganda Boxing Champions League. In September 2023, he fought Derrick Mubiru in a highly publicised UBCL featherweight matchup (Elite 57 kg), securing a narrow split decision.[1]
Later that month, Murungi won a rematch against Mubiru by unanimous decision, consolidating his position as one of Uganda’s top featherweights.[3][4]
In December 2023, Murungi won the Elite 57 kg belt at the UBCL Season II finale, defeating Jonathan Kyobe via a 4–1 split decision.[5][2]
Murungi has also represented Uganda internationally, including at the Mandela Cup in South Africa.[1]
Style
Murungi fights in the featherweight (57 kg) division. Media reports highlight his disciplined ring control, counter-punching ability, and defensive improvements, particularly in his contests with Derrick Mubiru.[3]
Achievements
| Year | Event | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | UBCL Elite 57 kg (Season II finale) | Champion (defeated Jonathan Kyobe) [2] |
| 2023 | UBCL Week Six featherweight rematch | Winner by unanimous decision vs Derrick Mubiru [3] |
Personal life
Murungi is a student at City High School in Kampala, where he balances academic work with his boxing career.[4]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Murungi, Mubiru renew featherweight rivalry". Daily Monitor. September 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ^ a b c "All the winners as the 2023 Boxing Champions League season climaxes in glam". Pulse Sports Uganda. 28 December 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ^ a b c "Murungi too good for Mubiru in featherweight rematch". Daily Monitor. September 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ^ a b "Mubiru tastes sour loss to Murungi". Pulse Sports Uganda. 10 September 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2025.
- ^ "Uganda Boxing Champions League: Ssemuddu powers past Kimbugwe to clinch 2023 title". Swift Sports Uganda. 27 December 2023. Retrieved 19 September 2025.