According to Muhangi, he intends to use the continental boxing governing body to improve the status of boxing in the country. Muhangi will be competing against Bertrand Mendouga, and Anthony Jamal, the presidents of the Cameroon and Kenya boxing federations respectively.
Moses Muhangi, the President of Uganda Boxing Federation has confirmed that more than 12 boxers did not sign contracts by the expiry of the deadline last week.
The facility worth USD 5 million was donated by the International Boxing Association- AIBA in response to a request from Moses Muhangi, the Federation's President, whose plan is to set up an academy that will provide core and supporting programs to cover development courses for athletes, coaches, Referees and Judges, as well as sport and competition managers.