By George Emuron
KUMI
The founders of Power Mike Foundation Uganda Limited in Kumi district have disclosed that a none title fight is under way in order to prepare kick boxers for the 2024 kick boxing Olympics.
The event will take place on 20th, Aug 2022 at Kumi Boma grounds in Kumi district.
A renowned kick boxer, Dan Okiror commonly known as Power Mike will grace the event with a curtain raiser fight against Jordan Marizizo from Buganda.
In an interview with this website yesterday 18th, Aug 2022, Power Mike said that since the lock down no kick boxing fight has ever taken place in Uganda.
“I want to assure the public that come 20th, Aug 2022, I am set to fight against the Buganda man, I love kickboxing and have been waiting for it,” said Okiror.
James Robert Otim, the Executive Director Power Mike Foundation said power mike foundation Uganda limited targets to promote kick boxing in Teso and Uganda at large.
He said kick boxing being one of the activities the government promotes, youth are seriously required.
“kick boxing is one of the interesting games, I want to inform the youth that they should join kick boxing clubs in order to develop our communities”, said Mr. Otim.
Otim also added that the gates will be open at 10am, whereby at 2pm the kick boxing curtain raisers open before the big fights commence at 9pm.
“We have a lot of activities on that day, but our main aim is to recreate kick boxing in Teso”, added by Otim.
