Ugandan fighters Mubiru Sharir and Rebecca Amongi will face American opponents on June 27 at the Hockey Grounds in Lugogo during the Rising Warriors Fight Against Sickle Cell Anaemia event.
Sharir is scheduled to take on Shakey Billy Hincy in a K1 style contest, while Amongi, known as Warrior, will battle Caitlin Chapman in one of the headline bouts of the night. Both fights form part of an international card designed to blend elite competition with a public health campaign focused on sickle cell disease.
Sharir returns to the local stage after several years training and competing in Thailand. Based in Bangkok, he registered a string of victories and knockout wins in Muay Thai contests at Fight House, sharpening a skill set that spans kickboxing, boxing, and mixed martial arts. Since returning home, he has resumed training in Kampala and was recently seen drilling combinations and sparring at a gym in Industrial Area alongside fellow fighters, including Amongi, the only female athlete in the camp.
He heads into the June 27 clash seeking a response after his last outing at Freedom City, where he lost on points to Sharif Bukenya following a three round K1 bout. The upcoming contest against Hincy offers a chance to reset in front of a home crowd.
Amongi, who has steadily built her reputation on the domestic circuit, now faces a high profile test against Chapman. The bout is among the most anticipated on the card, with both fighters expected to bring an aggressive approach under K1 rules.
Organizers say the event will feature boxing, kickboxing, mixed martial arts, and athletics, positioning it as a multi discipline showcase rather than a single code fight night.
Beyond competition, the event is anchored in awareness. Sickle cell disease remains a significant public health concern in Uganda, with between 13.3 percent and 20 percent of the population estimated to carry the trait. Each year, roughly 15,000 to 20,000 babies are born with the disease.
For Sharir and Amongi, the assignment is clear. Deliver in the ring, and use the spotlight to amplify a cause that affects thousands of families across the country.
