Aziz Ringo
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| Aziz Ringo | |
|---|---|
| Statistics | |
| Nickname(s) | Ringo |
| Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (175 cm) |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Born | Abdul Aziz Ringo West Nile sub-region, Uganda |
| Stance | Orthodox |
Abdul Aziz "Ringo" Hard, known professionally as Aziz Ringo, is a Ugandan heavyweight boxer from the West Nile sub-region.[1] He is a grandson of former Ugandan President Idi Amin, who was himself a national boxing champion.[2][3] He fights out of the Kololo Boxing Club and represents Uganda's national boxing team, the Bombers, in the 92 kg (heavyweight/super-heavyweight) division.[3][4]
Early life
Ringo is from the West Nile sub-region of Uganda and was introduced to boxing by his brother.[2] He trains under coach Sam Kabugo and has cited Mike Tyson as an influence on his style.
Amateur career
Uganda Boxing Champions League
Ringo won the heavyweight (92 kg) title of the Uganda Boxing Champions League (UBCL) at the end of its 2024 edition, stopping defending champion-era rival Jonah Galiwango by technical knockout in the opening round of their bout, which concluded on 26 December 2024.[2] He defended the belt in the league's 2025 grand finale at Lugogo Arena in a rematch against Galiwango on Boxing Day.[5]
Africa Zone 3 Boxing Championships
In October 2025, Ringo was selected among 15 Ugandan boxers for the Africa Zone 3 Boxing Championships, held 16–25 October 2025 at the Kasarani Gymnasium in Nairobi, Kenya — his first appearance for the Ugandan national team.[3] Competing in the 92 kg category, he reached the final with two stoppage wins, including a first-round RSC victory over Mbangi Mukewa of the Democratic Republic of Congo.[6][7] He won the gold medal in the final, one of five golds won by Uganda at the championships.[8]
2026 Commonwealth Games
Ringo was selected as one of six boxers on Uganda's Bombers squad for the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland, competing in the heavyweight (92 kg) division.[4][9][10] His bout was scheduled to begin between 24 and 29 July 2026, with the boxing finals on 1 August.[11]
Professional career
Ringo made his professional debut on 12 July 2025 in the super heavyweight division.[1]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "Aziz Ringo". BoxRec. Retrieved 21 July 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Amin grandson lights up Boxing Champions League". The Observer. 3 January 2025.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "Idi Amin's grandson Ringo targets gold at Zone 3 Boxing Championship". New Vision. 6 October 2025.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Bombers intensify Commonwealth preparations as NCS officials visit training camp". Swift Sports Uganda. 18 June 2026.
- ↑ "UBF Champions League: Ringo Unveils 'Ringo Punch' as Action Reaches Boxing Day Climax". Voice of Bugerere. 18 December 2025.
- ↑ "Idi Amin's grandson punches way to finals in Africa Zone 3 Boxing Champs". Pulse Uganda. 25 October 2025.
- ↑ "Ringo Powers to Final as Ugandans Shine at Africa Zone 3 Boxing Championships". NBS Sport. 23 October 2025.
- ↑ "Uganda bags five gold medals in Nairobi". Daily Monitor. 25 October 2025.
- ↑ "Nabbanja flags off Team Uganda for Glasgow Commonwealth Games". Swift Sports Uganda. 16 July 2026.
- ↑ "2026 Commonwealth Games: Who is on Team Uganda?". Kawowo Sports. 17 July 2026.
- ↑ "Team Uganda set for packed Commonwealth Games campaign". Kawowo Sports. 19 July 2026.
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