Ugandan Boxing Star Sula Segawa Returns to Africa for High-Stakes Bout

After a decade away, Sulaiman "Sula" Segawa is set to make a triumphant return to African boxing, headlining a major event in Kinshasa.

By Chris Posiano

September 4, 2025 at 4:30 AM

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KAMPALA, Uganda — Ugandan boxing sensation Sulaiman "Sula" Segawa is poised to make a significant comeback on African soil after a 10-year absence. The featherweight, who has built a successful international career in the United States, will headline the "Jungle in the Rumble" boxing extravaganza set for October 31, 2026, in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo.

Segawa, a former WBC USA Featherweight Champion and WBC Silver Featherweight Titleholder, last competed in East Africa on October 30, 2015, when he defeated Hakim Waibale at the Hilton Hotel in Kampala. His return to the continent is highly anticipated and has been likened to the legendary "Rumble in the Jungle" fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman in 1974.

Segawa's Career Highlights

Record: 25 fights – 17 wins (6 KOs), 5 losses, 3 draws
Rankings: #1 in Uganda (featherweight), #27 worldwide
Notable Victory: Defeated Ruben Villa at Palms Casino, Las Vegas, on July 13, 2024, to capture the WBC Silver Featherweight Title
Recent Setback: Lost the same title to Bruce Carrington at Madison Square Garden, New York, on September 27, 2024
Upcoming Bout: Scheduled to face Bryan Acosta on September 5, 2025, at the Entertainment and Sports Arena in Washington

The "Jungle in the Rumble" event is expected to be one of the largest boxing spectacles ever held in Africa. The promotion is a collaborative effort by nine international promoters and a team of elite matchmakers, ensuring a global standard of production.

Promoters and Matchmakers

Promoters: Edwin Elikem Amenyeawu, Kenndric SMG Atum-Ra, Kindra Bierly, Baris Erdogan, Raymond Kupula, Juan Luckey, Troy Reddick, Carlos Spry, Frank Walker Jr.
Matchmakers: Pierre Ambongi, Kenndric SMG Atum-Ra, Leo Corrales, Emmanuel Emenogu, Ali Haghnazari, Emmanuel Malolo, Mubarak Yusif Nanor, Richard Nwoba

Segawa will not be the only Ugandan representative in Kinshasa. Stanley Mugerwa, a top super welterweight from Uganda, will also feature on the card, adding to the national pride.

For Segawa, this fight is more than just another match. It represents a homecoming after a decade and a chance to showcase the progress of Ugandan boxing on a grand stage. Fans and boxing enthusiasts alike are eagerly awaiting October 31, 2026, when the echoes of Ali vs. Foreman will resonate once again in Kinshasa as Segawa takes center stage in the "Jungle in the Rumble."