Uganda’s boxing scene lit up on Wednesday when “The Site,” the popular YouTube channel, held its sixth monthly awards at the headquarters of sponsor Wide Travel Deals International Ltd on Buganda Road. The ceremony crowned the best performers of October, with Tumusiime Nerrick – better known as Nerrick Bulabe – taking home the coveted Boxer of the Month title.
The Kololo High School senior, who began Season 4 of the Uganda Boxing Champions League on a rough note, turned his fortunes around in spectacular fashion. His 5‑0 victory over Isaac Kasasa of Katabi Boxing Club in the light‑middleweight division earned him 2,980 votes – 49.31 % of the total – and secured the award.
“This award will motivate me on my road to becoming a World Champion,” Bulabe told Rora Media Sports after receiving the prize and a cash award from Wide Travel Deals International.
He was followed by Frank Kazungu (Brawn Boxing Club) with 2,554 votes (42.26 %) after a decisive win over Patrick Ambayo in the light‑welterweight class. Kaddu Julius (Katabi Boxing Club) – 387 votes (6.4 %) for his first‑ever Season 4 win against Kizira Anwyar was third and Nava Gertrude (Kololo High Boxing Club) – the only female nominee, 123 votes (2.04 %) following a strong showing against Zahara Nandawula came forth.
Bulabe becomes the sixth boxer to be honoured by The Site since the awards launched in May 2025. Past winners include Reagan Magumba, Isaac Kasasa, Mulungi Kasim, Alex Kanabi and Patrick Ambayo.
Edwin Atukwase of Wide Travel Deals International reaffirmed the company’s commitment to Ugandan boxing: “The main aim of this award is to motivate the boxers, and we shall continue funding this award.”
The evening not only celebrated individual brilliance but also signaled a bright future for a sport that continues to gain momentum across the country.
