Isaac Zebra Ssenyange Junior (commonly known as Mando) (born 22 December 2003) is a Ugandan Olympic athlete and professional boxer.[1] He has southpaw style of fighting.[2][3] He made his professional debut on 26 December 2023.
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
Nickname | Mando |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Born | 22 December 2003 Kampala, Uganda |
| Height | 1.73 m (5 ft 8 in) |
| Weight | Welterweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Reach | 175 cm (69 in) |
| Stance | Southpaw |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 39 |
| Wins | 33 |
| Win by KO | 9 |
| Losses | 6 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 1 |
Early life and family background
editZebra Jr. was born in Kampala, Uganda. He grew up in Bwaise, where his late father (Zebra Mando Sr.) founded the Zebra Boxing Club, a community club that nurtured many young boxers.[4] Following his father’s death in 2020, Zebra Jr. took on both boxing and leadership roles within the club.[5]
Amateur career
editZebra Jr represented Uganda in amateur competitions, including the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, where he competed in the preliminary rounds.[6]
Commonwealth games 2022
editHe was the youngest boxer of the Commonwealth Games 2022 which happened in the United Kingdom. [7][8] Isaac Zebra Jr lost his match against Arena Pakela During the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games Preliminaries of 32 at the National Exhibition Centre, Birmingham on 30th July 2022.[5]
Professional boxing record
editHe made his professional debut in December 2023 in Kampala, defeating Alibaba R Tarimo.[9] In January 2024, he fought in Abu Dhabi, winning by technical knockout against Ibrahem Kandil.[9] On 1 June 2024, he secured another victory against Abaasi Sseguya at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo.[10]
| 4 fights | 4 wins | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 3 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Win | 4–0 |  Abaasi Sseguya |
SD | 6 | Jun 01, 2024 | Hamz Stadium Nakivubo Kampala, Uganda |
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 |  Ahmed Saad |
UD | 6 | Feb 03, 2024 |  Yas Links Golf Course, Abu Dhabi, UAE |
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Ibrahem Kandel |
TKO | 5 (6), 1:32 | Jan 13, 2024 | Abu Dhabi, UAE |
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 |  Alibaba R Tarimo |
TKO | 4 | December 26, 2023 | Lugogo Hockey Grounds, Kampala, UGA |
Style
editZebra Jr. fights from a southpaw stance and has been praised for combining technical skill with aggression. He carries the nickname "Mando" in tribute to his father.[4]
Personal life
editSee also
editReferences
edit- ↑ "Home of the Birmingham 2022 Commonwealth Games". Commonwealth Games - Birmingham 2022.
- ↑ Isaac Zebra Ssenyange Junior on BoxRec Wiki
- ↑ "Isaac Zebra Ssenyange (Amateur Boxing) : Prize list and results". www.the-sports.org.
- 1 2 3 "Uganda: Zebra Ssenyange Jr carries father's boxing dream". BBC Sport. 2021-01-05. Retrieved 2025-09-14.[dead link]
- 1 2 "After pro debut on father's memorial Zebra won't turn back". Monitor. January 3, 2024.
- ↑ "Isaac Ssenyange Jr". Birmingham 2022. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ↑ "The youngest boxer of the Games, Uganda's Isaac Zebra Ssenyange Jr. follows his boxing legend father's pathway". July 30, 2022.
- ↑ Abel (Ow'ensonga), Kitaka (July 28, 2022). "Commonwealth: Must Know As Bombers Learn Opponents".
- 1 2 "Isaac Zebra Ssenyange Fight Record". Tapology. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ↑ Lutaaya, Richard (2024-06-02). "Zebra Jr wins at Hamz Stadium". Daily Monitor. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ↑ "INTERVIEW: "Life changed the day I saw my father lying in a pool of blood after he was shot dead," Isaac Zebra Jr, son of legendary boxer Zebra Ssenyange, wants to emulate Mayweather Jr by outclassing his father - Matooke Republic". August 24, 2022. Archived from the original on January 23, 2025. Retrieved September 25, 2024.