Manilora Farahat Uganda’s Boxing Warrior Conquers Russia
Ugandan professional boxer Manilora Farahat is steadily turning his international boxing journey into a story of resilience, discipline and national pride.
From his amateur days to the professional ranks, Farahat has built his career by embracing tough challenges, travelling beyond Uganda and stepping into the ring against international opposition.
His performances in Russia have particularly raised his profile, with the Ugandan earning respect on foreign soil through a series of competitive bouts — including two victories over Russian boxer Georgii Chelokhsaev.
Farahat first defeated Chelokhsaev in March 2026, before returning to the ring in September 2026 to beat the Russian again.
The two victories have become an important chapter in Farahat’s professional career and have strengthened his belief that he can compete at the highest international level.
18 professional bouts and counting
According to the BoxRec record provided, Farahat has now fought 18 professional bouts, registering 14 victories and four defeats, with no draws.
His professional journey began in April 2022 against Abaasi Sseguya, and since then he has shared the ring with a wide range of Ugandan, African and international opponents.
Manilora Farahat’s professional record
Date Opponent Result
April 2022 Abaasi Sseguya *Win
July 2022 Isaac Ssebuufu Loss
Oct. 2022 Godfrey Kyawaomu Win
Dec 2022 Jamil Kayiwa Win
June 2022 Moses Mutaka Win
Aug 2023 Fredrick Okou* Win
Nov 2023 Mohamed Kashinde Win
Jan 2024 Prosper J Alex Win
April 2024 Gael Assumani Win
Nov 2024 Daud Alaeav Loss
April 2025 Ayub Mwankina Win
May 2025 Loren Japhet Loss
July 2025 Swalick Kisitu* Win
Aug 2025 Yasri Kapela Win
Sept 2025 Rogers Kamulegeya Win
March 2026 Georgii Chelokhsaev Win
July 2026 Vadim Musaev Loss
Septemb2026
Georgii Chelokhsaev
Win
Record: 14 wins, 4 losses, 0 draws.
BoxRec marks Sseguya, Okou and Kisitu with an asterisk in the displayed record.
Russia became a defining chapter
Farahat’s repeated appearances in Russia have given him valuable international exposure and the opportunity to test his ability away from home.
His latest victory over Chelokhsaev was particularly significant because it came after the Russian had already faced him earlier in the year.
Farahat’s ability to return and defeat the same opponent twice demonstrates the competitive nature of his professional journey and his willingness to take on familiar opposition.
But his career has also had its difficult moments.
The Ugandan was forced to miss the 2026 Commonwealth Games because of injuries sustained around the period of his battles with Chelokhsaev.
Rather than allowing the setback to derail his ambitions, Farahat has continued working towards the next stage of his career.
Europe is the next target
At his homecoming press conference at Tonic Bar, Akamwesi Mall in Kanyanya, Farahat outlined his next ambition: to take his career into Europe and face European opposition.
For the 64kg fighter, the objective is not simply to increase the number of fights on his record.
He wants the European experience to help him move closer to his world championship dream, while using his boxing career to put Uganda on the international map.
Farahat has also kept the door open for national duty, expressing his willingness to answer whenever Uganda calls.
His desire remains to represent his country and win more medals on the international stage.
From missed opportunities to a bigger dream
Farahat’s journey has already included victories, defeats, injuries and international exposure but the bigger ambitions remain firmly in place.
His Olympic dream also remains alive through the qualification pathway towards the Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games.
Boxing’s qualification process for LA28 includes opportunities beginning with the 2027 World Boxing Championships, making the coming period potentially important for fighters targeting Olympic qualification.
For Farahat, the next stage is therefore about continuing to fight, gaining experience against stronger international opposition and positioning himself for the opportunities ahead.
From the amateur ranks to 18 professional fights, from Uganda to Russia and now with Europe in his sights, Manilora Farahat is refusing to let setbacks define his story.
His message is clear: the world title dream is still alive, the Olympic dream is still alive, and whenever Uganda calls, he is ready to answer.
