Herbert Matovu Triumphs in Spectacular TKO Victory

Ugandan heavyweight boxing sensation Herbert Matovu commonly known as black Bomba, under the management and promotion of Nara Promotionz, delivered a commanding performance on May 24, 2025, securing a Technical Knockout (TKO) victory against Japan’s Mitsuro Brandon Tajima in a scheduled 8-round bout.

The fight, held before an electrified international audience, saw Matovu’s power and precision overwhelm his opponent, forcing a stoppage and marking yet another milestone in the rising star’s professional journey.

“The fight was good; we managed to scoop a win. We are aiming at higher rankings and I’m looking forward to ranking in the first 10 boxers in the world” Matovu stated.

He added, “I urge everyone in Uganda including promoters, managers and other leaders that they should improve the sector through licensing, for instance after the fight in Japan I was licensed and just imagine we have been paying for licenses here in Uganda from way back but no one has a license”

This victory improves Herbert Matovu’s professional record to: 9 Fights – 8 Wins – 7 by Knockout – 1 Loss

The win has significantly boosted Matovu’s standing in the boxing world, placing him as: No. 1 Heavyweight in East Africa, No. 5 in Africa and No. 127 Globally

Matovu’s team, led by Nara Promotionz, has expressed pride in his rapid progress and reaffirmed their commitment to developing elite-level talent in Uganda and across the continent.

“Herbert’s performance speaks volumes about the future of African boxing. He’s disciplined, explosive, and determined to dominate the heavyweight division on the global stage,” said Matovu’s manager, Allan Busulwa.

The boxing fraternity is now watching closely as Herbert Matovu positions himself for higher-profile continental and international title bouts in the coming months.