Isaac Zebra Jr
| 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 |
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.
Early life and family background
Zebra 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
Zebra Jr represented Uganda in amateur competitions, including the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, where he competed in the preliminary rounds.[6]
Commonwealth games 2022
He 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
He 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 | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Ahmed Saad | UD | 6 | Feb 03, 2024 | Yas Links Golf Course, Abu Dhabi, UAE | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Ibrahem Kandel | TKO | 5 (6), 1:32 | Jan 13, 2024 | Abu Dhabi, UAE | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Alibaba R Tarimo | TKO | 4 | December 26, 2023 | Lugogo Hockey Grounds, Kampala, UGA |
Style
Zebra 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
Beyond the ring, he helps run the Zebra Boxing Club, mentoring young boxers in Kampala.[4][11]
See also
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ a b c "Uganda: Zebra Ssenyange Jr carries father's boxing dream". BBC Sport. 2021-01-05. Retrieved 2025-09-14.
- ^ a b "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".
- ^ a b "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.