Isaac Zebra Jr
Isaac Zebra Ssenyange Junior is a Ugandan Olympic athlete and professional boxer. He has southpaw style of fighting. 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 founded the Zebra Boxing Club, a community club that nurtured many young boxers. Following his father’s death in 2020, Zebra Jr. took on both boxing and leadership roles within the club.Amateur career
Zebra Jr represented Uganda in amateur competitions, including the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, where he competed in the preliminary rounds.Commonwealth games 2022
He was the youngest boxer of the Commonwealth Games 2022 which happened in the United Kingdom.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.
Professional boxing record
He made his professional debut in December 2023 in Kampala, defeating Alibaba R Tarimo.In January 2024, he fought in Abu Dhabi, winning by technical knockout against Ibrahem Kandil.
On 1 June 2024, he secured another victory against Abaasi Sseguya at Hamz Stadium, Nakivubo.
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | abbr|SD|Split decisionStyleZebra 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.Personal lifeBeyond the ring, he helps run the Zebra Boxing Club, mentoring young boxers in Kampala. |
abbr|SD|Split decision