Sports 30 July 2026 Daily Monitor (Uganda)
Iddi Abdul, Grandson of Former Ugandan President Amin, Disqualified from Boxing Match
Iddi Abdul, grandson of former Ugandan dictator Idi Amin, was disqualified from a boxing bout due to an illegal headbutt. The incident occurred during the Friday night boxing competition in Kampala. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/boxing/boxer-abdul-grandson-of-amin-disqualified-for-headbutt-5541262
Iddi Abdul, the grandson of notorious former Ugandan President Idi Amin, found his participation in a boxing match cut short after a disqualification. The incident took place during a professional boxing event held on Friday night in Kampala.
Abdul was disqualified from his bout after being judged to have delivered an illegal headbutt to his opponent. The referee’s decision ended his participation in the match, much to the disappointment of his supporters.
While the specific details of the fight and the opponent were not immediately clear, the disqualification marks a notable moment in the boxing career of the grandson of the former president. Idi Amin’s regime, which lasted from 1971 to 1979, is remembered for its brutality and human rights abuses.
This event adds a contemporary sporting narrative to the legacy of the Amin family name in Uganda. The boxing fraternity will be watching to see how Abdul responds to this setback and whether he can rebuild his career in the sport.