Joseph Kiwanuka “ The Warrior”, “The African Express”

Joseph Kiwanuka — often nicknamed “ The Warrior”, “The African Express” — was a Ugandan professional boxer who fought primarily at super middleweight, later moving into light heavyweight and cruiserweight. He is sometimes referred to as “the Warrior” informally, but his documented ring alias is The African Express.

 Key Facts at a Glance

• Full Name: Joseph Kiwanuka
• Alias: The African Express
• Born: May 10, 1971, Uganda
• Height / Reach: 6’2″ (188 cm) / 82″ (208 cm)
• Professional Career: 1992 – 2004 (12 years)
• Record:
  • BoxRec lists 27 wins, 9 losses, 2 draws (38 fights).
  • Uganda Update News reports 28–7–2 (21 KOs), likely counting an additional bout.
• Retirement: Around 2004, after a series of late‑career losses and eye‑related health issues.
• Death: Passed away in May, 27, 2026 in Kampala Uganda.

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