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| Birth name | Akhiru Golooba |
| Nickname | Atta Soja |
| Nationality | Ugandan |
| Born | 23 September 2000 Kampala |
| Occupation | Boxer |
| Years active | 2018–present |
| Agent | Shadir Musa Bwogi |
| Weight | 107 kg (236 lb; 16 st 12 lb) |
| Spouse | Vivian Nuwahereza |
| Sport | |
| Weight class | Heavyweight |
| Coached by | Lawrence Kalyango |
Akhiru Golooba professionally known as Atta Soja, is a Ugandan boxer born on 23rd September 2000. Atta Soja was born and raised in Kampala District. He is known for his impressive boxing skills and unwavering dedication to the boxing sport.[1]
Education background[edit]
In 2007, Atta Soja started his elementary studies at Remah Junior School in Kampala and later achieved a primary leaving certificate from the Uganda National Examinations Board. In 2016, Atta joined Kampala Secondary School for his ordinary-level education and completed with a certificate from the Uganda National Examinations Board. At a young age, Atta always loved boxing as a sport and right after his education, he proceeded with boxing as a profession till date.[1]
Career[edit]
At a young age[2], Akhiru developed passion for boxing and started training at a local gym in Naakulabye where he gained skills to take boxing to a professional level of play. In 2018, Atta started professional championships.[3] His track record caught the attention of boxing scouts, earning him a reputation as one of Uganda's most promising boxers.[4]
In 2024, Atta was backed up by Tokyo Olympic boxer Shadir Musa Bwogi as his couch, Atta knocked down fellow debutant Ronald Kisakye early in the second round in one of the undercards on Great Strikers event at Club Obligato on 9th March in Kampala District.[5][6]
Personal life[edit]
Atta Soja is in a public relationship with Vivian Nuwahereza, the couple does not have any children together.[7][2]
References[edit]
- ^ a b Admin, Daily Spear (2024-04-07). "Atta Soja Biography: Akhiru Golooba's Boxing Career Profile Revealed to TikTok Fans". Daily Spear UG. Retrieved 2024-04-26.
- ^ a b "Atta Soja: The aspiring heavyweight champ". Monitor. 2024-03-25. Archived from the original on 2024-04-04. Retrieved 2024-04-26.
- ^ "Unveiling the Boxing Journey of Atta Soja: From TikTok Sensation to Title Fights". 2024-04-07. Retrieved 2024-04-26.
- ^ admin (2024-04-07). "Rising Star: Atta Soja Takes Ugandan Boxing to New Heights". Kampala Sqoop. Retrieved 2024-04-26.
- ^ "A New Era for Ugandan Boxing: Atta Soja, Sets Eyes on Heavyweight Boxing Championship". Archived from the original on 2024-04-18. Retrieved 2024-04-26.
- ^ "Atta Soja: The Boxing Sensation Taking Ugandan Boxing To New Heights". Archived from the original on 2024-04-08. Retrieved 2024-04-26.
- ^ "Heavyweight boxer Golooba plots second KO in pro division". New Vision.