Kennedy Katende (born 15 March 1985) is an Ugandan boxer from

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who qualified for the

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in the light-heavyweight division. His second place behind Kenneth Egan was good enough, and he benefitted from his compatriot Badou Jack's decision to fight for

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. In the 2016 Rio Olympics he fought for the country of his birth Uganda.

Professional boxing record

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Second Qualifier
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