What was hyped as a grudge match turned into a boxing nightmare for Shakib Cham on Saturday night, when singer-turned-radio personality Rickman Manrick knocked him out cold in just Round 2 at the MTN Arena, Lugogo.

The crowd went wild as Rickman’s punches rained down on Shakib’s head, leaving the flashy socialite stretched helpless on the canvas. The referee had no choice but to end the fight, sealing Rickman’s dominance in the much-hyped celebrity boxing games.

Zari’s Rollercoaster of Emotions

Sitting ringside was Zari Hassan, who passionately cheered on her man from start to finish. Cameras captured her excitement turn into heartbreak as Shakib hit the ground. Ever the supportive wife, she rushed to comfort him after the brutal defeat, proving her love runs deeper than the ring drama.

The Shade Before the Show

In the lead-up to the fight, Shakib’s diehard fans had taunted Rickman, claiming Shakib was “sent” by none other than Rickman’s ex, Sheilah Gashumba, to humble him. But Rickman clearly had the last laugh with his fists doing all the talking, and the chatter went silent.

Rickman the Ring King?

This isn’t Rickman’s first celebrity boxing triumph. Back in December 2024, he sent Grenade Official packing in another bruising bout. Now with two wins in the bag, Rickman is fast becoming the undisputed face of Uganda’s celebrity boxing scene.