Background
Kayongo was born in Kampala, Uganda.
Kayongo was born in Kampala, Uganda.
His current residence is Street Paul, Minnesota. Amateur record: 219-(9)-(157)
Kayongo began his career with a first-round knockout of Anthony Howard in April 2003, and had a perfect record through ten fights, before a draw against Jose Antonio Ojeda in July 2004. His first loss came in his twelfth fight, against undefeated Shamone Alvarez in November 2004.
As of October 2009 Kayongo"s professional record was 14 wins (10 by knockout) against 2 losses and 1 draw.
Kayongo"s two career losses have come to unbeaten prospects Shamone Alvarez (8-0 at the time) and Jose Leo Moreno (11-0 at the time). Kayongo scored a fourth-round TKO against James Todd for the International Business Alliance welterweight world title on November 20, 2009.