Career
Early career
Semata"s career in fighting started at the age of 15 when he joined a gym in his local suburb in Kampala where he learnt boxing under the tutelage of local coach Mohammad Ngima. After winning numerous local trophies he was spotted by Shala Golola who immediately recognized his talents and convinced him to swap boxing for Muay Thai. After a few local fights Semata was selected at the age of 18 to represent the Ugandan national Muay Thai team
He was a part of the national team to compete in Thailand in 2010.
Move to Thailand
Despite losing his first fight by decision a local promoter saw the potential in the young Ugandan and offered him a contract at his gym in Bangkok. During this period he fought numerous Thai opponents and began to gain prominence.
lieutenant was in 2012 that he was offered a contract by Lion Muay Thai in Phuket and now for Tiger Muay Thai. International Recognition
After impressing in a number of local fights a fight was arranged with Thai legend Saenchai.
The fight was set for the 20th of July 2012 and would be the billed as the feature fight for Muay Thai Gala in Ratchaburi Province for the World Professional Muaythai Federation title in Super Welterweight class.
Although losing on points the local Muay Thai community began to take note of the young Ugandan who had been one of the few foreign fighters to go the distance with him. After a series of impressive performances Semata was given a chance to compete for the World Boxing Council Muaythai against Australian fighter Rhys Karakyriacos. The fight took take in Semata"s hometown of Kampala, Uganda on the 14th of June 2013.
Legend: Win Loss Draw/Number contest Notes.
