From Boxer to Butcher: Idi Amin's Dark Journey Did you know that Idi Amin, the infamous Ugandan dictator, was a former swimmer and boxer? He was the light heavyweight boxing champion of Uganda in 1955. Amin, who ruled Uganda from 1971 to 1979, became notorious for his brutal regime, earning the nickname 'Butcher of Uganda.' During his reign, an estimated 100,000 to 500,000 people were killed. Despite his brutal reputation, Amin was a charismatic figure who loved sports and even declared himself