Celebs geared up
An MTC initiative, aimed at bringing social change, is gaining momentum.
MTC yesterday handed over training gear and announced the coaches for prominent personalities, who will fight in the MTC Knockout boxing project on 12 October.
The highly-anticipated and first-of-its-kind project is aimed at addressing the increase in gender-based violence in the country through social change. The 18 personalities are divided into three training camps, namely the MTC Nestor Sunshine Boxing Academy, the MTC Salute Boxing and the MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club stable.
The celebs will undergo three months of training in their quest to be fight-ready. In addition, MTC also introduced eight Miss Namibia 2019 finalists, who in their individual capacities pledged their support towards the project and will be the ring ladies.
They are Nashya Dunaiski, Preclina Sagarias, Varaa Hambira, Tracey-Lee Junius, Emily Kandanga, Taylo Mannetti, Lawren Pringle and Michelle Labuschagne. Hambira, who spoke on behalf of the ring ladies, said gender-based violence is a serious issue in the country and they are grateful for the opportunity to be part of the initiative. MTC executive Tim Ekandjo thanked all the celebs for committing to the cause, adding it is only through collective and collaborative actions that the country can effectively combat social ills, in particular, GBV.
“In a mutual spirit of collectiveness, we are glad that prominent young men and women have come together to join MTC in this cause,” said Ekandjo. He said “just as any other sport, boxing requires a high level of self-discipline and control”.
“It is therefore dependent on you, the boxers and your assigned trainer, to work out a suitable training session timeline for your preparation.”
The Knockout project was launched on 6 June and eminent personalities will exhibit their boxing skills in three one-minute rounds at the Windhoek Country Club Resort.
Tickets are available at Webtickets for N$250. A table costs N$10 000 and corporates who wish to brand a personality's boxing trunks can do so at a cost of N$50 000.
The fights will also be broadcast live on NBC. All proceeds will be given to charity.
The full card is as follows:
Junior middleweight title: KP Illest (award-winning artist) vs Paul da Prince (TV and radio personality, R&B singer, songwriter and MC.
Heavyweight title: Jossy Joss (marketing manager: Energy 100FM) vs Amos Shiyuka (business personality).
Cruiserweight title: D-Naff (award-winning gospel artist) vs Luis Munana (TV personality/producer).
Heavyweight title: Theo Ishuna (MTC key accounts executive and NBC news anchor) vs to be announced (TBA).
Super middleweight title: DJ Cheeze (Fresh FM DJ) vs Sunny Boy (rapper).
Junior middleweight title: Johnny Johnson Doëseb (businessman) vs Job Amupanda (political activist).
Junior middleweight title: Mappz Kapofi (rapper, radio presenter and MC) vs Mufaro Nesongano (NWR communications manager).
Heavyweight title: Michael Vermeulen (managing director of Mikel Jes) vs Tate Buti (musician).
In addition Sam Shivute, a motivational speaker and transformational coach, will also fight on the night. His opponent will be announced in due time.
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The highly-anticipated and first-of-its-kind project is aimed at addressing the increase in gender-based violence in the country through social change. The 18 personalities are divided into three training camps, namely the MTC Nestor Sunshine Boxing Academy, the MTC Salute Boxing and the MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club stable.
The celebs will undergo three months of training in their quest to be fight-ready. In addition, MTC also introduced eight Miss Namibia 2019 finalists, who in their individual capacities pledged their support towards the project and will be the ring ladies.
They are Nashya Dunaiski, Preclina Sagarias, Varaa Hambira, Tracey-Lee Junius, Emily Kandanga, Taylo Mannetti, Lawren Pringle and Michelle Labuschagne. Hambira, who spoke on behalf of the ring ladies, said gender-based violence is a serious issue in the country and they are grateful for the opportunity to be part of the initiative. MTC executive Tim Ekandjo thanked all the celebs for committing to the cause, adding it is only through collective and collaborative actions that the country can effectively combat social ills, in particular, GBV.
“In a mutual spirit of collectiveness, we are glad that prominent young men and women have come together to join MTC in this cause,” said Ekandjo. He said “just as any other sport, boxing requires a high level of self-discipline and control”.
“It is therefore dependent on you, the boxers and your assigned trainer, to work out a suitable training session timeline for your preparation.”
The Knockout project was launched on 6 June and eminent personalities will exhibit their boxing skills in three one-minute rounds at the Windhoek Country Club Resort.
Tickets are available at Webtickets for N$250. A table costs N$10 000 and corporates who wish to brand a personality's boxing trunks can do so at a cost of N$50 000.
The fights will also be broadcast live on NBC. All proceeds will be given to charity.
The full card is as follows:
Junior middleweight title: KP Illest (award-winning artist) vs Paul da Prince (TV and radio personality, R&B singer, songwriter and MC.
Heavyweight title: Jossy Joss (marketing manager: Energy 100FM) vs Amos Shiyuka (business personality).
Cruiserweight title: D-Naff (award-winning gospel artist) vs Luis Munana (TV personality/producer).
Heavyweight title: Theo Ishuna (MTC key accounts executive and NBC news anchor) vs to be announced (TBA).
Super middleweight title: DJ Cheeze (Fresh FM DJ) vs Sunny Boy (rapper).
Junior middleweight title: Johnny Johnson Doëseb (businessman) vs Job Amupanda (political activist).
Junior middleweight title: Mappz Kapofi (rapper, radio presenter and MC) vs Mufaro Nesongano (NWR communications manager).
Heavyweight title: Michael Vermeulen (managing director of Mikel Jes) vs Tate Buti (musician).
In addition Sam Shivute, a motivational speaker and transformational coach, will also fight on the night. His opponent will be announced in due time.
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