Fans send Indongo support
Namibian boxing fans have sent Julius Indongo messages of encouragement ahead of his fight against Terence Crawford of the US this weekend.
Namibia's super lightweight champion Julius Indongo is in Nebraska preparing for Saturday's showdown with Terence Crawford of the US.
The two are will square off in a historic unification mega-fight in Lincoln, Nebraska, Crawford's hometown.
Indongo, who has a record of 22 fights, no losses and 11 knockouts, is accompanied by promoter Nestor Tobias, Mike Shonena, Paulus 'The Hitman' Moses and trainer Joseph Hantindi. He holds the WBA and IBF world super lightweight titles.
The team set up camp in Los Angeles on 9 August, where they used Freddie Roach's Wild Card Boxing Club for final preparations for the fight. They left for Nebraska last week Wednesday.
It will be a tough test for the champion, who will fight an equally successful competitor. Crawford holds the WBC, WBO and Lineal titles and has 31 wins, no losses and 22 knockouts.
Before he left Indongo said he feared nothing and would like the country to give him full support. “I am ready and would like the Namibian nation to support me as I plan to make history,” Indongo said.
A public workout is scheduled for today, to be followed by a final press conference tomorrow.
The official weigh-in will take place on Friday.
Moses, who is Indongo's sparring partner, says the boxer is training well in the US and is looking forward to the fight. “We are following the training schedule and will stick to our plan to win the fight,” he says.
Local boxing fans sent the boxer messages of support through social media. Veiko Amutenya said Indongo should be fast in the ring and not give Crawford any chances to knock him down.
Elisandra Hezron said she was waiting for Saturday and wished the local champion well. “Please do it for yourself before considering your nation, that way you will knock Crawford out in 20 seconds,” she said.
Simon Kandume also wished Indongo well. “I wish you all the best, stay focused, remember that Namibians sent you overseas to achieve the best.”
Tango Kweenda said it's not about where you come from, but about what you can do. “Good luck, Blue Machine.”
The fight is promoted by Top Rank and will be televised live by ESPN.
LIMBA MUPETAMI
The two are will square off in a historic unification mega-fight in Lincoln, Nebraska, Crawford's hometown.
Indongo, who has a record of 22 fights, no losses and 11 knockouts, is accompanied by promoter Nestor Tobias, Mike Shonena, Paulus 'The Hitman' Moses and trainer Joseph Hantindi. He holds the WBA and IBF world super lightweight titles.
The team set up camp in Los Angeles on 9 August, where they used Freddie Roach's Wild Card Boxing Club for final preparations for the fight. They left for Nebraska last week Wednesday.
It will be a tough test for the champion, who will fight an equally successful competitor. Crawford holds the WBC, WBO and Lineal titles and has 31 wins, no losses and 22 knockouts.
Before he left Indongo said he feared nothing and would like the country to give him full support. “I am ready and would like the Namibian nation to support me as I plan to make history,” Indongo said.
A public workout is scheduled for today, to be followed by a final press conference tomorrow.
The official weigh-in will take place on Friday.
Moses, who is Indongo's sparring partner, says the boxer is training well in the US and is looking forward to the fight. “We are following the training schedule and will stick to our plan to win the fight,” he says.
Local boxing fans sent the boxer messages of support through social media. Veiko Amutenya said Indongo should be fast in the ring and not give Crawford any chances to knock him down.
Elisandra Hezron said she was waiting for Saturday and wished the local champion well. “Please do it for yourself before considering your nation, that way you will knock Crawford out in 20 seconds,” she said.
Simon Kandume also wished Indongo well. “I wish you all the best, stay focused, remember that Namibians sent you overseas to achieve the best.”
Tango Kweenda said it's not about where you come from, but about what you can do. “Good luck, Blue Machine.”
The fight is promoted by Top Rank and will be televised live by ESPN.
LIMBA MUPETAMI
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