Hitman honoured with ring
MTC and Nestor Sunshine Promotions honoured Paulus 'Hitman' Moses in Windhoek yesterday with a custom-made gold ring three weeks ahead of his fifth world title fight.
Moses will be fighting Ray Beltran for the vacant WBO lightweight world title, a new record for Namibia, on 16 February in the US.
The ring is a sign of honour and respect for the boxer's outstanding achievement in the world of boxing.
At a press conference yesterday, promoter Nestor Tobias spoke highly of his boxer, saying that he was one of the first boxers signed by the Academy in 2000.
Moses joined the Academy after hearing Tobias on radio talking about boxing. He phoned the promoter and asked if he could join his training. At the time Tobias only had three boxers, namely Rambo Anhindi, Siegfried Kaperu and Leonard Phillipus.
“He is Namibia's most successful boxer with many fights and he is also rated top. He is disciplined and dedicated to the craft of boxing and our first world champion under the Academy which became our breakthrough on the international boxing scene.
“Moses is hardworking and disciplined, a role model to the youth and a very grateful and humble person,” Tobias said.
Tim Ekandjo of MTC also had positive things to say about the boxer. “We all know the hall of shame in Namibia is crowded and the hall of fame and appreciation is almost non-existent. This is commendable, showing appreciation to an outstanding individual, sportsman and a role model to many who has built a successful life through boxing.”
Ekandjo added that Moses should remember that he is a legend, the best of the best, a true ambassador for Namibian sports and Namibia is proud of him.
Moses thanked boxing fans who always turn up in numbers to watch his fights, as well as his sponsor, MTC, and previous sponsor, NamPower.
He encouraged aspiring professional boxers to be patient, disciplined and not to run after money in their pursuit of greatness.
The boxer, who holds the rank of chief inspector in the Namibian police, started out as a warrant officer and climbed the ranks in his career through the years.
Moses, who has had 43 professional fights, 40 wins and 3 losses, made his debut on 8 November 2002 against Aaron Vilane, whom he defeated by technical knockout.
LIMBA MUPETAMI
The ring is a sign of honour and respect for the boxer's outstanding achievement in the world of boxing.
At a press conference yesterday, promoter Nestor Tobias spoke highly of his boxer, saying that he was one of the first boxers signed by the Academy in 2000.
Moses joined the Academy after hearing Tobias on radio talking about boxing. He phoned the promoter and asked if he could join his training. At the time Tobias only had three boxers, namely Rambo Anhindi, Siegfried Kaperu and Leonard Phillipus.
“He is Namibia's most successful boxer with many fights and he is also rated top. He is disciplined and dedicated to the craft of boxing and our first world champion under the Academy which became our breakthrough on the international boxing scene.
“Moses is hardworking and disciplined, a role model to the youth and a very grateful and humble person,” Tobias said.
Tim Ekandjo of MTC also had positive things to say about the boxer. “We all know the hall of shame in Namibia is crowded and the hall of fame and appreciation is almost non-existent. This is commendable, showing appreciation to an outstanding individual, sportsman and a role model to many who has built a successful life through boxing.”
Ekandjo added that Moses should remember that he is a legend, the best of the best, a true ambassador for Namibian sports and Namibia is proud of him.
Moses thanked boxing fans who always turn up in numbers to watch his fights, as well as his sponsor, MTC, and previous sponsor, NamPower.
He encouraged aspiring professional boxers to be patient, disciplined and not to run after money in their pursuit of greatness.
The boxer, who holds the rank of chief inspector in the Namibian police, started out as a warrant officer and climbed the ranks in his career through the years.
Moses, who has had 43 professional fights, 40 wins and 3 losses, made his debut on 8 November 2002 against Aaron Vilane, whom he defeated by technical knockout.
LIMBA MUPETAMI
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