Hollard hints at boxing future
Namibian women boxers could soon be called up because Hollard Namibia is looking into the possibility of getting them involved in boxing.
The Hollard insurance company has revealed that it could consider supporting local boxing in the future.
This is after the company was involved in sponsoring Salute Boxing's Desert Rumble boxing bonanza held in Swakopmund in December last year.
The company has not made any decision yet, but it strongly felt that there could be a future partnership in boxing.
Speaking on behalf of the company, brand marketing manager Henriette Crouse said: “It was truly an amazing event which we sponsored last year.
“I must say that we were impressed by the quality of the fights and the Namibian boxers.
“I do believe that we might just consider sponsoring boxing in the future.”
She noted that they might first consider getting more female boxers involved in the sport.
Namibia has been struggling to produce female boxers over the years given the number of women who have shown interest in the sport.
In recent times, aspiring young women boxers have emerged and have been looking for opponents to fight.
Salute spokesperson Armas Shivute thanked Hollard Namibia for coming on board and helping them organise a successful event.
Shivute promised more events of this nature from the boxing stable.
“I can assure you that it was like in the States and it was one of our best ever boxing events.
“This year we are planning on improving and making sure that everything is perfect.
“We do have plenty of fights lined up for the year with exciting cards,” Shivute said.
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA
This is after the company was involved in sponsoring Salute Boxing's Desert Rumble boxing bonanza held in Swakopmund in December last year.
The company has not made any decision yet, but it strongly felt that there could be a future partnership in boxing.
Speaking on behalf of the company, brand marketing manager Henriette Crouse said: “It was truly an amazing event which we sponsored last year.
“I must say that we were impressed by the quality of the fights and the Namibian boxers.
“I do believe that we might just consider sponsoring boxing in the future.”
She noted that they might first consider getting more female boxers involved in the sport.
Namibia has been struggling to produce female boxers over the years given the number of women who have shown interest in the sport.
In recent times, aspiring young women boxers have emerged and have been looking for opponents to fight.
Salute spokesperson Armas Shivute thanked Hollard Namibia for coming on board and helping them organise a successful event.
Shivute promised more events of this nature from the boxing stable.
“I can assure you that it was like in the States and it was one of our best ever boxing events.
“This year we are planning on improving and making sure that everything is perfect.
“We do have plenty of fights lined up for the year with exciting cards,” Shivute said.
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA
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