I still have three years - Uushona
Former World Boxing Federation (WBF) welterweight world champion, Bethuel 'Tyson' Uushona, insists he still has three more years left in professional boxing, before he hangs up his gloves.
The Namibian, who was stripped off his title after failing to defend it within the scheduled time, said he is ready to bounce back from a defeat he suffered in Germany recently.
He lost to Rico Mueller of Germany by unanimous decision about a fortnight ago.
Uushona, however, feels the decision to award the fight to the German was unfair, as he had dominated most of the rounds.
At the age of 36 and with six loses in his career, some in boxing circles have advised Uushona to consider quitting.
“You see, whenever someone loses a fight, people are first to criticise you. When I started boxing 16 years ago, I made the decision myself and not even my parents knew about what I had in mind.
“This is the same reason why I will decide on my own when I will quit this game, which I believe will be in three years' time,” Uushona said.
He boasts a record of 36 wins, six loses and one draw in his professional career.
Uushona was touted as a potential great during the time he was fighting for the MTC Nestor 'Sunshine' Tobias Boxing and Fitness Academy.
The boxer, however, lost an important fight to Argentinian Dario Pucheta in 2014.
This was followed by another two loses, which resulted in Uushona quitting the Tobias stable to join the Salute Boxing Academy.
“I have been in this game for too long and I was impressed with myself during my last fight, even if I lost to an unfortunate decision.
“I have picked myself up and I'm ready to pounce again, because I am already working hard in the gym to remain stronger and fit,” he said.
The boxer revealed that his and the German's camp are busy negotiating a rematch.
“From now on, I am still going to fight after every 50 days, as I promised my fans. I am not going to give up.”
Jesse Jackson Kauraisa
The Namibian, who was stripped off his title after failing to defend it within the scheduled time, said he is ready to bounce back from a defeat he suffered in Germany recently.
He lost to Rico Mueller of Germany by unanimous decision about a fortnight ago.
Uushona, however, feels the decision to award the fight to the German was unfair, as he had dominated most of the rounds.
At the age of 36 and with six loses in his career, some in boxing circles have advised Uushona to consider quitting.
“You see, whenever someone loses a fight, people are first to criticise you. When I started boxing 16 years ago, I made the decision myself and not even my parents knew about what I had in mind.
“This is the same reason why I will decide on my own when I will quit this game, which I believe will be in three years' time,” Uushona said.
He boasts a record of 36 wins, six loses and one draw in his professional career.
Uushona was touted as a potential great during the time he was fighting for the MTC Nestor 'Sunshine' Tobias Boxing and Fitness Academy.
The boxer, however, lost an important fight to Argentinian Dario Pucheta in 2014.
This was followed by another two loses, which resulted in Uushona quitting the Tobias stable to join the Salute Boxing Academy.
“I have been in this game for too long and I was impressed with myself during my last fight, even if I lost to an unfortunate decision.
“I have picked myself up and I'm ready to pounce again, because I am already working hard in the gym to remain stronger and fit,” he said.
The boxer revealed that his and the German's camp are busy negotiating a rematch.
“From now on, I am still going to fight after every 50 days, as I promised my fans. I am not going to give up.”
Jesse Jackson Kauraisa
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