Legacy bonanza to honour presidents
MTC Nestor Sunshine Boxing Academy announced yesterday that they will host a Legacy Independence Day boxing bonanza on 30 March in Windhoek.
The boxing bonanza will be held in honour of the first president of Namibia, Sam Nujoma, second president Hifikepunye Pohamba and current president Hage Geingob.
The boxing bonanza will have 14 undercards in total with development fights kicking off before more premier fights end the night.
On the night Walter 'Executioner' Kautondokwa will defend his Middleweight WBO Africa title against Billy Facundo Codoy of Argentina in the main bout.
The Namibian enjoys an unbeaten record of 16 fights and is yet to be tested in the ring. The Argentinean boxer has 40 fights, 36 wins and 4 losses to his name.
Kautondokwa said his opponent will yet again record a loss as he plans to win the fight.
“In March I will step in the ring and do what I do best. I thank all my fans for their support and encourage them to come and watch the fight,” he said.
Jeremiah 'Low-key' Nakathila will contest in the WBO Africa Junior lightweight title against Patrick Okine of Ghana. Okine has 23 fights, 19 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw. Nakathila has 15 fights, 12 wins and one loss.
On the night he too wants to record a win and said that he is preparing thoroughly for the fight with his sparring partners.
“I have a big team with me. I have great sparring partners and everyone should come and support us,” he said.
Nestor Tobias, the promoter, said victory would improve Kautondokwa's ranking and allow him a chance at a world title fight.
“He is power and speed. I'm not saying it will be a knockout but do come early to support,” he encouraged boxing fans.
He also said he wants his boxers to fight locally but there is no one to challenge them.
“If there is anyone who wants to take up the challenge please come forward,” Tobias said.
Stanley Simataa, deputy minister of information who was also present at the launch, said 2018 will be a year of reckoning in boxing. He said the boxing bonanza speaks volumes, hence the fact that presidents are being honoured.
“The transition of the former presidents to the current one has been smooth, orderly and peaceful. It's a great sign and I would like to see a knockout from you boxers.”
He also encouraged them to show the nation what they are made of.
“Namibia is a factory of world boxing champions. I encourage all boxing stables in the country to keep on producing world champions. The rest of Africa is looking to Namibia to produce champions,” Simataa said.
The event will take place at Ramatex and will start at 15:00.
Ticket will cost N$500 for VIPs and general tickets will sell for N$50.
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The boxing bonanza will have 14 undercards in total with development fights kicking off before more premier fights end the night.
On the night Walter 'Executioner' Kautondokwa will defend his Middleweight WBO Africa title against Billy Facundo Codoy of Argentina in the main bout.
The Namibian enjoys an unbeaten record of 16 fights and is yet to be tested in the ring. The Argentinean boxer has 40 fights, 36 wins and 4 losses to his name.
Kautondokwa said his opponent will yet again record a loss as he plans to win the fight.
“In March I will step in the ring and do what I do best. I thank all my fans for their support and encourage them to come and watch the fight,” he said.
Jeremiah 'Low-key' Nakathila will contest in the WBO Africa Junior lightweight title against Patrick Okine of Ghana. Okine has 23 fights, 19 wins, 3 losses and 1 draw. Nakathila has 15 fights, 12 wins and one loss.
On the night he too wants to record a win and said that he is preparing thoroughly for the fight with his sparring partners.
“I have a big team with me. I have great sparring partners and everyone should come and support us,” he said.
Nestor Tobias, the promoter, said victory would improve Kautondokwa's ranking and allow him a chance at a world title fight.
“He is power and speed. I'm not saying it will be a knockout but do come early to support,” he encouraged boxing fans.
He also said he wants his boxers to fight locally but there is no one to challenge them.
“If there is anyone who wants to take up the challenge please come forward,” Tobias said.
Stanley Simataa, deputy minister of information who was also present at the launch, said 2018 will be a year of reckoning in boxing. He said the boxing bonanza speaks volumes, hence the fact that presidents are being honoured.
“The transition of the former presidents to the current one has been smooth, orderly and peaceful. It's a great sign and I would like to see a knockout from you boxers.”
He also encouraged them to show the nation what they are made of.
“Namibia is a factory of world boxing champions. I encourage all boxing stables in the country to keep on producing world champions. The rest of Africa is looking to Namibia to produce champions,” Simataa said.
The event will take place at Ramatex and will start at 15:00.
Ticket will cost N$500 for VIPs and general tickets will sell for N$50.
LIMBA MUPETAMI
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