Nakathila inspires boys in the north
WBO Africa champion Jeremiah 'Low-Key' Nakathila continues to show love to young people.
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA
Jeremiah 'Low-Key' Nakathila took time to talk to boys about the benefits of boxing, and sport in general, during his recent visits to northern Namibia.
The boxer said he hoped his chats with the youngsters would inspire them. Nakathila is currently ranked number three by the World Boxing Organisation and has aspirations to fight for the WBO world title if all goes well this year. He spoke to kids about the challenges life has to offer and how they can overcome them.
“The boys from the villages in the north are so inspired by me and that is why I always try and give them some good advice.
“The most important thing I have been telling them is to take school seriously and make sure that that they are active in sport activities,” Nakathila said. He demonstrated some of his boxing techniques and gave the boys advice on how to become good boxers.
“One of the most important pieces of advice I gave them was to stay away from crime and alcohol abuse, given what it does to people.
“We do really care about these young boys and just want the best for them.”
It was not the first time Jeremiah Nakathila had met with youngsters from the northern regions.
His biggest desire is to pass on his skills to future generations in order to keep the pride of boxing intact in the northern regions.
“When I retire from the sport, I will identify these ambitious young boys who have talent and train them to become champions like me.”
A sergeant in the Namibian police and a man with principles, Nakathila has been one of the most impressive fighters of the current generation.
Born on 17 December 1989 at Eunda-Uukolonkadhi in the Omusati Region, the boxer remains hopeful of winning a world title.
Nakathila attended the Ombome Combined School before going to Sam Nujoma High School.
He recently turned down a chance to fight for the IBO junior lightweight world title because his promoter, Nestor Tobias, did not think the title was prestigious enough for a boxer of Nakathila's calibre.
Jeremiah 'Low-Key' Nakathila took time to talk to boys about the benefits of boxing, and sport in general, during his recent visits to northern Namibia.
The boxer said he hoped his chats with the youngsters would inspire them. Nakathila is currently ranked number three by the World Boxing Organisation and has aspirations to fight for the WBO world title if all goes well this year. He spoke to kids about the challenges life has to offer and how they can overcome them.
“The boys from the villages in the north are so inspired by me and that is why I always try and give them some good advice.
“The most important thing I have been telling them is to take school seriously and make sure that that they are active in sport activities,” Nakathila said. He demonstrated some of his boxing techniques and gave the boys advice on how to become good boxers.
“One of the most important pieces of advice I gave them was to stay away from crime and alcohol abuse, given what it does to people.
“We do really care about these young boys and just want the best for them.”
It was not the first time Jeremiah Nakathila had met with youngsters from the northern regions.
His biggest desire is to pass on his skills to future generations in order to keep the pride of boxing intact in the northern regions.
“When I retire from the sport, I will identify these ambitious young boys who have talent and train them to become champions like me.”
A sergeant in the Namibian police and a man with principles, Nakathila has been one of the most impressive fighters of the current generation.
Born on 17 December 1989 at Eunda-Uukolonkadhi in the Omusati Region, the boxer remains hopeful of winning a world title.
Nakathila attended the Ombome Combined School before going to Sam Nujoma High School.
He recently turned down a chance to fight for the IBO junior lightweight world title because his promoter, Nestor Tobias, did not think the title was prestigious enough for a boxer of Nakathila's calibre.
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