Ndaendapo goes international
Russia has become the next stop for Namibian professional boxers, with Abraham 'Energy' Ndaendapo being the latest one to travel there.
Abraham 'Energy' Ndaendapo is Namibia's next professional boxer to vie for a title in Russia, as he is set to travel to Moscow next Wednesday for an international title fight.
Ndaendapo, who is a free agent, is set to fight Russian Andreev Roman for the WBO lightweight intercontinental title next weekend.
His opponent, who is the current tittle holder, is ranked tenth in the WBO lightweight division.
It will be Ndaendapo's first professional fight outside Namibia and a win will give him a chance to fight for a world title.
Boxing trainer and international matchmaker Immanuel Moses says Ndaendapo is one of many boxers who have been asking him to help them get local and international fights.
Moses is an international matchmaker recognised by WBO and helps fighters in Africa when the opportunity comes their way.
“I have connected so many people in Africa to get fights overseas and I believe it's a good thing to the sport of boxing. To me professional boxing is business. I don't take it for granted so I make sure the fighters get what they deserve, and I make sure their trainers watch and study the footage of the opponent before they agree to take the fight,” he says.
He explains that his duty is solely to make the deal and present it to the boxer and his team to make sure they know what they are signing for.
He says he only works with legitimate boxing organisations such as WBO, WBA, IBF or WBC.
Moses will accompany Ndaendapo to Moscow along with his trainer, Albertus Tsamaseb.
“My work in Moscow is to do the paperwork and make sure all is place for Team Abraham.
“I will help all the boxers in Africa and for those who are contracted to promoters I will follow the procedure, which is to go through their management. At this time Abraham is a free agent. He confirmed that to me.” Moses says there are many fighting opportunities out there. “All we need to do is work together in the spirit of sportsmanship.”
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Ndaendapo, who is a free agent, is set to fight Russian Andreev Roman for the WBO lightweight intercontinental title next weekend.
His opponent, who is the current tittle holder, is ranked tenth in the WBO lightweight division.
It will be Ndaendapo's first professional fight outside Namibia and a win will give him a chance to fight for a world title.
Boxing trainer and international matchmaker Immanuel Moses says Ndaendapo is one of many boxers who have been asking him to help them get local and international fights.
Moses is an international matchmaker recognised by WBO and helps fighters in Africa when the opportunity comes their way.
“I have connected so many people in Africa to get fights overseas and I believe it's a good thing to the sport of boxing. To me professional boxing is business. I don't take it for granted so I make sure the fighters get what they deserve, and I make sure their trainers watch and study the footage of the opponent before they agree to take the fight,” he says.
He explains that his duty is solely to make the deal and present it to the boxer and his team to make sure they know what they are signing for.
He says he only works with legitimate boxing organisations such as WBO, WBA, IBF or WBC.
Moses will accompany Ndaendapo to Moscow along with his trainer, Albertus Tsamaseb.
“My work in Moscow is to do the paperwork and make sure all is place for Team Abraham.
“I will help all the boxers in Africa and for those who are contracted to promoters I will follow the procedure, which is to go through their management. At this time Abraham is a free agent. He confirmed that to me.” Moses says there are many fighting opportunities out there. “All we need to do is work together in the spirit of sportsmanship.”
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