Ndafoluma predicts a knockout 2019
Lukas Ndafoluma has his sights set on breaking records and becoming a Namibian great in 2019.
The boxer was scheduled to have his last fight for the year against Zimbabwe's Jimmy Mabundji at the end of last month, but the clash was postponed.
Ndafoluma said he requested the postponement because he was not given enough time to prepare.
He is looking forward to a brighter 2019 and hopes to carry forward the form he has displayed in 2018.
“Yes, I was disappointed by the fact that the fight was postponed but it was for the best. I am happy with the progress I made in 2018.
“It has been a great year for me and I will forever cherish the memories and the title I won this year.
“As for now, I am looking forward to an awesome 2019, with bigger opportunities and bigger titles,” Ndafoluma said.
He made his professional debut in 2007 against fellow Namibian, Steven Shimbonde.
Ndafoluma outclassed Shimbonde at the SKW sports grounds to record his first professional victory.
It took him 10 professional fights and five years before he fought for a title.
On 3 August this year, Ndafoluma became the new World Boxing Federation (WBF) intercontinental middleweight champion at The Dome in Swakopmund.
He won the title after defeating fellow Namibian, Ebenestus Kaangundue.
Ndafoluma successfully defended his title, when he defeated Hussein Itaba of Zimbabwe on 31 August.
Ndafoluma has so far won 13 fights, while only losing one bout.
He was born on 25 December 1985 at Oshakati.
He grew up at Oshatumba village in Ompundja with his great-grandmother.
Ndafoluma attended Ompundja Primary School and this is where his love for fighting started.
“I wish all my fans and the entire Namibia a great festive season and a prosperous New Year.”
Jesse Jackson Kauraisa
The boxer was scheduled to have his last fight for the year against Zimbabwe's Jimmy Mabundji at the end of last month, but the clash was postponed.
Ndafoluma said he requested the postponement because he was not given enough time to prepare.
He is looking forward to a brighter 2019 and hopes to carry forward the form he has displayed in 2018.
“Yes, I was disappointed by the fact that the fight was postponed but it was for the best. I am happy with the progress I made in 2018.
“It has been a great year for me and I will forever cherish the memories and the title I won this year.
“As for now, I am looking forward to an awesome 2019, with bigger opportunities and bigger titles,” Ndafoluma said.
He made his professional debut in 2007 against fellow Namibian, Steven Shimbonde.
Ndafoluma outclassed Shimbonde at the SKW sports grounds to record his first professional victory.
It took him 10 professional fights and five years before he fought for a title.
On 3 August this year, Ndafoluma became the new World Boxing Federation (WBF) intercontinental middleweight champion at The Dome in Swakopmund.
He won the title after defeating fellow Namibian, Ebenestus Kaangundue.
Ndafoluma successfully defended his title, when he defeated Hussein Itaba of Zimbabwe on 31 August.
Ndafoluma has so far won 13 fights, while only losing one bout.
He was born on 25 December 1985 at Oshakati.
He grew up at Oshatumba village in Ompundja with his great-grandmother.
Ndafoluma attended Ompundja Primary School and this is where his love for fighting started.
“I wish all my fans and the entire Namibia a great festive season and a prosperous New Year.”
Jesse Jackson Kauraisa
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