Shonena sweats ahead of Dong battle

Undefeated World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Africa welterweight champion, Mike Shonena, is training three times a day, as he readies himself to take on China's Youli Dong at the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF) on 24 August.His promoter, Nestor Tobias from the MTC Nestor Sunshine Boxing and Fitness Academy, said they always prepare their boxers as if they are going to fight for a world title.“He is ready,” said Tobias. With 14 fights to his name, Shonena is slowly but surely moving towards a world title bout. He remains undefeated having and has defended his WBO Africa title four consecutive times.The fight against Dong, who is the current WBO Asia Pacific youth welterweight champion, will be a great stepping stone for the hard-hitting fifth ranked Shonena. The Chinese boxer is ranked 15th by the WBO and needs to bring his A-game if he wants to compete with the Namibian.Shonena's track record speaks for itself. He last fought on 20 April in the Independence Legacy Fight Part 2, outclassing his Tanzanian opponent Shadrack Ignas.]He won via a technical knockout (TKO) in the fourth round of their 12-round bout.Dong, who is set to face his first African opponent, has a record of 15 fights, 13 wins, one loss and a draw.His last fight was in December last year against India's Pardeep Kharera, who he stopped in the eighth round of their hard-fought battle.Both the WBO Africa and WBO Asia Pacific youth titles will be on the line.The undercard will be announced in due course. Standard tickets are selling for N$100. VIP tables that seat 10 people cost N$10 000.Tickets are available at Computicket at Shoprite and Checkers outlets countrywide, and will also be on sale at the venue. The fight will be broadcast live in Namibia and China.Limba Mupetami

Shonena sweats ahead of Dong battle

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Namibian Sun 2025-05-07

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Shonena sweats ahead of Dong battle

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