Tyson 'still has what it takes'
Once a crowd's favourite, Bethuel 'Tyson' Uushona refuses to quit boxing without having exhausted all his options.
Namibia's forgotten champ Bethuel 'Tyson' Uushona claims he still has what it takes to win fights.
The boxer, who has been out of action for almost a year now, maintains that he can still pack a punch despite his absence from the ring.
Uushona last fought for the Salute Boxing Academy following his move from the MTC 'Sunshine' Academy.
“I am still a boxer and still do go to the gym to prepare for upcoming fights.
“At this moment, I have decided to work alone in Namibia because I believe it is better that way.
“Nestor Tobias and Kiriata Kamanya will always remain my bosses but I have just decided to work alone,” Uushona said.
The former World Boxing Federation welterweight world champion was once Namibia's top prospect, whom many tipped as a future boxing great.
His Olympic style boxing caught the eye of many boxing pundits who compared him to one of the world's greatest boxers, Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Uushona's career however came crumbling down after losing important fights.
The Namibian was stripped off his WBF title in 2018 after failing to defend it within the scheduled time.
He also lost a comeback fight against Rico Mueller of Germany by unanimous decision in the same year.
The boxer's career-dip however initially started when he lost an important fight to Argentinian Dario Pucheta in 2014.
The loss came at the time when Uushona was at his prime in his division.
This was followed by two more losses, which resulted in Uushona quitting the Tobias stable to join Salute. “As a person, I have decided to deal with people from outside Namibia because I know they can secure me big fights.
“I will not speak badly about my former promoters given that they actually helped me become a top boxer.
“The truth is that I do not think people will see me fighting at country club or elsewhere in this country because there is no money here.
“The economy has become so difficult that we are forced to seek for fights outside Namibia,” Uushona bemoaned.
He boasts a record of 36 wins, six losses and one draw in his professional career.
“I would just like to thank my fans for remaining by side through difficult periods of my career.
“In 2018, I clearly stated that I will only consider retiring at 50 and that is what I am still going to do if God permits me to.
“As boxers, we have our ups and downs but I can assure you that I will rise again.”
Jesse Jackson Kauraisa
The boxer, who has been out of action for almost a year now, maintains that he can still pack a punch despite his absence from the ring.
Uushona last fought for the Salute Boxing Academy following his move from the MTC 'Sunshine' Academy.
“I am still a boxer and still do go to the gym to prepare for upcoming fights.
“At this moment, I have decided to work alone in Namibia because I believe it is better that way.
“Nestor Tobias and Kiriata Kamanya will always remain my bosses but I have just decided to work alone,” Uushona said.
The former World Boxing Federation welterweight world champion was once Namibia's top prospect, whom many tipped as a future boxing great.
His Olympic style boxing caught the eye of many boxing pundits who compared him to one of the world's greatest boxers, Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Uushona's career however came crumbling down after losing important fights.
The Namibian was stripped off his WBF title in 2018 after failing to defend it within the scheduled time.
He also lost a comeback fight against Rico Mueller of Germany by unanimous decision in the same year.
The boxer's career-dip however initially started when he lost an important fight to Argentinian Dario Pucheta in 2014.
The loss came at the time when Uushona was at his prime in his division.
This was followed by two more losses, which resulted in Uushona quitting the Tobias stable to join Salute. “As a person, I have decided to deal with people from outside Namibia because I know they can secure me big fights.
“I will not speak badly about my former promoters given that they actually helped me become a top boxer.
“The truth is that I do not think people will see me fighting at country club or elsewhere in this country because there is no money here.
“The economy has become so difficult that we are forced to seek for fights outside Namibia,” Uushona bemoaned.
He boasts a record of 36 wins, six losses and one draw in his professional career.
“I would just like to thank my fans for remaining by side through difficult periods of my career.
“In 2018, I clearly stated that I will only consider retiring at 50 and that is what I am still going to do if God permits me to.
“As boxers, we have our ups and downs but I can assure you that I will rise again.”
Jesse Jackson Kauraisa
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