Unearthing boxing gems

Young Khomas boxers will trade leather this coming weekend at the UN Plaza in Windhoek. The tournament will feature senior and junior amateur boxers and will take place on Saturday afternoon. It will be Power-Power Development and Boxing Academy's first-ever development boxing tournament.The academy, founded by Risto 'Pac Man' Ashikoto and former world champion Paulus Ambunda, has its eyes set on helping many boxers who do not get the opportunity to fight at big events. “We started the academy in 2016, but it was dormant because we joined other academies to gain experience…. We have now decided to come up with our own tournament to help those neglected young talents with gaining exposure,” Ashikoto said. The event will see about 15 junior amateur fighters and 11 senior amateur fighters battling it out for gold and silver medals. Desert Larger is the main sponsor of the event, while Hartlief, Metro and Seawork Fish Processors are also giving sponsorships in kind. The Khomas Boxing Federation (KBF) has sanctioned the tournament. “We are expecting to see all Khomas boxing clubs well-represented at this tournament. “We are also giving trophies to individuals who have been inspirational to many boxers. “Former world champion Harry Simon, Nestor Tobias and many more will be honoured at the event,” Ashikoto added. Ambunda and Ashikoto are calling on all boxing lovers to come in their numbers to witness the event.The duo feel that the presence of many fans will serve as inspiration and motivation to the youngsters.Entrance at the gate will be free of charge and drinks will be sold at the event. The academy has plans to expand tournaments of this nature to other regions. The academy plans on taking tournaments to the Kunene, //Karas and the Kavango regions next year. “These are among some of the few regions which we believe have been neglected.“There are so much talented young boxers out there, but it is hard for them to get an opportunity. “That is why we are planning to expand our operations to other regions,” Ashikoto said.Jesse Jackson Kauraisa

Unearthing boxing gems

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