Warriors still alive
The chairman of Warriors Boxing Promotions, Ludwig Haimbodi, insists that the academy is still up and running despite failing to stage a competition this year.
Launched in 2009, the boxing stable has staged several tourneys, which included African and national title fights.
The academy has not had much success in terms of hosting top boxing events in the past two years, though.
About two years ago, Warriors Boxing Promotions announced plans of acquiring a piece of land from the City of Windhoek where they planned to build a gym.
“It has been a difficult time for sport in the country because of the financial situation.
“I can tell you that the lack of sponsorship has also affected our promotions in a way. What I can tell you at the moment is that the academy is still alive,” Haimbodi said.
“As to the issue of the land, I will not be able to say much about that because we are still in the process.
“We are still busy negotiating with the City of Windhoek about the deal,” he said.
Haimbodi emphasised the importance of staging a few boxing tournaments before the end of the year.
He acknowledged that time was running out for them to host their first tournament of the year.
The promoters currently have more than 50 professional and amateur boxers at their disposal.
“We do have many talented boxers here who are willing to give a great show to the public.
“All we can hope for now is to stage at least two boxing tournaments before the end of the year.
“All of this will be communicated to the public via the media once the time is right,” Haimbodi said.
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA
Launched in 2009, the boxing stable has staged several tourneys, which included African and national title fights.
The academy has not had much success in terms of hosting top boxing events in the past two years, though.
About two years ago, Warriors Boxing Promotions announced plans of acquiring a piece of land from the City of Windhoek where they planned to build a gym.
“It has been a difficult time for sport in the country because of the financial situation.
“I can tell you that the lack of sponsorship has also affected our promotions in a way. What I can tell you at the moment is that the academy is still alive,” Haimbodi said.
“As to the issue of the land, I will not be able to say much about that because we are still in the process.
“We are still busy negotiating with the City of Windhoek about the deal,” he said.
Haimbodi emphasised the importance of staging a few boxing tournaments before the end of the year.
He acknowledged that time was running out for them to host their first tournament of the year.
The promoters currently have more than 50 professional and amateur boxers at their disposal.
“We do have many talented boxers here who are willing to give a great show to the public.
“All we can hope for now is to stage at least two boxing tournaments before the end of the year.
“All of this will be communicated to the public via the media once the time is right,” Haimbodi said.
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA
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