By Sports Reporter
AFTER missing out on his title fight against undefeated International Boxing Organisation (IBO) Super Lightweight champion, Eduard Troyanovsky, Julius ‘Blue Machine’ Indongo will have a chance to stretch his arms when he comes face to face with South African, Zolani Marali.
Indongo and Marali will trade blows at the ‘No Mercy part 4 boxing bonanza’ scheduled for Saturday at the Windhoek Country Club.
Part of the action on the night will see the likes of Immanuel ‘Prince’ Naidjala and Desert Storm in action for World Boxing Association (WBA) titles.
With three titles on the line, boxing fans should expect top action on the night and with that in mind, Indongo has promised that, “die poppe sal dans” come October 3.
The main bout will see Naidjala take on Cebo Ngema (South Africa) for the WBA Pan African title while the supporting bout will be a tough and interesting local derby between two young lions Desert Storm and Sir Kamati for the vacant WBA Pan African Featherweight title.
Meanwhile, MTC and the Nestor Sunshine Boxing and Fitting Academy have renewed their allegiance after agreeing to a new three-year-deal worth N$10,3 million.
Announcing the new MTC’s Chief Human Capital Tim Ekandjo said, “We are happy to renew this partnership for another three years because the MTC Sunshine Academy has done our brand proud. They have produced world class results … and we admire their professional attitude and that is why their boxing events attract the best crowds compared to any other sports code, and boxing has a loyal following in Namibia with passionate fans.”
Academy chairman, Nestor Tobias said, “Our first sponsorship was only N$1 000 that shows you that we have come a long way. We have produced three world titles so far which is a remarkable achievement and 25 African champions. We are blessed with remarkable boxing talent in Namibia with the likes of Immanuel ‘Prince’ Naidjala, Bethuel Tyson Uushona once rated number one in the world alongside Manny Pacquiao, Vikapita ‘Beastmaster’ Meroro, all held both African and international titles and fought the best in the world.”
Tobias was optimistic about the future of boxing and mentioned various prospects that are coming through the ranks which include Desert Storm, Sir Kamati, The Executioner, Nathaniel Kakololo, Jeremiah Nakathila, Paulinus Paulus, Jonas Mathias, Mendu Kaangundue and The Silent Assassin among others.