{"id":59921,"date":"2023-12-12T17:40:23","date_gmt":"2023-12-12T17:40:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/kilimanjaro-boxing-tourney-ignites-sparks"},"modified":"2023-12-12T18:09:44","modified_gmt":"2023-12-12T18:09:44","slug":"kilimanjaro-boxing-tourney-ignites-sparks","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\/all-news\/kilimanjaro-boxing-tourney-ignites-sparks","title":{"rendered":"Kilimanjaro Boxing tourney ignites sparks"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"color: #ff6600\"><strong>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. <\/strong><\/span>OSHAKATI- MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club hosted an amateur boxing bonanza at Oshakati Independence Stadium on Saturday, showcasing top-tier boxing with a display of skill and determination.<\/p>\n<p>A total of 10 bouts unfolded, featuring boxers from various stables vying for top honours.<\/p>\n<p>In the 46-48 kg weight category, Nangolo Tadeus from Baby Elephant Boxing Academy (BEBA) emerged victorious against Simeon Andreas from Ongwediva Boxing Club (OBC) after three intense rounds.<\/p>\n<p>Moving to the 51-54 kg weight class, Nangolo Isdor from King Filimone Boxing Academy (KFSBA) secured a win against Andreas Naimwala from (DBC), while Angula Samaria from Bulelo Boxing Academy (BBA) triumphed over Haikali Fillemon from Rainbow Boxing Academy.<\/p>\n<p>Other notable matches included Johannes David from KFSBA defeating Philemon Mikael from OBC and Shikonenkeni Silas from BBA overpowering Kanu Kasavi from Rainbow Boxing Club.<\/p>\n<p>Following the main bout, Amon Iiyambo from Toremu Boxing Academy expressed his elation, emphasising the hard work invested and the belief that it\u2019s their time to dominate northern boxing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe worked so hard for this event, putting in a lot of work, and we came here and did what we wanted. I am happy with my boxers and the way they performed tonight,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>Joseph Bernhard from MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club shared his excitement about the tournament\u2019s success, expressing a future ambition to expand their events to other northern towns such as Katima Mulilo and Rundu.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThis was quite a successful event. Northerners turned up again and showed their support as usual. I can\u2019t thank boxing fans enough, as they play a crucial part in the development of the sport,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>In the 60-64 kg category, Julius Julius from MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club emerged victorious against Kambalala Lukas from KFSBA. Meanwhile, Titus Simeon from OBC secured a win against Nangombe Mathew from MTC Kilimanjaro in the main supporting bout.<\/p>\n<p><strong>For More News And Analysis About <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/namibia\">Namibia<\/a> Follow <a href=\"https:\/\/www.africa-press.net\/\">Africa-Press<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Africa-Press &#8211; Namibia. OSHAKATI- MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club hosted an amateur boxing bonanza at Oshakati Independence Stadium on Saturday, showcasing top-tier boxing with a display of skill and determination. A total of 10 bouts unfolded, featuring boxers from various stables vying for top honours. 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