Lukas joins UK promoter

Namibia's featherweight top prospect Sakaria 'Desert Storm' Lukas has joined a UK-based boxing promoter. Lukas, who parted ways with former promoter Nestor Tobias, signed a deal with Al Siesta Boxing Promotions, managed by the promoter and matchmaker Al Siesta. Lukas has been described as one of Africa's best featherweight boxers after defending his WBO Africa featherweight title more than three times.But despite that, Desert Storm has struggled to secure a world title fight in his seven-year professional boxing career. The Namibian currently has a record of 21 wins in 21 fights, with 14 knockouts. In a media release by a Knowledge Boxing Management, the boxer is quoted expressing his excitement about the deal. “I am very excited to have signed a deal with Al Siesta Promotions that serves as a bridge for me to face quality opponents on big boxing cards worldwide. “Signing with Siesta Boxing will get me essential international experience and eventually raise my stock as an elite fighter at 126 pounds. “Siesta's expertise and contacts within the boxing industry will provide a unique platform to advance my career and hopefully get me my much-anticipated world title shot,” Lukas said. Lukas last fought in December when he defended his WBO belt against South Africa's Tello Dithebe by unanimous decision over 12 rounds. Al Siesta Promotions and Knowledge Boxing Management are currently in negotiations with other promoters to secure the Namibian a fight.“I can't wait to step into the ring and put up a great show as I have been training hard, keeping fit and sharpening my skills over the past weeks.”Lukas's manager, Knowledge Ipinge, said their goal was to provide the highest level of professional support and services to their clients. He said the decision to team up with Al Siesta was motivated by the level of the promoter's experience, professionalism and the fact that Siesta is willing to help Lukas get far in his career. “This deal serves as a clear signal that we are very serious about taking Namibians to the next level,” Ipinge said. JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA

Lukas joins UK promoter

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