Mungandjera shines
Joseph Benhard of the MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club said he was pleased with how things went down of the night.
Immanuel Mungandjera defeated Zimbabwe's Freeman Mabvongwa in an eight-round international welterweight fight on Saturday
The Namibia scored enough points to beat the Zimbabwean via a unanimous decision.
Michael Benhard also defeated Malawi's Israel Kamwamba on points in an in international lightweight bout.
Onesmus Nekundi made easy work of Festus Matias, after beating him on points in a catchweight fight. Sebastian Nathaniel beat Johannes Katumba, also in the catchweight division.
Jason Immanuel managed to beat Usko Rehebiam on points.
Julius Shetheni was declared the winner against Costa Nillo in a fight over six rounds.
Rafael Iita won his fight against Andreas Nghinaunye, while Lamek Fabian made his professional debut one to remember, after beating Shonena Paulus on points.
Morsande Johannes outclassed Samuel Kambuta to win his first professional fight.
Joseph Benhard of the MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club said he was pleased with how things went down of the night. He lauded all the winners and the fans who came in their numbers to support the fighters. “It was a great event and we are proud to have hosted a successful boxing event in the northern region.
“Thanks to the entire boxing enthusiasts who came in their numbers to support our event.
“It was really a special kind of feeling to host this boxing event and we wish to have many events in the future,” Bernard said.
It was the first time Kilimanjaro Boxing Promotion hosted an international fight at Oshakati, as part of a N$1.2 million sponsorship deal with MTC.
The club hosted its first international boxing tournament at Omuthiya in the Oshikoto Region in December 2015, when Namibian professional boxer Albinus 'Danny Boy' Felesianu defeated Godfrey Nemukongwe from South Africa via a second round technical knockout.
Jesse Jackson Kauraisa
The Namibia scored enough points to beat the Zimbabwean via a unanimous decision.
Michael Benhard also defeated Malawi's Israel Kamwamba on points in an in international lightweight bout.
Onesmus Nekundi made easy work of Festus Matias, after beating him on points in a catchweight fight. Sebastian Nathaniel beat Johannes Katumba, also in the catchweight division.
Jason Immanuel managed to beat Usko Rehebiam on points.
Julius Shetheni was declared the winner against Costa Nillo in a fight over six rounds.
Rafael Iita won his fight against Andreas Nghinaunye, while Lamek Fabian made his professional debut one to remember, after beating Shonena Paulus on points.
Morsande Johannes outclassed Samuel Kambuta to win his first professional fight.
Joseph Benhard of the MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club said he was pleased with how things went down of the night. He lauded all the winners and the fans who came in their numbers to support the fighters. “It was a great event and we are proud to have hosted a successful boxing event in the northern region.
“Thanks to the entire boxing enthusiasts who came in their numbers to support our event.
“It was really a special kind of feeling to host this boxing event and we wish to have many events in the future,” Bernard said.
It was the first time Kilimanjaro Boxing Promotion hosted an international fight at Oshakati, as part of a N$1.2 million sponsorship deal with MTC.
The club hosted its first international boxing tournament at Omuthiya in the Oshikoto Region in December 2015, when Namibian professional boxer Albinus 'Danny Boy' Felesianu defeated Godfrey Nemukongwe from South Africa via a second round technical knockout.
Jesse Jackson Kauraisa
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