Harry Simon Jr — Namibian boxer who won an international welterweight title in May 2026 and challenged for WBO and IBF Africa welterweight titles in November 2026.
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The Namibian
Harry Simon Jr will challenge Ghana's Habib Giwa for vacant WBO and IBF Africa welterweight titles
“Namibian boxer Harry Simon Jr will challenge Ghana's Habib Giwa for the vacant WBO and IBF Africa welterweight titles at Rundu on 21 November.”
Simon Jr vies for WBO, IBF Africa titlesThe Namibian
Harry Simon Jr will compete against Habib Giwa for IBF Africa title
“The bill will also feature Harry Simon Jr taking on Ghanaian Habib Giwa for the IBF Africa title.”
Mukungu title defence moved to NovemberNew Era
Harry Simon Jr emerged victorious at the beginning of the sixth round against Freeman Mabongwe for the international welterweight title
“Simon Jr emerged victorious at the beginning of the sixth round after Mabongwe tapped out, handing the Namibian boxer an important win in front of the home crowd.”
Heita, Nghitumbwa triumph at tribute bonanzaThe Namibian
Harry Simon Jr beat Freeman Mabvongwe on a sixth round technical knockout
“Harry Simon Jr returned to the ring for the first time in more than a year, but despite his inactivity he comfortably beat Freeman Mabvongwe of Zimbabwe on a sixth round technical knockout.”
Tobias calls out Inoue againNew Era
Harry Simon Jr will face Freeman Mabongwe in an international welterweight contest
“The event will also feature several top Namibian fighters, including Harry Simon Jr, who faces Zimbabwe's Freeman Mabongwe in an international welterweight contest, as well as rising local talents competing throughout the evening.”
Nghitumbwa ready to rumble in Nujoma tribute boxing bonanzaThe Namibian
Harry Simon Jr will face Freeman Mabvongwe of Zimbabwe
“Top prospect Harry Simon Jr (23 wins, one draw) will also be in action against Freeman Mabvongwe of Zimbabwe (nine wins, six losses), while in other fights, Joy Nangolo will face Rofhiwa Nemushungwa of South Africa in a bantamweight fight while Naftalie Sheyapo will take on Pinehas Johannes in a heavyweight fight.”
Energy in world title eliminatorThe Namibian
Harry Simon Jr achieved second-round stoppage of Israel Kammambwa
“The pair 'agreed' to a fight on Saturday, following Simon Jr's second-round stoppage of Israel Kammambwa in their Homecoming Bosing Fight Series main event held inside the Jan Wilkens Arena at Walvis Bay.”
Danny Boy accepts Simon Jr challengeThe Namibian
Harry Simon Jr will participate in his first professional fight in his hometown, leading the main event
“Harry Simon Jr will participate in his first professional fight in his hometown, leading the main event – a 10-round international bout.”
Simon Jr leads ‘Homecoming’ castThe Namibian
Simon Jr is on a quest to become the first son of a champion to become a world champion himself
“With 18 wins and zero losses, Simon Jr is on a quest to become the first son of a champion to become a world champion himself.”
Simon Jr leads ‘Homecoming’ castNamibian boxer Harry Simon Jr will challenge Ghana's Habib Giwa for the vacant WBO and IBF Africa welterweight titles at Rundu on 21 November, in what promoter Nestor Tobias describes as a major step toward world title contention.
8 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian boxer Harry Simon Jr will challenge Ghana's Habib Giwa for the vacant WBO and IBF Africa welterweight titles at Rundu on 21 November, in what promoter Nestor Tobias describes as a major step toward world title contention.
8 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Martin 'Alligator' Mukungu's WBO title defence against South African challenger Siphosethu Mvula has been postponed to 21 November in Rundu, with the bout expected to be headlined by a card featuring several other fights including Mateus 'The Beast' Heita and Harry Simon Jr competing for the IBF Africa title.
25 September 2026 · The Namibian →
Rundu will stage its first-ever professional boxing event on 17 October, featuring a WBO Title Defense Bonanza headlined by Martin Mukungu defending his WBO Africa Junior Lightweight title against South Africa's Lucky Mnyebane, alongside title fights for Fillipus Nghitumbwa and Mateus Heita. The academy's promoter described the event as a celebration of opportunity for Kavango region fighters to compete for world titles.
7 August 2026 · New Era →
Bantamweight boxer Joy Nangolo will face experienced opponent Gabriel Zamba for the national bantamweight title at the Multipurpose Centre in Swakopmund on 24 July. Boxing Academy founder Nestor Tobias believes Nangolo has the talent to win and will gain valuable experience from the bout.
11 June 2026 · The Namibian →
The MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing and Fitness Academy hosted a boxing bonanza tribute to Sam Nujoma, featuring 12 bouts. Notable victories included Joy Nangolo's unanimous decision over South Africa's Rofhiwa Nemushungwa, Harry Simon Jr's sixth-round win against Zimbabwe's Freeman Mabongwe for the international welterweight title, and Mateus Heita's successful WBO Africa featherweight title defence against South Africa's Zolisa Batyi.
11 May 2026 · New Era →
Filippus Nghitumbwa defeated Colombia's Leonard Carrillo by unanimous decision to retain his WBO Global super bantamweight title on Saturday night. Promoter Nestor Tobias says Nghitumbwa has now proven himself and should get a shot at world champion Naoya Inoue, indicating they will pursue the fight through WBO structures.
11 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian boxer Fillipus Nghitumbwa says he is fully prepared to defend his WBO Global Super Bantamweight title against Mexico's Leonardo Carrillo in a 12-round main bout at a tribute boxing event to Founding President Sam Nujoma at the Windhoek Showgrounds tomorrow. The card will also feature Mateus Heita defending the WBO Africa Featherweight title against South African challenger Zolisa Batyi in a 12-round contest.
8 May 2026 · New Era →
The MTC Nestor Sunshine Boxing Academy will host the Tribute to Founding President Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma Boxing Bonanza on 9 May, featuring title defences by Fillipus Energy Nghitumbwa and Mateus Heita, alongside other top Namibian fighters. The event aims to celebrate Nujoma's legacy in sport development and position local fighters for world title opportunities.
13 April 2026 · New Era →
Fillipus 'Energy' Nghitumbwa will defend his WBO Global super bantamweight title against Leonardo Carrillo of Colombia in a world title eliminator on 9 May at the Windhoek Showgrounds, as part of the 'Tribute to Dr Sam Nujoma Boxing Bonanza' event.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian boxer Mateus Heita will defend his WBO Africa Featherweight Title against South Africa's Zolisa Batyi on 9 May at the Windhoek Showgrounds during a boxing event honouring Namibia's Founding Father Sam Nujoma, organised by the MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing and Fitness Academy in partnership with the Sam Nujoma Foundation. The event will also feature several local boxing talents and is intended to boost Heita's international ranking and open opportunities for a world title shot.
26 March 2026 · New Era →