Mateus Heita — Namibian boxer defending his WBO Africa Featherweight title against South Africa's Zolisa Batyi on 9 May 2026.
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The Namibian
Mateus Heita retained his WBO Africa featherweight title with a split decision victory against Zolisa Batyi
“In the main supporting bout Mateus Heita retained his WBO Africa featherweght title with a split decision victory against Zolisa Batyi of South Africa.”
Tobias calls out Inoue againNew Era
Mateus Heita will compete in a WBO Africa Featherweight title clash against Zolisa Batyi
“Another major attraction on the card will be the WBO Africa Featherweight title clash between Namibia's hard-hitting boxer Mateus Heita, popularly known as "The Beast", and South African challenger Zolisa Batyi.”
Nghitumbwa ready to rumble in Nujoma tribute boxing bonanzaThe Namibian
Mateus Heita will defend his WBO Africa featherweight title against Zolisa Batyi
“In the main supporting bout Mateus Heita will defend his WBO Africa featherweight title against Zolisa Batyi of South Africa.”
Tough showdown for EnergyNew Era
Mateus Heita will defend his WBO Africa title against Zolisa Mbattyi
“Also on the bill, Mateus Heita will defend his WBO Africa title against South Africa's Zolisa Mbattyi.”
Nujoma boxing bonanza set for 9 MayThe Namibian
Mateus Heita will defend his WBO Africa featherweight title against Zolisa Mbityi
“In the main supporting bout, Mateus Heita will also aim to move closer to a world title eliminator when he defends his WBO Africa featherweight title against Zolisa Mbityi of South Africa.”
Energy in world title eliminatorNew Era
Mateus Heita will defend his WBO Africa Featherweight Title
“Windhoek will come alive with boxing action when Namibian boxer Mateus Heita defends his WBO Africa Featherweight Title during the "Tribute to His Excellency Dr Sam Shafishuna Nujoma Boxing Bonanza" at the Windhoek Showgrounds on 9 May.”
Heita to co-headline Nujoma tribute boxing bonanzaNew Era
Mateus Heita will co-headline against South Africa's Zolisa Batyi
“Nicknamed "The Beast," Heita will co-headline the boxing spectacle against South Africa's Zolisa Batyi.”
Heita to co-headline Nujoma tribute boxing bonanzaThe Namibian
Mateus Heita knocked out Bongani Makorova in the second round
“Mateus Heita then knocked out Bongani Makorova in the second round.”
MTC Sunshine boxers conquer ZimbabweFilippus 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 →
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 →
Phillipus 'Energy' Nghitumbwa will defend his WBO Global super bantamweight title against Leonardo Carrillo of Colombia at Mövenpick Hotel on Saturday night in the main event of the Dr Sam Nujoma Boxing Bonanza. Nghitumbwa, ranked fourth in the world with a 17-2 record, faces Carrillo, who holds a 20-1-1 record and is the WBA Fedelatin super bantamweight champion.
7 May 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Namibian boxer Flame 'Special One' Nangolo will defend his WBO Africa super featherweight title against experienced Zimbabwean Tinashe Mwadziwane on 2 May at the Roman Catholic Hall. The fight, part of a boxing event called 'May Day', forms part of Nangolo's campaign to break into the WBO's Top 10 world rankings.
26 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibian boxer Fillipus 'Energy' Nghitumbwa will face Colombia's Leonardo Carillo, the WBA Federation Champion, on 9 May in a "Tribute to His Excellency Dr Sam Shafishuna Nujoma Boxing Bonanza" in Windhoek, organised by promoter Nestor Tobias in partnership with the Sam Nujoma Foundation. The event will feature multiple Namibian elite fighters and prospects, with promoters saying boxing creates economic benefits across multiple sectors and serves youth empowerment.
25 February 2026 · New Era →
Namibia's WBO global super bantamweight champion Fillipus Nghitumbwa will fight highly-rated Colombian Leonardo Carillo on 9 May in Windhoek. The bout is part of the 'Tribute to Dr Sam Shafishuna Nujoma Boxing Bonanza' event featuring other top Namibian boxers and upcoming prospects.
25 February 2026 · The Namibian →