Also known as: his promoter Nestor Tobias
Veteran boxing promoter in Namibia who organizes title bouts and addresses infrastructure challenges for international boxing.
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The Namibian
Nestor Tobias is considering staging a title defence at Rundu
“Tobias says the idea of staging a title defence at Rundu is already under consideration.”
Mukungu dreams of defending crown at RunduThe Namibian
Nestor Tobias says visa requirements and travel costs remain major challenges in staging international boxing bouts in Namibia.
“Veteran promoter Nestor Tobias says visa requirements, travel costs, medical compliance and currency fluctuations remain major challenges in staging international boxing bouts in Namibia.”
Visas for international athletes ‘huge headache’The Namibian
Nestor Tobias believed from the start that Mukungu could win the fight
“Mukungu's trainer and promoter, Nestor Tobias, says he believed from the start that Mukungu could win the fight.”
The Alligator strikesThe Namibian
Nestor Tobias called out Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue
“Namibian boxing promoter Nestor Tobias once again called out Japanese superstar Naoya Inouye after Filippus 'Energy' Nghitumbwa beat Colombia's Leonard Carrillo on a unanimous points decision to retain his WBO Global super bantamweight title on Saturday night.”
Tobias calls out Inoue againThe Namibian
Nestor Tobias said a win will put Nghitumbwa in line for a world title fight against Naoya Inoue
“Nghitumbwa, who has a record of 17 wins and 2 losses, is currently ranked fourth in the world by the influential boxing website boxrank.com, and promoter Nestor Tobias yesterday said a win will put him in line for a world title fight against Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue.”
Tough showdown for EnergyThe Namibian
Nestor Tobias is Ndjolonimus' trainer and promoter
“Despite the defeat, Ndjolinimus' trainer and promoter, Nestor Tobias, says it was a fine performance by Ndjolonimus.”
Ndjolonimus loses world title eliminatorNew Era
Nestor Tobias warned the bout will be no walk in the park
“Veteran promoter Nestor Tobias has warned that the bout will be no walk in the park, but insists his fighter is ready for war.”
It won’t be easy, but we are ready – TobiasNew Era
Nestor Tobias said preparations are going well in Denmark
“"It will be a tough one, but we are ready. We landed safely, and preparations are going well," said Tobias from Denmark, where the camp has already settled in ahead of the high-stakes encounter.”
It won’t be easy, but we are ready – TobiasThe Namibian
Nestor Tobias did not attend the press conference despite being Mukungu and Nakathila's promoter
“Moses was also upset by the absence of Mukungu and Nakathila's promoter Nestor Tobias.”
Special One to face The AlligatorThe Namibian
Nestor Tobias said the fight will serve as a world title eliminator
“At a press conference yesterday, Nestor Tobias of the MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing Academy said the fight will serve as a world title eliminator, while it will be staged in partnership with the Sam Nujoma Foundation.”
Energy in world title eliminatorMartin Mukungu knocked out previously unbeaten champion Flame Nangolo in the first round to capture the WBO Africa junior lightweight title in Windhoek, producing what is described as one of the biggest upsets in Namibian boxing history. Mukungu hopes to defend his title in front of his home supporters at Rundu.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Martin Mukungu knocked out previously unbeaten champion Flame Nangolo in the first round to capture the WBO Africa junior lightweight title in Windhoek, producing what is described as one of the biggest upsets in Namibian boxing history. Mukungu hopes to defend his title in front of his home supporters at Rundu.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Veteran promoter Nestor Tobias says visa requirements, travel costs, medical compliance and currency fluctuations are major challenges in staging international boxing bouts in Namibia. He highlights the lack of a special category visa for athletes, forcing fighters through standard bureaucratic channels that don't account for the time-sensitive nature of fight camps, and notes that promoters bear full financial responsibility for delegates' flights, ground hospitality and accommodation.
2 June 2026 · The Namibian →
Martin 'The Alligator' Mukungu knocked out Flame Nangolo in the first round (1 minute 35 seconds) on Saturday night to win the WBO Africa junior lightweight title, delivering an upset victory over the previously unbeaten title holder.
1 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 →
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 →
Namibian boxer Paulinus 'Jon Jon' Ndjolonimus was knocked out in the fifth round by Jakob Bank in a WBC super middleweight world title eliminator in Denmark. Despite the defeat, his trainer and promoter described it as an impressive performance.
27 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Paulinus 'John-John' Ndjolonimus is set to fight Denmark's unbeaten champion Jacob Banks this Saturday for the WBO Global Super Middleweight title and a WBC world title eliminator. Ndjolonimus, the WBO Africa Super Middleweight Champion, enters with a 20-1 record while Banks is undefeated at 18-0.
23 April 2026 · New Era →
Boxer Flame 'Special One' Nangolo will defend his WBO Africa Super Featherweight title against Martin "The Alligator" Mukungu in Windhoek on 30 May, after the originally scheduled opponent Tinashe Mwadziwane did not materialise due to scheduling conflicts and record concerns.
17 April 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
Fillipus 'Energy' Nghitumbwa's camp is calling for his May 2026 fight against Leandro Jose Blanc to be recognised as a final eliminator for a world championship bout, citing his knockout victory over former world champion Yukinori Oguni and his regional titles as evidence he is ready for global competition.
10 April 2026 · New Era →
Martin 'Black Poison' Haikali quit football to become one of Namibia's finest boxers, winning two African titles and qualifying for the Olympics before moving up weight classes. The retired champion, who now works in the Namibian Police, holds an impressive record but remains disappointed he never won a Commonwealth title.
28 March 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 Paulinus Ndjolonimus will fight Denmark's unbeaten Jacob Banks on 25 April for the WBO Global Super Middleweight title and a World Boxing Council world title eliminator. The bout marks a career-defining opportunity for Ndjolonimus, who holds the WBO Africa Super Middleweight title and carries a professional record of 20 wins and one loss.
5 March 2026 · New Era →
Paulinus Ndjolonimus will challenge undefeated Danish prospect Jacob Bank for the WBO Global super middleweight title in Denmark on 26 April. The bout will serve as an eliminator for a WBC world title fight.
5 March 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 →
Welterweight contender Harry Simon Junior has publicly called out British boxer Conor Benn for a high-stakes showdown, highlighting their shared status as undefeated sons of former world champions and pointing to stylistic advantages he believes would expose Benn.
23 February 2026 · New Era →