Also known as: his promoter Nestor Tobias
Nestor Tobias — boxing promoter organizing WBO title events and managing Namibian fighters' international careers.
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The Namibian
Nestor Tobias says title fight will mark definitive step toward world title contention
“Boxing promoter Nestor Tobias says the title fight will mark a definitive step towards world title contention as Simon Jr challenges Giwa for the WBO and IBF Africa welterweight titles at the Rundu Trade Fair Hall.”
Simon Jr vies for WBO, IBF Africa titlesThe Namibian
Nestor Tobias confirmed postponement of WBO title defence to 21 November
“MTC Sunshine Boxing Academy founder Nestor Tobias has confirmed the postponement.”
Mukungu title defence moved to NovemberNew Era
Nestor Tobias is academy's promoter and founder
“The event was officially announced yesterday at a press conference in Windhoek by the academy's promoter and founder, Nestor Tobias.”
Rundu to host WBO title bonanzaThe Namibian
Promoter Nestor Tobias said that it will be a historic event
“Promoter Nestor Tobias of the MTC Sunshine Boxing & Fitness Academy yesterday said that it will be a historic event.”
Mukungu to top the bill in RunduNew Era
Nestor Tobias is owner of the hosting academy
“Nestor Tobias, owner of the hosting academy, said the event was deliberately designed to showcase local talent, with the title 'Local is Lekker' reflecting the all-Namibian nature of the bonanza.”
Nangolo, Lameck headline ‘Local is Lekker’ boxing bonanzaThe Namibian
Nestor Tobias said it would be an all-Namibian affair
“At the launch in Windhoek yesterday, boxing promoter Nestor Tobias said it would be an all-Namibian affair.”
Swakop to stage two title fightsThe Namibian
Nestor Tobias is founder of MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing and Fitness Academy
“MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing and Fitness Academy founder Nestor Tobias say although Nangolo will square off against Zamba, he fancies the former to come out on top on the fight night.”
Nangolo to trade blows against experienced ZambaThe Namibian
Nestor Tobias fancies Nangolo to come out on top against Zamba on fight night
“MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing and Fitness Academy founder Nestor Tobias say although Nangolo will square off against Zamba, he fancies the former to come out on top on the fight night.”
Nangolo to trade blows against experienced ZambaThe 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’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 →
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 →
Boxer Martin "Alligator" Mukungu will headline a boxing event in Rundu on 17 October, where he will defend his WBO Africa junior lightweight title against Lucky Manyebane of South Africa. The event, organised by MTC Sunshine Boxing & Fitness Academy in partnership with Kavango East Regional Council, will feature musical performances and cultural displays.
7 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Joy Nangolo will headline the 'Local is Lekker' Boxing Bonanza this Friday at Swakopmund's Multipurpose Centre, facing Fabian Lameck in the main bout for the national bantamweight title. The event will feature nine all-local bouts and fighters from five regions.
22 July 2026 · New Era →
Two national title fights will take place at Swakopmund on Friday night. In the main bout, Joiy Nangolo will defend his national bantamweight title against Fabian Lameck over 10 rounds, while Fredrick Nghutenanye takes on Paulus Shonena for the vacant national junior lightweight title.
22 July 2026 · The Namibian →
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 →
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 →