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Nestor Tobias

Also known as: Tobias · Nestor 'Sunshine' Tobias · his promoter Nestor Tobias · Moses Tobias · Sondre · Moses 'Sondre' Tobias

Nestor Tobias — boxing promoter organising the Tribute to Dr Sam Nujoma Boxing Bonanza event in partnership with the Sam Nujoma Foundation.

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Namibian boxer Ndjolonimus faces Denmark's unbeaten Banks

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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.

22 hours ago · New Era

Yesterday

  1. Namibian boxer Ndjolonimus faces Denmark's unbeaten Banks

    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.

    22 hours ago · New Era

Friday 17 April

  1. Nangolo defends WBO Africa title against Mukungu on May 30

    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

Monday 13 April

  1. Namibian boxer Nghitumbwa fights world title eliminator in May

    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

Friday 10 April

  1. Namibian boxer Nghitumbwa seeks world title opportunity

    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

Saturday 28 March

  1. Former goalkeeper Martin Haikali becomes renowned Namibian boxer

    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

Thursday 26 March

  1. Heita defends WBO title at Sam Nujoma tribute boxing event

    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

Thursday 5 March

  1. Ndjolonimus faces Banks for WBO Global super middleweight title

    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

  2. Namibian boxer Ndjolonimus fights Danish champion for WBO title

    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

Saturday 28 February

  1. Frans Hantindi: Namibia's first WBA Pan-African boxing champion

    Namibian boxer Frans 'Rambo' Hantindi became the country's first WBA Pan-African welterweight champion despite a difficult start in the sport, initially struggling with alcohol and smoking before finding discipline through boxing at Katutura Community Hall under trainer Chris Swartbooi. Now retired from professional boxing, Hantindi credits his achievements to hard work and self-discipline, and advises young boxers to respect their coaches and avoid destructive habits.

    28 February 2026 · The Namibian

Wednesday 25 February

  1. Energy Nghitumbwa fights WBA champion in Nujoma boxing tribute

    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

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