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Nestor Tobias

Also known as: his promoter Nestor Tobias

Promoter of Namibian boxing who organizes title events and manages boxer career development in Namibia.

2023-04-212026-09-06
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  1. August 2026

  2. New Era

    Nestor Tobias is academy's promoter and founder

    Source

    “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 bonanza

  3. The Namibian

    Promoter Nestor Tobias said that it will be a historic event

    Source

    “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 Rundu
  4. July 2026

  5. New Era

    Nestor Tobias is owner of the hosting academy

    Source

    “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 bonanza

  6. The Namibian

    Nestor Tobias said it would be an all-Namibian affair

    Source

    “At the launch in Windhoek yesterday, boxing promoter Nestor Tobias said it would be an all-Namibian affair.”

    Swakop to stage two title fights
  7. June 2026

  8. The Namibian

    Nestor Tobias is founder of MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing and Fitness Academy

    Source

    “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 Zamba

  9. The Namibian

    Nestor Tobias fancies Nangolo to come out on top against Zamba on fight night

    Source

    “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 Zamba

  10. The Namibian

    Nestor Tobias is considering staging a title defence at Rundu

    Source

    “Tobias says the idea of staging a title defence at Rundu is already under consideration.”

    Mukungu dreams of defending crown at Rundu

  11. The Namibian

    Nestor Tobias says visa requirements and travel costs remain major challenges in staging international boxing bouts in Namibia.

    Source

    “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’

  12. The Namibian

    Nestor Tobias believed from the start that Mukungu could win the fight

    Source

    “Mukungu's trainer and promoter, Nestor Tobias, says he believed from the start that Mukungu could win the fight.”

    The Alligator strikes
  13. May 2026

  14. The Namibian

    Nestor Tobias called out Japanese superstar Naoya Inoue

    Source

    “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 again
Sport

Rundu hosts first professional boxing WBO title event

The News

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 →

Friday 7 August

  1. Rundu hosts first professional boxing WBO title event

    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 →

  2. Mukungu to defend WBO Africa title in Rundu

    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 →

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Nangolo faces Lameck for national bantamweight boxing title

    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 →

  2. Swakopmund hosts all-Namibian boxing title fights

    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 →

Thursday 11 June

  1. Nangolo fights Zamba for national bantamweight title

    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 →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. Mukungu wins WBO Africa junior lightweight title at Rundu

    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 →

  2. Visa bureaucracy, travel costs burden international boxing in Namibia

    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 →

Monday 1 June

  1. Martin Mukungu wins WBO Africa junior lightweight title

    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 →

Monday 11 May

  1. Boxing academy hosts tribute event with 12 bouts

    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 →

  2. Namibian boxer Nghitumbwa retains title, eyes Inoue challenge

    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 →

Thursday 7 May

  1. Nghitumbwa defends WBO title against Colombian Carrillo Saturday

    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 →

Monday 27 April

  1. Ndjolonimus knocked out in WBC title eliminator

    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 →

Thursday 23 April

  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.

    23 April 2026 · 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 →

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 →

Monday 23 February

  1. Namibian boxer Simon Jr challenges British rival Benn

    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 →

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