Philip Haoseb

“Born in Okahandja but raised in Windhoek, Haoseb attended Michelle McLean Primary School before proceeding to Khomastura High School.”

“The Namibian amateur boxer has enjoyed an impressive 2026 campaign, winning bronze medals at both the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the Africa Elite Boxing Championships in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of the Congo recently.”

“Namibia's boxing team delivered the country's medal success at the Games, with Tryagain Morning Ndevelo winning a silver medal, while Mischa Monique Araes and Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb each claimed bronze.”

“Tryagain Morning Ndevelo won a silver medal after reaching the final, while Mischa Monique Araes and Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb each claimed bronze medals.”

“Philip Haoseb and Mischa Araes both won bronze in the men's 55kg and women's 51kg categories respectively.”

“Philip Haoseb also finished the Games with a bronze medal after an impressive tournament in the men's 55kg division.”

“They now both move into the semi-finals and are assured of a medal, joining compatriot Philip Haoseb, who also qualified for the semis the previous evening.”

“Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb also booked a place on the podium after defeating New Zealand's Alex Mukuka by a 4-0 split decision in the men's 55kg quarter-final.”

“Namibia secured their first medal at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow on Tuesday night when boxer Philip Haoseb reached the semi-finals of the men's 55kg category.”

“Haoseb convincingly beat Alex Mukuka of New Zealand 4-0 in the quarter-finals, and with both losing semi-finalists automatically receiving bronze medals, Haoseb has now secured at least a bronze medal.”