Philip Haoseb

Also known as: Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb

Namibian amateur boxer competing in bantamweight divisions, won bronze medals at 2026 Commonwealth Games and Africa Elite Boxing Championships.

2026-07-292026-11-06

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July 2026
29 JulThe Namibian
Philip Haoseb defeated Charif Yaya in a 55kg boxing bout with a second-round stoppage
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“On Monday night, Philip Haoseb overshadowed Charif Yaya of Togo from the start in their 55kg bout, before the referee stopped the fight in the second round to give Haoseb the victory.”
Wantenaar makes Namibian swimming history
29 JulInformanté
Philip Haoseb defeated Alex Mukuka in men's 55kg quarter-final
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“A DOMINANT quarter-final victory has guaranteed Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb a medal at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games after he defeated New Zealand's Alex Mukuka in the men's 55kg division to reach Friday's semi-finals.”
Philip Haoseb guarantees Namibia boxing medal with Commonwealth Games semi-final berth
29 JulInformanté
Philip Haoseb will face Jadumani Mandengbam in semi-finals on Friday
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“He will face India's Jadumani Mandengbam in the semi-finals on Friday, 31 July, with a place in the gold medal bout at stake.”
Philip Haoseb guarantees Namibia boxing medal with Commonwealth Games semi-final berth

Sport

Namibian boxer Haoseb wins Commonwealth and Africa bronze medals

The News

Namibian amateur boxer Philip Haoseb has enjoyed an impressive 2026 campaign, winning bronze medals at both the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the Africa Elite Boxing Championships in Kinshasa. Haoseb, who competes in the bantamweight divisions (52–54kg and 55kg), began boxing almost by chance after his cousin and friend introduced him to the sport, and committed to it fully after failing Grade 10.

21 hours ago · New Era →

Yesterday

Namibian boxer Haoseb wins Commonwealth and Africa bronze medals
Namibian amateur boxer Philip Haoseb has enjoyed an impressive 2026 campaign, winning bronze medals at both the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow and the Africa Elite Boxing Championships in Kinshasa. Haoseb, who competes in the bantamweight divisions (52–54kg and 55kg), began boxing almost by chance after his cousin and friend introduced him to the sport, and committed to it fully after failing Grade 10.
21 hours ago · New Era →

Friday 7 August

Three Namibian boxers win medals at Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Namibia's boxing team delivered medal success at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, with Tryagain Morning Ndevelo winning silver and Mischa Monique Araes and Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb each claiming bronze. The athletes received a heroes' welcome at Hosea Kutako International Airport and were recognised with monetary rewards totalling N$195 000 under the government's sports reward policy.
7 August 2026 · Windhoek Observer →

Thursday 6 August

Team Namibia returns from Glasgow with three boxing medals
Team Namibia received a heroes' welcome at Hosea Kutako International Airport after the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, where the country won three boxing medals: Tryagain Morning Ndevelo took silver, and Mischa Monique Araes and Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb each claimed bronze. The three medal-winning boxers received cash rewards totalling N$195 000.
6 August 2026 · Informanté →

Monday 3 August

Namibia wins one silver, two bronze at Glasgow Commonwealth Games
Namibia completed their 2026 Commonwealth Games campaign with one silver and two bronze medals, all won by boxers, finishing 28th overall out of 74 nations and seventh among 21 African nations. The boxers' medals—Tryagain Ndevelo's silver in men's 60kg, and Philip Haoseb and Mischa Araes's bronze in men's 55kg and women's 51kg—represented the best African boxing performance at the Games.
3 August 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia wins silver and two bronze at Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games
Namibia's boxing team secured one silver and two bronze medals at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. Tryagain Morning Ndevelo claimed silver in the men's 60kg division after losing to India's Sachin Siwach 3-2 in the final, while Mischa Monique Araes became Namibia's first female Commonwealth Games boxer and Philip Haoseb also won bronze.
3 August 2026 · Informanté →

Friday 31 July

Ndevelo, Araes win to reach Commonwealth boxing semifinals
Tryagain Ndevelo defeated Niall Adams 5-0 in the men's 60kg category and Mischa Araes beat Nadeeka Ranasinghe 4-0 in the women's 51kg fight, advancing both to the semi-finals where they have secured medals. They join compatriot Philip Haoseb, who qualified for the semis the previous evening.
31 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Thursday 30 July

Three Namibian boxers secure Commonwealth Games medals
Namibia is guaranteed at least three boxing medals at the 2026 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow after Mischa Monique Araes, Tryagain Morning Ndevelo, and Philip Pumulo Mutakela Haoseb reached the semi-finals with quarter-final victories. Araes became the first Namibian woman to compete at the Commonwealth Games.
30 July 2026 · Informanté →
Boxer Philip Haoseb secures Namibia's first Commonwealth Games medal
Namibian boxer Philip Haoseb advanced to the semi-finals of the men's 55kg category at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow by defeating New Zealand's Alex Mukuka 4-0, automatically securing at least a bronze medal. Haoseb will face India's Jadumani Mandengbam in the semi-finals for a place in Saturday's final.
30 July 2026 · The Namibian →

Wednesday 29 July

Wantenaar becomes first Namibian to qualify for Commonwealth Games swimming final
Ronan Wantenaar made history by becoming the first Namibian swimmer to qualify for a final at the Commonwealth Games. He finished sixth in the final with a time of 27.31 seconds, disappointed he could not break 27 seconds or medal, but proud of the historic achievement for Namibia.
29 July 2026 · The Namibian →
Philip Haoseb secures boxing medal for Namibia at Commonwealth Games
Namibian boxer Philip Haoseb defeated New Zealand's Alex Mukuka 4-0 in a quarter-final bout in the men's 55kg division to reach the semi-finals of the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games, guaranteeing himself a medal under rules that award bronze to both losing semi-finalists. Haoseb will face India's Jadumani Mandengbam in the semi-finals on Friday, 31 July.
29 July 2026 · Informanté →