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World Boxing Organisation

Also known as: WBO · World Boxing Organization

World Boxing Organisation — international boxing sanctioning body overseeing regional and global title fights featured in Namibian boxing coverage.

2023-04-212026-06-08
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Key points drawn from coverage. Tap a point to see the original sentence.

  1. March 2026

  2. The Namibian

    World Boxing Organisation ranked Jacob Bank third in world super middleweight

    Source

    “he is ranked third in the world by both the World Boxing Organisation (WBO)”

    Ndjolonimus takes on unbeaten Bank
  3. February 2026

  4. New Era

    Paulus has ambitious plans aiming for the WBO

    Source

    “Looking ahead, Paulus has ambitious plans, including fighting abroad and aiming for the WBO.”

    ‘Full-Force’ balancing books, boxing
  5. January 2026

  6. New Era

    World Boxing Organisation (WBO) ranked Nangolo among the top 15 boxers

    Source

    “The bout comes at a crucial stage in Nangolo's career after he was recently ranked among the top 15 boxers by the World Boxing Organisation (WBO), a significant milestone that moves him closer to a potential world title challenge.”

    Nangolo set for April title defence

  7. The Namibian

    World Boxing Organisation ranked Nangolo in the Top 15

    Source

    “Nangolo has recently been ranked in the Top 15 by the World Boxing Organization (WBO), a major milestone that brings him significantly closer to challenging for a world title at the right time in his career.”

    AC Promotions appeals for funds
  8. November 2025

  9. The Namibian

    World Boxing Organisation organizes vacant Africa featherweight title bout

    Source

    “Namibian boxer Mateus 'The Beast' Heita has his fists ready for the upcoming vacant World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Africa featherweight title against Clement Leko at the Windhoek Country Club this Saturday.”

    Fists, blood and knockouts set for Redemption bouts
  10. May 2023

  11. The Namibian

    World Boxing Organisation stripped Casimero of title

    Source

    “The WBO decided enough was enough and stripped the Filipino.”

    Energy fancies chances against ex-world champ
  12. April 2023

  13. The Namibian

    World Boxing Organisation has sanctioned the fights as non-title fights

    Source

    “At a press conference in Windhoek yesterday, promoter Nestor Tobias of the MTC Nestor Sunshine Boxing Academy said that both fights will be non-title fights. "There was a lot of push and pull and we had to change the opponents a few times so the WBO has only sanctioned it as non-title fights.”

    A lot at stake in non-title fights
Sport

Visa bureaucracy, travel costs burden international boxing in Namibia

The News

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 →

Tuesday 2 June

  1. 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 11 May

  1. 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 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 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 →

Thursday 2 April

  1. Namibian boxer Nangolo fights for world title pathway

    Flame 'Special One' Nangolo will defend his World Boxing Organisation Africa super featherweight title against Zimbabwe's Tinashe Mwadziwane on 2 May, in a bout that could move him closer to a world title opportunity. The fight headlines AC Promotions' May Day Boxing Night at the Roman Catholic Hall in Windhoek, with Nangolo currently unbeaten after 14 professional fights.

    2 April 2026 · The Namibian →

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 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 →

Thursday 26 February

  1. Nangolo defends WBO Africa title in May

    Namibian boxer Flame 'Special One' Nangolo will defend his World Boxing Organisation Africa Super Featherweight Championship against Zimbabwe's Tinashe Mwadziwana on 2 May at the Roman Catholic Hall in Windhoek. The undefeated fighter, promoted by AC Promotions, aims to advance his world rankings and pursue international glory.

    26 February 2026 · New Era →

  2. Nangolo defends WBO Africa title against Mwadziwane in May

    Namibian boxer Flame 'Special One' Nangolo will defend his WBO Africa super featherweight title against experienced Zimbabwean Tinashe Mwadziwane on 2 May at the Roman Catholic Hall. The fight, part of a boxing event called 'May Day', forms part of Nangolo's campaign to break into the WBO's Top 10 world rankings.

    26 February 2026 · The Namibian →

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 →

Wednesday 18 February

  1. Boxer balances Grade 12 studies with professional fighting career

    Ipinge 'Full-Force' Paulus, a 25-year-old lightweight boxer, is completing his Grade 12 while pursuing professional boxing, training at John Mbenge Boxing Club and calling for greater corporate sponsorship and support for the sport in Namibia.

    18 February 2026 · New Era →

Monday 19 January

  1. Nangolo to defend WBO Africa title in April

    Boxer Flame 'Special One' Nangolo will defend his WBO Africa super featherweight title on April 25, following his recent ranking among the WBO's top 15 boxers. AC Promotions is seeking corporate sponsorship and government support to cover sanctioning fees and operational costs for the event.

    19 January 2026 · New Era →

Friday 16 January

  1. AC Promotions seeks funds for boxer's title defence fight

    AC Promotions chairman Imms Paulus is appealing for private and government support to raise funds for Flame 'Special One' Nangolo's WBO Africa Super Featherweight title defence scheduled for 25 April. The promotion says it lacks sponsorship to cover WBO sanctioning fees and operational costs, and is calling on corporate companies and the government's sports budget to support the event.

    16 January 2026 · The Namibian →

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