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9 months ago

Simon-Ninja fight proceeds despite warning Erasmus Shalihaxwe Organisers of the boxing bonanza featuring veteran boxer Harry Simon and ex-convict Paulus “Ninja” Shimwefeleni say the event will go ahead, despite a warning from the Namibian Boxing Control Board (NBCB) over non-compliance with the Boxing Act. On Wednesday, the NBCB issued a public notice cautioning against the planned event, which is being organised by Faith Foundation and Harry Simon Onkugo Promotions. The board said the event is not officially approved. While Harry Simon Onkugo Promotions is a licensed promoter, the board said it has not received a formal application for the event. It added that Faith Foundation is not a licensed entity under the Namibian Boxing and Wrestling Control Act (Act No. 11 of 1980). The board stated that all boxing-related events, including exhibitions and public sparring, must receive official approval. “Unlicensed events may be shut down by police, and violators risk fines of up to N$1,000, imprisonment of up to six months, or both,” the board said. Faith Foundation founder Dennis Tobias confirmed the event is still planned to take place in Oshakati. He said preparations are underway, and the organisers have engaged the board. “I just want to tell the public that the fight is still on; all the preparations are already underway. People want to see this event in the north. It is a one-of-a-kind event that will be happening in Oshakati,” Tobias said. “We have engaged the board to adhere to the rules, and we are doing this under their guidance. So the fight is going to take place because people are waiting to see Ninja and Harry, Rumblem and Makondo, while Tate Buti is also going to perform.” Tobias said Faith Foundation is a registered welfare organisation that is not operating for profit. According to him, the foundation is promoting boxing events in Namibia in collaboration with Harry Simon Onkugo Promotions.

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9 months ago

Faith Foundation defies Boxing Control Board warning Faith Foundation chairperson Dennis Tobias says the organisation will go ahead with the scheduled boxing bonanza showcasing former world champion Harry Simon and convict Paulus ‘Ninja’ Shimweefeleni at Oshakati Independence Stadium. The boxing bonanza being extensively advertised on social media platforms will also feature Da Dilva against Mashaba before the main night event between Simon and Ninja, who earlier this year held an exhibition fight at the Windhoek Country Club. At an impromptu media conference this week, the Namibia Professional Boxing and Wrestling Control Board (NPBWCB) through its legal representative, Ronald Kurtz, issued a stern warning to both Faith Foundation and HS Onkugo Promotions not to proceed with hosting the unsanctioned boxing event on 14 June. Speaking on the sideline of the press briefing, Tobias said despite the crystal clear warning from the boxing control board not to go ahead with the promoted event, the scheduled boxing bonanza will go ahead as planned. “We were guided and told to get a letter from the regional boxing chairman, which we obtained to have the exhibition fight. The fight will go on, no matter what,” he said. “We have also engaged the regional police commander,” Tobias said. Despite being told that they can still apply and have their application considered, Tobias said the application process would take too long. The control board learned about the extensively advertised fight through social media and warned the public and boxing stakeholders of non-compliance with statutory requirements and HS Onkugo Promotions in relation to the event. “The event has not received the necessary approval from the NPBWCB.” He said while the HS Onkugo Promotions is a licensed promoter and in good standing with the control board, the promoter has, in this instance, not submitted the required documentation or obtained formal approval for the planned event as required under the Namibian Boxing and Wrestling Control Board Act of 1980. On his part, Simon said Faith Foundation is no longer using his licence, but rather Bulelo’s licence. “I withdrew my licence. I do not want to have problems with the boxing control board. That is why I decided to withdraw my licence,” he said. “All I want to do is go punch the bag and show the young ones different techniques. But the boxing control board insists I must do a medical test. “For what, if I’m not going to do some public sparring and there’s no blood involved?” He said during the last fight against Shimweefelen, the control board did not require a medical test, “but this time they insisted”. “Why are they insisting on a medical test if I’m only going to do a public workout?” Simon asked. “I don’t want problems with the boxing control board,” he said. Tobias confirmed that Simon withdrew his licence and that they are now using Bulelo’s licence. Asked why they did not communicate the latest development to the NPBWCB, Tobias said they are now using Bulelo’s Amateur Boxing Academy from the Oshana region. He insisted that the latest development was supposed to have been communicated to the NPBWCB by the region. “Yes, Simon is going to do sparring, showing the children different boxing techniques,” Tobias said. The NPBWCB said it became aware that a promotional poster has been widely circulated online and within the community, advertising an event title ‘Boxing Bonanza’, scheduled for 14 June at Oshakati Independence Stadium, featuring Simon. The poster includes pricing for general, VIP and table tickets, which, according to the control board, is being marketed to the public as a commercial tournament. “This constitutes a boxing tournament under Section 1 of the Act and is subject to regulation by the NPBWCB. No such regulatory application or approval has been granted.” Kurtz said: “ The Boxing Act clearly defines a ‘tournament’ to include any event in which boxing or sparring occurs before the public, whether by way of competition, exhibition or demonstration. All such events including public sparring, open workouts and youth exhibition must be formally approved and licensed by the Board according to Section 7 (F) of the Act.” He said Section 14 of the Boxing Act empowers the police to intervene at unlicensed events and ensure public order is maintained. “Section 15 states that any person who contravenes the act is liable upon conviction to a fine not exceeding N$1 000 or imprisonment not exceeding six months or both. “The board reiterates that no boxing event may legally take place in Namibia without the prior written approval of the NPBWCB.” Kurtz strongly cautioned the public against attending, supporting or facilitating unapproved events which carry legal consequences and pose safety risks due to the absence of medical supervision, insurance coverage and proper officiating. The post Faith Foundation defies Boxing Control Board warning appeared first on The Namibian.

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9 months ago

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9 months ago

Former NFL star Antonio Brown 'jumped by multiple individuals,' briefly detained by police after gunshots

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10 months ago

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11 months ago

Boxers ready for Dr Sam Nujoma Tribute The countdown to the Dr Sam Nujoma Tribute Boxing Bonanza at Ramatex on Saturday started in earnest yesterday when the main protagonists declared themselves fit, confident and ready to rumble. Fillipus ‘Energy’ Nghitumbwa, Mateus “Beast” Heita and Paulinus “Jon Jon” Ndjolonimus will all defend their WBO Africa titles, while entrace will be free of charge for the general public. In the main bout Nghitumbwa (17-15-2) will defend his WBO Africa super bantamweight title against Hassan Milanzi of Zimbabwe (17-13-3-1). The protagonists met for the first time at a press conference yesterday where Nghitumbwa said he is ready and confident of victory. “Zimbabweans are our brothers but I’ll make sure that I’ll win on Saturday. It will be an easy fight for me and I’ll make sure that I win the fight early,” he said. “The plan is to win, there’s no other way, I have to win, so it will be an easy fight, I’m ready and I can’t wait for Saturday. I wont disappoint, it’s obvious that I’ll win, and I’ll make sure that I take this guy out,” he added. Nghitumba also called on the main sponsors MTC and PstBet to provide promotional material and gear to the boxers. “We know you sponsor us some big money but we need t-shirts, caps and tracksuits, we cant go into the hall like this, so please try and get us something. We have been fighting for more than three years without this but Eeshoke Chula Chula are always wearing tshirts and caps,” he said. Milanzi said he was well prepared. “Every boxer is beatable – he (Nghitumbwa) also has a loss on his record, and many world champions were beaten before, and for me coming here it means I’m ready. We’ve trained so much with my coach, and my team in Zimbabwe, so I’m ready,” he said. When asked is he had seen Nghitumbwa in action and any weak points to exploint he said: “I’ll show you his weak points in the ring on Saturday.” Jon Jon Ndjlonimus who will defend his WBO Africa super middleweight title against Snamiso Ntuli of South Africa said he was ready. “I thank my opponent for coming so I just want to call on my fans to come and witness my fight and see how I take care of him,” he said. Ndjolonimus has an impressive record of 19 wins from 19 fights with 17 coming via knockout while Ntuli has a pro record of 14 fights, eight wins, five losses and one draw. Despite his inferior record, Ntuli said he was coming to win the title. “Im happy for this opportunity. I’ve got the experience and I’m coming from South Africa to collect the belt – I’m ready for a war, I’m ready for anything.” Mateus Heita, who is unbeaten after 14 fights will defend his WBO Africa featherweight title against Abdulaziz Kunert of South Africa, who has a record of 12 wins, three losses and one draw. Kunert was confident of victory. “I want to thank God for this opportunity and I want to thank Namibia and the promoter for this opportunity. Boxing gave me a chance and every chance I get, I will take it. In Mateus Heita I believe there is a chance for me I will take his rating, and I will take that belt come the 12th of April.” Heita, however, said he will remain unbeaten on Saturday night. “We have worked very hard so we are just finalising some finishing touches. Talking is very easy for him, saying he will take my rating and my belt, but we will see in the ring. At the end of the day there will only be one bull in the ring so come Saturday night you will see I’ll still shine like I did before,” he said. There will be many more fights on the undercard with the action already due to start at 15h00 on Saturday. Promoter Nestor Tobias of the MTC Nestor Sunshine Boxing Academy said general tickets will be free of charge but that boxing fans will have to collect them from his office before the fight. More information can be obtained from Tobias at 081-2453349. The post Boxers ready for Dr Sam Nujoma Tribute appeared first on The Namibian.

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11 months ago

Appetising Boxing Event Set for Saturday [New Era] The Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing Academy will this Saturday bring boxing fans the most electrifying event of the year, the Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma Boxing Bonanza.

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1 year ago

Former Cowboys Star Arrested After Jake Paul-Mike Tyson Fight

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1 year ago

Mary Casamassa takes on Adriana Dos Santos Araujo for the WIBA World Middleweight Title!

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