Ali out to get first Namibian title

NAMIBIAN professional pugilist Paulus ‘Ali’ Nuumbembe is looking forward to trade blows against Bethuel ‘Tyson’ Ushona for the Namibian Welterweight Title on October 9 at the Windhoek Country Club Resort.

Nuumbembe’s web site reported on Tuesday that despite the short notice, he was fit and has been training flat out for the fight as the winner will go down in history as the first-ever Namibian champion. Appearing on national television in Namibia, Ushona said he was going to smash Nuumbembe up, but Nuumbembe had other plans according to his website.The English-based boxer has nine professional victories from nine fights, while Ushona is unbeaten after eight fights.The encounter will be the first title fight for both boxers.Nuumbembe’s last fight against Gary Reid for the British Masters Light-welterweight title on July 11, was canceled because one of the boxers on the bill was injured.The fight will be re-arranged at a later date.Nuumbembe is expected in Namibia over the weekend.Appearing on national television in Namibia, Ushona said he was going to smash Nuumbembe up, but Nuumbembe had other plans according to his website.The English-based boxer has nine professional victories from nine fights, while Ushona is unbeaten after eight fights.The encounter will be the first title fight for both boxers.Nuumbembe’s last fight against Gary Reid for the British Masters Light-welterweight title on July 11, was canceled because one of the boxers on the bill was injured.The fight will be re-arranged at a later date.Nuumbembe is expected in Namibia over the weekend.