Hitman knocks out Adams

THE Pan-African World Boxing Association lightweight titleholder, Paulus ‘The Hitman’ Moses, stopped his South African challenger, Peter Adams, with a technical knockout in the third round of their non-title bout at the Ongwediva Trade Centre on Saturday night.

Moses knocked down Adams one minute and 49 seconds into the third round in what was billed as a ten-rounder. A handful of spectators turned out to watch the fight.Although Moses ended the fight quickly, it was no walkover – Adams gave a good account of himself in the first two rounds.Referee Joe Kaperu stopped the fight when Adam’s corner threw in the towel after a powerful blow by Moses.The Hitman came fresh from winning the Pan-African title in Windhoek, where he sent South Africa’s Joni Simphiwe to the canvas to claim the title.The hard-hitting Namibian is now hoping to land a fight with some of the top South African boxers.Moses is trained by Nestor Tobias, who also doubles as Namibia’s foremost boxing promoter.Tobias has produced the likes of ‘Ali’ Nuumbembe, ‘Rambo’ Hantindi and ‘Tyson’ Ushona, who have all entered the professional ranks.In the bantamweight division of the six-bout International Boxing Competition, Leslie Sekotswe from Botswana stopped Petanena Elago from Oranjemund with a technical knockout in the second minute of the first round.Oshakati-based former Namibian national champion Joseph Bernhard was floored twice in the second and fourth rounds of his flyweight fight against Simon Negodhi from Walvis Bay.It was Negodhi’s first appearance in the ring.The fight between Daniel ‘Open Fire’ Kashela from Walvis Bay and Pius Dipheko from South Africa ended in a draw.Another Namibian boxer, Vikapita Meroro from Aminius, provided some entertaining boxing as he showered his opponent with quick blows to win his middleweight bout on points.Meroro, who made his professional debut on the night, beat Elijah Kwenaeetile from Botswana.A split decision gave Junias Amunyela of Namibia a win on points to walk away with the lightweight title against countryman Bernhard Tjaverua at the end of their four-round fight.The Namibia Professional Boxing and Wrestling Control Board sanctioned the event, which was held under the banner of the Nestor ‘Sunshine’ Tobias Boxing and Fitness Academy.-NampaA handful of spectators turned out to watch the fight.Although Moses ended the fight quickly, it was no walkover – Adams gave a good account of himself in the first two rounds.Referee Joe Kaperu stopped the fight when Adam’s corner threw in the towel after a powerful blow by Moses.The Hitman came fresh from winning the Pan-African title in Windhoek, where he sent South Africa’s Joni Simphiwe to the canvas to claim the title.The hard-hitting Namibian is now hoping to land a fight with some of the top South African boxers.Moses is trained by Nestor Tobias, who also doubles as Namibia’s foremost boxing promoter.Tobias has produced the likes of ‘Ali’ Nuumbembe, ‘Rambo’ Hantindi and ‘Tyson’ Ushona, who have all entered the professional ranks.In the bantamweight division of the six-bout International Boxing Competition, Leslie Sekotswe from Botswana stopped Petanena Elago from Oranjemund with a technical knockout in the second minute of the first round.Oshakati-based former Namibian national champion Joseph Bernhard was floored twice in the second and fourth rounds of his flyweight fight against Simon Negodhi from Walvis Bay.It was Negodhi’s first appearance in the ring.The fight between Daniel ‘Open Fire’ Kashela from Walvis Bay and Pius Dipheko from South Africa ended in a draw.Another Namibian boxer, Vikapita Meroro from Aminius, provided some entertaining boxing as he showered his opponent with quick blows to win his middleweight bout on points.Meroro, who made his professional debut on the night, beat Elijah Kwenaeetile from Botswana.A split decision gave Junias Amunyela of Namibia a win on points to walk away with the lightweight title against countryman Bernhard Tjaverua at the end of their four-round fight.The Namibia Professional Boxing and Wrestling Control Board sanctioned the event, which was held under the banner of the Nestor ‘Sunshine’ Tobias Boxing and Fitness Academy.-Nampa