'Demolisher' ready for glory

'Demolisher' ready for gloryDedicates Kazakhstan fight to Namibia's fallen heroes Lukas 'Demolisher' Ndafoluma is ready to taste boxing glory in Asia and will be travelling to Kazakhstan today. Boxing sensation Lukas 'Demolisher' Ndafoluma has intensified his training ahead of a massive bout slated for this coming weekend.

The Namibian has a date with Kazakhstani Aidos Yerbossynuly in Kazakhstan's Almaty Arena on Saturday.

Ndafoluma and Yerbossynuly will battle it out for the vacant World Boxing Association (WBA) international super middleweight title.

The two will also fight for the World Boxing Council (WBC) Asian Boxing Council continental super middleweight title on the night.

“I want to dedicate this fight to our fallen heroes who fought for the country's independence. I want to win this fight in style because it comes at a time that Namibia is celebrating its independence.

“I am not shy or afraid to fight away from home because I think I actually fight better when I am away.

“I have done it in Europe before and now I am going to do it in Asia,” Ndafoluma said.

It will be a journey far away from home for Ndafoluma, who will come up against an undefeated opponent.

The Namibian, however, refuses to be rattled by the journey and the hostile territory he is about to enter.

“Yes, I know that I will have to be at the top of my game if I want to bring the titles home.

“I have been working hard in the gym and have intensified my training over the past few days in order to be ready for the fight,” Ndafoluma said.

The Namibian pugilist will go into the fight with a record of 15 wins (six by knockout) and one loss in his professional career.

His Kazakhstani opponent boast a record of 10 wins out of 10 fights, with eight knockouts.

Ndafoluma is, however, confident that he has the experience, given the number of fights he has fought.

“Yes, I have seen his record and it is impressive but I am from the Land of the Brave and I am determined to prove my worth against him.

“The fact that I have defeated undefeated boxers before gives me all the confidence I need.

“I have to thank my coach Tobias Nashilongo for training me in the manner in which he does, because it makes me a better fighter.

“I want to tell my fans that they must be ready to welcome me with the titles from Asia,” Ndafoluma added.

Many times in his career, he has faced various challenges, but continues to pursue his dream of becoming a world champion.

In his early life, Ndafoluma never imagined he was going to become a celebrity. He was born on 25 December 1985 at Oshakati.

He grew up at Oshatumba village in Ompundja with his great-grandmother.

Ndafoluma attended Ompundja Primary School and this is where his love for fighting started.

It took him 10 professional fights and five years before he fought for a title.

He is the holder of the World Boxing Federation (WBF) intercontinental middleweight crown.

The boxer is expected to travel to Asia today.



Jesse Jackson Kauraisa