Indongo knockout a December bonusTobias camp prepared Julius ''Blue Machine'' Indongo is ready to bring the International Boxing Federation (IBF) and International Boxing Organisation (IBO) super lightweight belts home. Namibian boxer Julius ''Blue Machine'' Indongo feels that a knockout in his next title fight will be a bonus for him and his camp. The WBO Africa super lightweight champion is leaving for Russia on Sunday to fight Eduard Troyanovsky for the IBO and IBF super lightweight world titles on 3 December.
Speaking at a press conference in Windhoek yesterday, Indongo said he was more than prepared to face the Russian in his own backyard.
“As a boxer, we prepare for a fight over 12 rounds and a knockout is something which will be a bonus for me.
“I have been sparring with the likes of Paulus ''Hitman'' Moses, who has fought for a world title before.
“Therefore, my confidence is very high given the level of my fitness and determination to win the world title,” Indongo said.
It will be the Namibian''s first professional fight outside the country since turning professional in 2009.
The boxer said he would not be intimidated by the fact that he is fighting away from home, given that he had fought in 15 countries during his amateur days. Indongo will travel to Russia with a record of 20 wins in 20 fights, with 10 knockouts to his name.
The ''Blue Machine'' will go against a man with a record of 25 fights, of which he won 25, with 22 knockouts.
Promoter and trainer Nestor Tobias admitted that the fight won''t be easy.
“The guy he is going to fight is not easy, but Indongo is a fighter with a wealth of experience. We are travelling to Russia with the aim to win the title.
“Indongo is rated third in the world by the WBO and is in the top 15 overall, which makes him a great boxer.
“We have prepared him for 12 rounds but a knockout will be great for us, if it does happen,” Tobias said.
JESSE JACKSON KAURAISA