We can learn from each other – Tobias

We can learn from each other – TobiasPromoter willing to share boxing knowledge The Namibian boxing industry has grown over the years, seeing more promotions joining, but top promoter Nestor Tobias wants those in the fray to work together. KAINO NGHITONGO



Boxing promoter Nestor Tobias says local trainers and promoters should be open to learn from each other to build boxing in the country.

Tobias said it is important that promoters and trainers seek each other’s advice on how they operate in their camp.

“We are all working towards building boxing in the country, so we must not shy away from approaching each other for advice, especially when it comes to training,” he said.

He added that advising each other would also help in getting boxers to fight for recognised titles instead of just any old titles.

“I know there are a lot of coaches in Namibia but I am saying let us work together, all of us, whether you are a promoter or a coach.

“Come to me and ask how I do it, then next time it will be you to produce a world champion.

“Producing world champions is good for the country, but as an individual come to me and ask how I have done it then I can tell you what to do,” he said.

Tobias questioned the rewarding of sport achievers, stating that professional boxing champions also deserve rewards from the nation.

“We have won five world titles already and they are all big titles but I didn’t see any of the boxers get recognised or get some reward like other sport codes,” he said.

Meanwhile, it has been reported that the City of Windhoek has approved Tobias’s application to buy Erf 1429 in Khomasdal.

According to Tobias, he only learned from the media that he had got the land he had applied for in 2008.

“We heard in the media that we got land but we did not get any letter yet so we will wait and see if it’s true, and if it is then that would good for the future of boxing because it is in our hands,” he said.

He indicated that the academy’s aim remains to grow boxing and develop more kids and “with our current one there is no question about it as it has really been successful.”