The much-anticipated "Back To Action" boxing bonanza took place Saturday night at the Safari Court and Hotel. 

The event, which was attended by the Minister of Justice, Yvonne Dausab, and the Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero, hosted 15 bouts altogether.

The first Namibian to take on a foreign boxer Saturday night was Lazarus Shaningwa.

He got into the ring with Israel Kammwamba from Malawi, winning the fight on points.

Harry Simon Junior then took on Limbani Chikapa in the welterweight category.

As expected, Simon jnr who is coached by his father Harry Simon senior started well by showing solid skills.

The boxer also ruled in the second round with some heavy punches that led to his opponent stopping the fight just before the start of the 3rd round.

Another Namibian, Immanuel Josef, then stepped into the ring against Tisetso Modisadife from South Africa.

After 6 rounds of what was supposed to be a 12 rounder, the referee stopped the fight due to an accidental head-butt that left Immanuel Josef bleeding above his right eye.

The fight was called off and it was time for the judges to announce the winner.

Champion Immanuel Josef who was leading on points ahead of the incident ultimately won the fight.

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VICTORINE KAARONDA