Nghitumbwa retains WBO super bantamweight title

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2026-05-10

WINDHOEK, 09 May 2026 – Namibia’s World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Global Super Bantamweight champion, Fillipus Nghitumbwa (in green and white), while in action against Colombia’s Leonardo Carrillo in Windhoek. Nghitumbwa successfully retained his title after an impressive performance. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

WINDHOEK, 10 MAY (NAMPA) – Namibia’s World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Global Super Bantamweight champion, Fillipus Nghitumbwa, successfully retained his title after an impressive performance against Colombia’s Leonardo Carrillo on Sunday morning in Windhoek.

Nghitumbwa, who was making the first defence of the title he won in August 2025, fought under the theme ‘Tribute to the Founding Father, Sam Nujoma’. The event was promoted by veteran boxing...

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WINDHOEK, 09 May 2026 – Namibia’s World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Global Super Bantamweight champion, Fillipus Nghitumbwa (centre), receving his belt from Deputy Minister of Sport, Dino Balloti after his win against Colombia’s Leonardo Carrillo in Windhoek. Nghitumbaw successfully retained his title after an impressive performance. (Photo by: Hesron Kapanga) NAMPA

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