Windhoek: 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. Nghitumbwa, making the first defense 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 promoter Nestor Tobias under the MTC Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing and Fitness Academy banner.According to Namibia Press Agency, the Namibian super bantamweight boxer entered the bout with a professional record of 19 fights, comprising 17 victories and two defeats, with 15 wins coming by knockout. He was pushed to the limit by his Colombian opponent during an intense 12-round contest before securing his 18th professional victory. Nghitumbwa, known as 'Energy' by his supporters, retained his WBO Global Super Bantamweight title via unanimous decision, with all three judges scoring the fight in his favor a t 116-112, 117-111, and 117-112, respectively. The victory moves the Namibian closer to a potential world title challenge.Other local fighters also featured prominently on the card, including Mateus Heita, who defended his WBO Africa featherweight title against South Africa's Zolisa Baloyi over 12 rounds. Baloyi, determined to dethrone the Namibian champion, disrupted the rhythm of the fight with constant holding tactics, giving Heita little opportunity to exchange punches freely. Despite the South African's efforts to frustrate him, Heita's experience proved decisive in the closing stages of the contest. At the end of the 12 rounds, the judges delivered a split decision in favor of Heita, allowing the Namibian boxer to retain his title.Meanwhile, Harry Simon Junior claimed a technical knockout victory over Zimbabwean boxer Freeman Mabongwe after six rounds. Mabongwe was unable to continue absorbing Simon's punches and elected not to return for the seventh round. In a lightweight four-round contest betwee n local fighters, Tangeni Salomon of Sunshine Boxing Academy and David Johannes of Bulelo Boxing Club fought to a draw.Joiy Nangolo of Swakopmund Boxing Club delivered an impressive performance against South Africa's Rofhiwa Nemushungwa of Mukondeleli Boxing Gym. Nangolo dominated throughout the eight-round bout, with all three judges scoring in favor of the Namibian. Speaking to the media after the event, Tobias expressed satisfaction with the boxing bonanza and said the team's focus is now on securing a world title opportunity for Nghitumbwa. 'At the moment, Energy Nghitumbwa is the number one challenger for the world title after this victory. I am hopeful that once the rankings are updated, he will be in a strong position to challenge the world champion. We will do our utmost to work with the WBO to secure a world title fight for him,' he said.