Paulus Ambunda

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Paulus Ambunda
Born
Paulus Natangwe Ambunda

(1980-08-06) August 6, 1980 (age 43)
Swakopmund, Namibia
Nationality Namibian
Other namesThe Rock
Statistics
Weight(s)
Height5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Reach69 in (175 cm)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights30
Wins27
Wins by KO11
Losses3
Medal record
Representing Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia
African Games
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2003 Abuja Flyweight

Paulus Natangwe Ambunda (born 6 August 1980) is a Namibian boxer who participated in the 2004 Summer Olympics. As a professional, he held the WBO bantamweight title in 2013, and twice the IBO bantamweight title in 2015 and in 2018.

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Amateur career

Ambunda won the silver medal at flyweight at the 2004 All-Africa Games in Abuja, Nigeria. At the 2004 Summer Olympics he was stopped in the quarter-finals of the flyweight (51 kg) division by Germany's eventual bronze medal winner Rustamhodza Rahimov.

Professional career

Ambunda won the WBO bantamweight title against Thai fighter Pungluang Sor Singyu in his 20th fight. he would end up losing the belt in his first defense to Japanese fighter Tomoki Kameda. [1]

Professional boxing record

30 fights27 wins3 losses
By knockout110
By decision163
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRoundDateLocationNotes
30Loss27–3 Stephen Fulton UD1211 May 2019EagleBank Arena, Fairfax, U.S.Lost IBO super bantamweight title
29Win27–2 Muhamad Ridhwan SD1229 Sep 2018Marina Bay Sands Hotel, SingaporeWon vacant IBO super bantamweight title
28Win26–2Nasibu RamadhanUD1229 Dec 2017The Dome, Swakopmund, NamibiaWon WBC International Silver super bantamweight title
27Win25–2Tasha MjuajiKO2 (8)30 Sep 2017Paresis Stadium, Otjiwarongo, Namibia
26Loss24–2 Moises Flores UD1211 Jun 2016Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, NamibiaLost IBO super bantamweight title;
For WBA interim super bantamweight title
25Win24–1Jason CooperUD125 Dec 2015Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, NamobiaRetained IBO super bantamweight title
24Win23–1Leandro David EsperanteSD121 Aug 2015Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, NamibiaWon vacant IBO super bantamweight title
23Win22–1 Tshifhiwa Munyai SD1220 Dec 2014Helao Nafidi, Oshikango, Namibia
22Win21–1Cristian PalmaUD1217 May 2014Omuthiya Park, Oshikoto, NamibiaWon vacant IBF and WBA International super bantamweight titles
21Loss20–1 Tomoki Kameda UD121 Aug 2013 Waterfront Hotel & Casino, Cebu City, PhilippinesLost WBO bantamweight title
20Win20–0 Pungluang Sor Singyu UD122 Mar 2013Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaWon WBO bantamweight title
19Win19–0William PradoUD1228 Jul 2012Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, NamibiaWon vacant WBO International bantamweight title
18Win18–0Cleutus MbheleUD1220 Mar 2012Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaRetained WBO African bantamweight title
17Win17–0 Bongani Mahlangu SD125 Nov 2011Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaRetained WBO African bantamweight title
16Win16–0Twalib MubiruTKO3 (10)24 Sep 2011Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
15Win15–0Emilio NorfatKO12 (12)11 Jun 2011Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaRetained WBO African bantamweight title
14Win14–0Tawanda ChigwidaTKO8 (12)25 Nov 2010Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaRetained WBO African bantamweight title
13Win13–0Klaas MboyaneUD1224 Jul 2010Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaRetained WBO African bantamweight title
12Win12–0Sipho NkadimengUD829 May 2010Kalahari Sands Hotel, Windhoek, Namibia
11Win11–0Tendani MunyaiTKO3 (12)30 Apr 2010Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaWon WBO African bantamweight title
10Win10–0Sithembile KibitiKO1 (12)20 Mar 2010Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
9Win9–0Lwazi MzolisaTKO2 (12)31 Oct 2009Kuisebmond Community Hall, Walvis Bay, NamibiaWon WBO interim African bantamweight title
8Win8–0Tommy NakashimbaTKO2 (10)12 Sep 2009Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaWon vacant Namibian bantamweight title
7Win7–0Pfariso NeluvhulaniUD625 Jul 2009Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
6Win6–0Matheus NiitembuRTD1 (4)22 May 2009Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
5Win5–0Daniel AusikuTKO2 (4)11 Dec 2008Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
4Win4–0Johannes GabrielTKO1 (4)16 Aug 2008Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
3Win3–0Petaneni ElagoUD410 Nov 2007Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre, Ongwediva, Namibia
2Win2–0Johannes GabrielPTS411 Aug 2007Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
1Win1–0Johannes GabrielPTS430 Jun 2007Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre, Namibia

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Sporting positions
Major world boxing titles
Preceded by WBO bantamweight champion
March 2, 2013 - August 1, 2013		Succeeded by
Minor world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
Thabo Sonjica 		IBO super bantamweight champion
August 1, 2015 - June 11, 2016
Vacated		Succeeded by
Olympic Games
Preceded by Flagbearer for Flag of Namibia.svg  Namibia
Athens 2004 		Succeeded by
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