Vikapita Meroro

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Vikapita Meroro
Born
Vikapita Meroro

16 April 1985
Otjinene, Namibia
Nationality Flag of Namibia.svg Namibian
Other namesBeast Master
Statistics
Weight(s) cruiserweight
Height185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Reach186
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights48
Wins30
Wins by KO15
Losses18

Vikapita Meroro (born 16 April 1985 in Otjinene) is a Namibian professional boxer. He is a heavyweight boxer and has fought for the WBC Youth World super middleweight title. [1]

Meroro began his first fighting experience with professionals. He beat Elijah Kwenaetsile with a points victory.

He encountered Ukrainian Stanislav Kashtanov for the WBC Youth World super middleweight title and lost in Kashtanov's homeland and home city Donetsk, Ukraine.

Professional boxing record

48 fights30 wins18 losses
By knockout1511
By decision147
By disqualification10
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
48Loss30–18 Flag of Bosnia and Herzegovina.svg Kenan PenjićPTS46 Apr 2024 Flag of Albania.svg Qazim Dervishi Sports Palace, Shkodër, Albania
47Loss30–17 Flag of Belarus.svg Viktar ChvarkouRTD4 (8), 3:004 Jun 2023 Flag of Albania.svg Shkodër, Shkodër County, Albania
46Loss30–16 Flag of Albania.svg Nelson HysaKO3 (10), 1:2717 Mar 2023 Flag of Albania.svg Olympic Park "Feti Borova", Tirana, AlbaniaFor vacant UBO International heavyweight title
45Loss30–15 Flag of Russia.svg Georgiy YunovidovRTD4 (8), 3:0011 Dec 2022 Flag of Russia.svg DIVS, Ekaterinburg, Russia
44Loss30–14 Flag of Russia.svg Umar Salamov KO1 (10), 1:4125 Sep 2022 Flag of Russia.svg Basket-Hall Arena, Kazan, Russia
43Loss30–13 Flag of Russia.svg Evgenyi Romanov RTD7 (10), 3:0019 Aug 2022 Flag of Russia.svg Luzales Arena, Syktyvkar, Russia
42Loss30–12 Flag of Germany.svg Alexander FrankRTD5 (12), 3:0014 May 2022 Flag of Germany.svg Mitellandhalle, Barleben, GermanyFor WBU (Germany) heavyweight title
41Loss30–11 Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Danila SemenovUD612 Sep 2021 Flag of Kazakhstan.svg Jekpe-Jek Arena, Astana, Kazakhstan
40Win30–10 Flag of Germany.svg Shokran ParwaniTKO6 (8), 1:4215 May 2021 Flag of Russia.svg USC Soviet Wings, Moscow, Russia
39Loss29–10 Flag of Bulgaria.svg Tervel Pulev TKO9 (10), 1:3029 Jan 2021 Flag of Tanzania.svg Next Door Arena, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
38Loss29–9 Flag of Namibia.svg Olanrewaju Durodola RTD3 (10), 3:0030 Nov 2019 Flag of Ghana.svg Old Kingsway Building, Accra, Ghana
37Loss29–8 Flag of South Africa.svg Akani PhuziUD1020 Oct 2019 Flag of South Africa.svg Blairgowrie Recreation Centre, Randburg, South Africa
36Win29–7 Flag of Malawi.svg Mussa AjibuUD824 Nov 2018 Flag of Namibia.svg Ramatex Hall, Windhoek, Namibia
35Loss28–7 Flag of Russia.svg Maxim Vlasov KO1 (10), 1:4621 Dec 2107 Flag of Russia.svg USC Soviet Wings, Moscow, Russia
34Loss28–6 Flag of South Africa.svg Kevin Lerena TKO5 (10)4 Feb 2017 Flag of South Africa.svg Emeperors Palace, Kempton Park, South Africa
33Loss28–5 Flag of Russia.svg Dmitry Kudryashov KO6 (10), 1:5422 May 2015 Flag of Russia.svg Luzhniki, Moscow, Russia
32Win28–4 Flag of Tanzania.svg Amour MzunguTKO1 (10), 1:3120 Mar 2105 Flag of Namibia.svg Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, Namibia
31Win27–4 Flag of Argentina.svg Walter David CabralTD6 (10), 3:004 Oct 2014 Flag of Namibia.svg Katutura Independence Arena, Windhoek, NamibiaUnanimous TD: Accidental clash of heads
30Win26–4 Flag of Tanzania.svg Alphonce MchumiatumboTKO11 (12)17 May 2014 Flag of Namibia.svg Omuthiya Park, Omuthiya, NamibiaWon vacant WBO Africa cruiserweight title
29Win25–4 Flag of Tanzania.svg Sa'id MbelwaDQ4 (10)14 Dec 2013 Flag of Namibia.svg Winnie Du Plessis Secondary School Hall, Gobabis, Namibia
28Win24–4 Flag of Tanzania.svg Pascal Abel NdombaTKO2 (12)5 Oct 2013 Flag of Namibia.svg Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, Namibia
27Win23–4 Flag of Uganda.svg Hamza WanderaTKO3 (12)2 Mar 2013 Flag of Namibia.svg Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
26Win22–4 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Edmos TakawiraTKO1 (6), 2:0512 Oct 2012 Flag of Namibia.svg Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
25Loss21–4 Flag of Germany.svg Jürgen Brähmer UD1021 Apr 2012 Flag of Germany.svg Sport and Congress Center, Schwerin, Germany
24Win21–3 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Chamunorwa GonorendaUD83 Dec 2011 Flag of Namibia.svg Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
23Loss20–3 Flag of Ghana.svg Braimah Kamoko UD1225 Jun 2011 Flag of Ghana.svg Accra International Conference Centre, Accra, GhanaLost WBO Africa light heavyweight title
22Loss20–2 Flag of Malawi.svg Isaac Chilemba UD1226 Mar 2011 Flag of South Africa.svg Emperors Palace, Kempton Park, South AfricaFor vacant WBC International light heavyweight title
21Win20–1 Flag of Tanzania.svg Joseph Marwa RTD5 (12), 3:0025 Nov 2010 Flag of Namibia.svg Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaRetained WBO Africa light heavyweight title
20Win19–1 Flag of Latvia.svg Jevgeņijs AndrejevsUD617 Jul 2010 Flag of Germany.svg Sport and Congress Center, Schwerin, Germany
19Win18–1 Flag of Kenya.svg Douglas Otieno OkolaKO11 (12)20 Mar 2010 Flag of Namibia.svg Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaWon vacant WBO Africa light heavyweight title
18Win17–1 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Tineyi MaridzoKO2 (8), 1:5412 Sep 2009 Flag of Namibia.svg Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
17Win15–1 Flag of Angola.svg Panda LucumbiTKO4 (6)19 Jun 2009 Flag of Angola.svg Luanda, Luanda Province, Angola
16Win15–1 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Victor MoyoKO2 (6)21 Mar 2009 Flag of Namibia.svg Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
15Win14–1 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Farai MusiyiwaUD617 Oct 2008 Flag of Namibia.svg Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
14Win13–1 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Gibson MapfumoTKO4 (6)16 Aug 2008 Flag of Namibia.svg Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
13Win12–1 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Chamunorwa GonorendaTKO5 (6)20 Jun 2008 Flag of Namibia.svg Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
12Win11–1 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Chamunorwa GonorendaUD620 Mar 2008 Flag of Namibia.svg Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
11Win10–1 Flag of South Africa.svg Sipho MukhitiUD610 Nov 2007 Flag of Namibia.svg Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre, Ongwediva, Namibia
10Win9–1 Flag of Zimbabwe.svg Edward NhunduTKO1 (8), 0:5613 Oct 2007 Flag of Namibia.svg Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
9Loss8–1 Flag of Ukraine.svg Stanyslav Kashtanov UD1021 Aug 2007 Flag of Ukraine.svg Lenin Square, Donetsk, UkraineFor WBC Youth super middleweight title
8Win8–0 Flag of Angola.svg João Tchimbila Willy MakebaPTS621 Jun 2007 Flag of Angola.svg Lubango, Huíla, Angola
7Win7–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Kenneth MasekwaneUD420 Mar 2007 Flag of Namibia.svg Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
6Win6–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Oupa MahlanguPTS411 Nov 2006 Flag of Namibia.svg Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre, Ongwediva, Namibia
5Win5–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Oupa MahlanguSD419 Aug 2006 Flag of Namibia.svg Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
4Win4–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Emmanuel GwalaPTS427 May 2006 Flag of Namibia.svg Swakopmund Hotel & Entertainment Centre, Swakopmund, Namibia
3Win3–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Vusi XabaPTS46 May 2006 Flag of South Africa.svg Dobsonville Shopping Centre, Dobsonville, South Africa
2Win2–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Theophilus MpakaneTKO2 (4)20 Mar 2006 Flag of Namibia.svg Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
1Win1–0 Flag of Botswana.svg Elijah KwenaentsilePTS41 Oct 2005 Flag of Namibia.svg Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre, Ongwediva, Namibia

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