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Julius Munyelele Indongo (born 12 February 1983) is a Namibian professional boxer. He is a former light-welterweight world champion, having held the WBA (Regular), IBF, and IBO titles between 2016 and 2017. As an amateur, Indongo represented Namibia at the 2008 Olympics, reaching the first round of the lightweight bracket.

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Amateur career

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Indongo first took up boxing at the age of 17. In 2002, he won the amateur Namibian National Championships and he appeared poised for success. However, Indongo was struck by tuberculosis, which interrupted his career for 2 years. After recovering, Indongo qualified to represent his country in the 2008 Olympics. Right before his first fight, Indongo broke his right hand. He decided to fight regardless but was easily outpointed by Anthony Little.[2]

Professional career

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Early career

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Indongo debuted professionally at the age of 25, on 25 July 2009, with a points decision (PTS) win over Pohamba Mandume. After winning his first six fights, he won his first regional title, the Namibian lightweight title, by defeating Samuel Kapapu, and retained it against Peter Malakia.

After improving to 14 consecutive wins, he won the WBO Africa light-welterweight title in October 2012 via victory over James Onyango. Indongo went on to make six successful defenses of that title between 2014 and 2016. Indongo was a late bloomer on the world stage, with his first world title fight taking place when he was 33. His trainer, Nestor Tobias, stated that he often needed to be more aggressive and "deliver the killer punch".[3]

light-welterweight champion

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Main article: Ricky Burns vs. Julius Indongo

In October 2016, undefeated IBF and IBO light-welterweight champion Eduard Troyanovsky (25-0, 22 KOs) stated he would make a voluntary defence on the Lebedev-Gassiev card in Russia on 3 December.[4] On 7 November, Indongo, who was ranked WBO #3, WBA #15 and IBF #10, was announced as his opponent, for the fight to take place in Moscow, in his first bout held outside of Namibia.[5] Despite being a favoured underdog, Indongo knocked out Troyanovsky after only forty seconds of the first round with a left hook, becoming Namibia's fourth world boxing champion. Troyanovsky was badly hurt from the shot and did not get up. Referee Mark Calo-Oy immediately halted the fight with Troyanovsky still down on the canvas. After some assistance, they eventually got Troyanovsky back to his feet and took him out of the ring.[6][7]

In late December, there were talks for a potential fight between Indongo and WBA (Regular) Light Welterweight champion Ricky Burns.[8][9] On 9 January, Burns' manager Tommy Morrison confirmed a deal was being put together for Burns to fight Indongo in April at The SSE Hydro in Glasgow.[10][11] On 11 January, Sky Sports confirmed a deal was reached for Burns and Indongo title bout on 15 April 2017. The WBA (Regular), IBF and IBO titles would be at stake.[12][13] This was Scotland's first ever unification fight.[14][15] Burns lost the fight via a one-sided unanimous decision with wide scores of 120–108, 118-110 and 116–112. In the last two rounds, Burns hit the canvas three times, but these were ruled as a slip. Following the defeat, Burns praised Indongo, "He was so so awkward. He was a lot better than we thought he was going to be. He can hit as well." He also said that he wouldn't retire.[16][17]

Indongo vs. Crawford

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Main article: Terence Crawford vs. Julius Indongo

On 1 July 2017, Top Rank announced that a light welterweight unification fight between Indongo and WBC, WBO, Ring magazine, and lineal champion Terence Crawford was agreed to take place on 19 August at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska live on ESPN in US and Sky Sports in the UK.[18][19][20] The projected unification of every major world title in boxing (WBA, WBC, IBF, WBO, The Ring, and lineal) will determine the light welterweight division's first undisputed champion since Kostya Tszyu in 2004, and the first time all the aforementioned titles have been at stake in a single fight since Bernard Hopkins vs. Jermain Taylor in 2005. Both fighters paid over US$100,000 in sanctioning fees.[21] Indongo vacated the IBO belt to avoid paying even more in sanctioning fees.[21] Crawford entered the fight as a heavy favourite to win.[22]

On fight night, Crawford dominated Indongo, knocking him down in the second round before finishing him with a vicious body shot in just three rounds.[23] The fight took place in front of a raucous home crowd for Crawford. Crawford landed 27 total punches to Indongo's 13 and 17 power punches to Indongo's 10. According to CompuBox stats, Crawford landed 26 of his 75 punches thrown (35%), while Indongo landed 13 of 74 thrown (18%). Both boxers earned an undisclosed 7-figure purse.[24] Following the fight, Indongo stated "When he hit me like that, my mind was gone" about Crawford's body shot.[25] The card averaged 965,000 viewers on ESPN.[26]

Career from 2018

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On 5 January 2018, Lou DiBella of DiBella Entertainment announced that he had signed Indongo on a long-term promotional contract.[27] A few hours later, Nestor Tobias, Indongo's manager and promoter from Namibia claimed that Indongo and DiBella had breached contract. Tobias stated that Indongo was under contract with his MTC Nestor Sunshine Boxing & Fitness Academy until 2020.[28]

The WBC super lightweight title became vacant after Terence Crawford decided to move up to welterweight. It was announced that number 1 ranked Amir Imam would fight number 3 ranked Jose Ramirez for the vacant title. WBC President Mauricio Sulaiman then announced that Viktor Postol, who was ranked number 4, would fight number 2 ranked Regis Prograis (20-0, 17 KOs) for the interim WBC title. The winner of both fights would then meet to become the full titleholder.[29] In January 2018, a deal was finally reached for the fight between Postol and Prograis to take place on 9 March at the Buffalo Run Casino in Miami, Florida.[30] On 12 February, ESPN reported that Postol suffered a fractured thumb and forced to drop out of the bout. Indongo was announced as his replacement, with the bout still taking place on 9 March, however the venue was changed to Deadwood Mountain Grand, a casino and resort in Deadwood, South Dakota, with Showtime televising the bout live.[31] Prograis knocked Indongo down four times in the fight, dropping him once in round 1 and three more times in round 2 before referee Ian John Lewis stopped the fight at 2:54 of round 2. Indongo started the fight well before being hit with a hard jab that dropped him. Indongo was hurt with this shot. Indongo fought close to Prograis, which seemed to benefit Prograis. After the fight, Prograis told Showtime's Steve Farhood, "After the first round, I felt his punches. He couldn't punch. He couldn’t hurt me. I got a little reckless. But I got the job done, so I can’t complain." Prograis landed 46 of 94 punches thrown (49%) and Indongo connected on 32 of his 120 thrown (27%).[32]

Indongo came back with a win against Carltavius Jones Johnson in his next fight. Indongo was controlling the action in round one. In round two, Jones Johnson fought more aggressively, but a counter right hook from Indongo dropped him on the canvas. Johnons managed to beat the count, but the referee decided he was not fit to continue, awarding Indongo with the TKO win.[33]

On 27 November 2020, Indongo faced Daniyar Yeleussinov. Yeleussinov looked dominant and dropped Indongo in the opening round. It looked like the fight would end in the opening round, but Indongo managed to survive to the round. In the second round, Indongo was dropped again, and again managed to beat the count. He did not look fit to continue however, and the referee waved the fight off right after the knockdown.[34]

Professional boxing record

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31 fights 24 wins 7 losses
By knockout 13 5
By decision 11 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
31 Loss 24–7 Khariton Agrba KO 3 (8) 1:50 19 Nov 2022 RCC Boxing Academy, Ekaterinburg, Russia
30 Loss 24–6 Mirzakamol Nematov UD 8 15 Jul 2022 Hotel Renaissance, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
29 Win 24–5 Sherif Kasongo RTD 4 (8) 26 Feb 2022 Government Complex, Lusaka, Zambia
28 Loss 23–5 Chris Jenkins PTS 8 5 Feb 2022 Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales
27 Loss 23–4 Hassan Mwakinyo TKO 4 (12) 3 Sep 2021 Kilimanjaro Hall, Dar es Salaam, Tanzania For African light-middleweight title
26 Loss 23–3 Daniyar Yeleussinov TKO 2 (10), 0:30 27 Nov 2020 Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida, US For vacant IBF Inter-Continental welterweight title
25 Win 23–2 Tay Jones TKO 2 (10), 1:12 3 Aug 2019 Bobby Miller Center, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, US
24 Loss 22–2 Regis Prograis TKO 2 (12), 2:54 9 Mar 2018 Mountain Grand, Deadwood, South Dakota, US For vacant WBC interim light-welterweight title
23 Loss 22–1 Terence Crawford KO 3 (12), 1:38 19 Aug 2017 Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, Nebraska, US Lost WBA and IBF light-welterweight titles;
For WBC, WBO, and The Ring light-welterweight titles
22 Win 22–0 Ricky Burns UD 12 15 Apr 2017 The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, Scotland Retained IBF and IBO light-welterweight titles;
Won WBA light-welterweight title
21 Win 21–0 Eduard Troyanovsky KO 1 (12), 0:40 3 Dec 2016 Megasport Arena, Moscow, Russia Won IBF and IBO light-welterweight titles
20 Win 20–0 Fabian Lyimo TKO 1 (12) 6 Aug 2016 Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia Retained WBO Africa light-welterweight title
19 Win 19–0 Allan Kamote TKO 9 (12) 26 Mar 2016 Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia Retained WBO Africa light-welterweight title
18 Win 18–0 Zolani Marali UD 12 3 Oct 2015 Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia Retained WBO Africa light-welterweight title
17 Win 17–0 Ibrahim Class UD 12 20 Mar 2015 Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, Namibia Retained WBO Africa light-welterweight title
16 Win 16–0 Kaizer Mabuza UD 12 6 Dec 2014 Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia Retained WBO Africa light-welterweight title
15 Win 15–0 Ishmael Takudzwa Kuchocha TKO 3 (12), 0:45 26 Jul 2014 Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia Retained WBO Africa light-welterweight title
14 Win 14–0 Joel Mwewa KO 1 (12), 2:17 1 Mar 2014 Olufuko Centre, Outapi, Namibia
13 Win 13–0 Nelson Banda PTS 10 11 May 2013 Kuisebmond Community Hall, Walvis Bay, Namibia
12 Win 12–0 Abias Silipumbwe KO 1 (6), 1:25 20 Mar 2013 Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
11 Win 11–0 James Onyango TKO 2 (12), 0:29 12 Oct 2012 Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia Won vacant WBO Africa light-welterweight title
10 Win 10–0 Meshack Kondwani TKO 4 (8), 2:02 20 Mar 2012 Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
9 Win 9–0 Silas Mandeya UD 6 5 Nov 2011 Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
8 Win 8–0 Peter Malakia TKO 10 (10) 11 Jun 2011 Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia Retained Namibian lightweight title
7 Win 7–0 Samuel Kapapu UD 10 19 Mar 2011 Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia Won vacant Namibian lightweight title
6 Win 6–0 Lawrence Moyo TKO 1 (4) 7 Aug 2010 Kuisebmond Community Hall, Walvis Bay, Namibia
5 Win 5–0 Samuel Kapapu UD 4 29 May 2010 Kalahari Sands Hotel, Windhoek, Namibia
4 Win 4–0 Festus Nghidinwa MD 4 20 Mar 2010 Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
3 Win 3–0 Daniel Hosea TKO 2 (4), 1:56 31 Oct 2009 Kuisebmond Community Hall, Walvis Bay, Namibia
2 Win 2–0 Pohamba Mandume UD 4 12 Sep 2009 Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
1 Win 1–0 Pohamba Mandume PTS 4 25 Jul 2009 Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia

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Julius Munyelele Indongo (born 12 February 1983) is a Namibian former professional boxer who competed from 2009 to 2024, amassing a record of 24 wins and 10 losses with 13 knockouts. Known by his ring name Blue Machine, the southpaw fighter from stood at 5 feet 10.5 inches tall and reached a career high as a unified (super lightweight) world champion, holding the IBF title from 2016 to 2017 and the WBA (Super) title in 2017. Indongo began his boxing journey as an amateur, representing at the 2008 Olympics in the division where he competed in the first round before elimination. Turning professional on 25 July 2009 with a first-round knockout victory, he built an undefeated streak through regional bouts in before capturing global attention in December 2016 by knocking out Russian champion Eduard Troyanovsky in the first round to claim the IBF title. Four months later, in April 2017, he added the WBA (Super) title by unanimous decision over Scottish fighter in , becoming Namibia's first two-belt world champion in the division. However, his reign ended abruptly in August 2017 when undefeated American knocked him out in the third round in , unifying the WBA, WBC, IBF, and WBO belts and marking Indongo's first professional defeat. Subsequent losses to in 2018 and others followed, though he secured several wins later in his career before retiring in 2024.

Early life and amateur career

Early life

Julius Munyelele Indongo was born on February 12, 1983, in , , into a of seven children facing significant hardships in the years following the country's independence from in 1990. His father passed away when Indongo was just three years old, leaving the family in and contributing to his early experiences of loss and instability. Growing up in the rural village of Onamutayi near Ongwediva in northern , Indongo discovered as a through broadcasts of prize fights, which ignited his passion for the sport amid limited opportunities. At around age 12, he began informal alongside his brother, focusing on running and basic conditioning to build endurance, but resources were scarce in post-independence , where economic challenges hindered access to and facilities. For nearly five years, until his first bout at age 17, Indongo practiced solely through shadow and jabs without ever using gloves, turning these rudimentary methods into a foundation for discipline and resilience. Indongo began formal training in 1998 at age 15 but faced a severe bout of around 2004, which sidelined him for two years until his recovery in 2006 and interrupted his early progress in the . Motivated by the need for survival and personal advancement in a nation still rebuilding after apartheid, he viewed not just as a but as a pathway to self-improvement and uplifting his community from .

Amateur career

Indongo began his competitive career in 2001 after joining the Iipumbu club during his final year of high school, quickly securing victories in his initial bouts and establishing himself as a promising talent. In 2003, he captured the Namibian National Championships gold medal in the division (54 kg), earning national recognition and setting the foundation for further international opportunities. This success came despite earlier health setbacks from that had interrupted his progress in the sport. By 2007, Indongo had advanced to the national team, competing at the All-Africa Games in where he won his first two matches before a quarterfinal defeat to a Tunisian opponent; during this period, he also defeated future WBO champion Paulus Ambunda in a senior bout. His performances led to selection as Namibia's representative for the 2008 Beijing Olympics in the division, following a rigorous national qualification process that highlighted his technical skills and determination under the guidance of local coaches. These trainers played a key role in refining his natural , emphasizing footwork and defensive positioning to counter his orthodox opponents effectively. At the Olympics, Indongo's campaign ended abruptly in the first round after he fractured his right hand during a warmup bout but opted to compete regardless, resulting in a 14-2 points loss to Australia's Anthony Little. This marked his sole major international appearance and underscored the physical toll of his dedication, as the injury hampered his performance despite his reputation for resilience. Overall, Indongo's tenure featured consistent national-level successes and developmental that honed his style, though detailed bout records remain limited in public documentation.

Professional career

Early professional career

Indongo made his professional boxing debut on July 25, 2009, in Windhoek, Namibia, defeating Pohamba Mandume by four-round unanimous decision. Over the next three years, he maintained an undefeated record through bouts against primarily Namibian and regional opponents from neighboring countries, including rematches with Mandume and multiple wins over Samuel Kapapu by decision. Key victories included a fourth-round technical knockout of Meshack Kondwani from Zambia in March 2012 and a unanimous decision over Peter Malakia of Tanzania in June 2011, showcasing his growing prowess with a mix of technical boxing and finishing power. Drawing confidence from his amateur background, including participation in the 2008 Olympics, Indongo quickly adapted to the demands of paid professional fights. On October 12, 2012, Indongo won the vacant WBO Africa light-welterweight title by second-round technical knockout against James Onyango of Kenya at the Country Club Resort in Windhoek. He followed this with three successful defenses in 2013 and 2014, defeating Abias Silipumbwe and Nelson Banda by unanimous decision in March and May 2013, respectively, and stopping Joel Mwewa of the Democratic Republic of Congo in the eighth round in March 2014. Additional defenses highlighted his regional supremacy, such as a unanimous decision victory over South African Kaizer Mabuza in December 2014 and a points win against Ishmael Takudzwa Kuchocha of Zimbabwe in July 2014. Indongo continued defending the title into 2015 and 2016, with notable stoppages including a third-round knockout of Ibrahim Class Mgender of in March 2015 and a ninth-round technical knockout against Allan Kamote of on March 26, 2016. A unanimous decision over South African Zolani Marali in October 2015 further solidified his dominance. By the end of 2015, approaching 2016 with a perfect 20-0 record, Indongo had established himself as Namibia's premier light-welterweight contender through consistent performances against tough African competition.

Rise to world titles

Indongo's ascent to status began with a stunning upset victory over IBF champion Eduard Troyanovsky on , , at the Khodynka Ice Palace in , . As a significant with odds around +1000, the Namibian southpaw traveled from to face the undefeated Russian in hostile territory, overcoming a grueling journey across continents that tested his resolve just days before the bout. In the ring, Indongo exploited his to land a devastating left hook just 40 seconds into the first round, dropping Troyanovsky for the full count and capturing both the IBF and IBO titles in a fight that shocked the world. This knockout not only marked his 21st professional win without defeat but also propelled his nickname, "Blue Machine," into international prominence for its representation of his precise, machine-like power. Building stamina through earlier regional title defenses had prepared Indongo for the intensity of world-level . His preparation for Troyanovsky emphasized strategic footwork and timing, focusing on countering the champion's aggressive orthodox pressure with sharp angles inherent to his southpaw orthodoxy, which proved decisive in the brief but explosive encounter. Four months later, on April 15, 2017, Indongo defended his IBF belt and pursued unification against WBA champion at the SSE Hydro in , . Entering with an unblemished 21-0 record, Indongo dominated the 12-round bout with superior reach and volume punching, outlanding the Scottish veteran throughout. The judges scored it unanimously for Indongo—120-108, 116-112, and 118-110—making him a two-belt world champion by adding the WBA title to his collection. This victory solidified his status as Namibia's premier boxer and set the stage for further unification opportunities.

Championship defenses and unification

The unification bout against Terence Crawford was announced as a high-stakes clash for the undisputed light welterweight championship, pitting Indongo's WBA and IBF titles against Crawford's WBC and WBO belts, with the winner set to claim all four major sanctioning body crowns in a rare occurrence in the four-belt era. Held on August 19, 2017, at the Pinnacle Bank Arena in Lincoln, Nebraska, the fight drew significant hype as Crawford, fighting near his Omaha hometown, entered as a heavy favorite against the undefeated Namibian challenger, with a crowd of 12,121 generating electric energy through chants and anticipation for a potential history-making unification. Following his victories over Eduard Troyanovsky and Ricky Burns, which earned him the IBF and WBA titles respectively, Indongo aimed to solidify his status as Namibia's premier boxer in this pivotal matchup. The fight began competitively in the first round, with both fighters trading solid punches as Indongo leveraged his 5 feet 10.5 inches (179 cm) height and 71.5-inch (182 cm) reach to keep Crawford at bay, though the American responded with sharp counters while switching between orthodox and southpaw stances. In the second round, Crawford ramped up his aggression, landing a stiff left hand followed by a right that staggered Indongo, culminating in a knockdown with a precise right hand to the body just 40 seconds from the bell; Indongo rose unsteadily but survived the frame, appearing compromised as Crawford targeted his midsection to neutralize the reach advantage. The third round proved decisive, as Crawford unleashed a devastating left hook to Indongo's body that dropped him to the in agony at 1:38, followed by a right hand; referee Mark Nelson waved off the bout without a count, resulting in a victory for Crawford and marking Indongo's first professional defeat. CompuBox statistics underscored Crawford's dominance, with him landing 26 of 75 punches (35%) compared to Indongo's 13 of 74 (18%). The loss stripped Indongo of his WBA and IBF titles, handing Crawford the undisputed crown and ending Indongo's brief but groundbreaking reign that had lasted approximately eight months since capturing the IBF belt in December 2016. The physical toll was immediate and severe, with Indongo later recounting the body shot's impact: "He hit me hard to my body. I couldn’t breathe, it hurt so bad. It took my mind away." His trainer, Nestor Tobias, reflected on the fight's , noting, "Julius recovered pretty well from the first knockdown in the second round... but unfortunately it all ended in the third" due to Crawford's "well placed and accurate body punch," while affirming Indongo's resilience and future potential. This defeat represented the peak and abrupt of Indongo's championship phase, as his unification of the WBA and IBF titles had made him Namibia's first boxer to hold multiple major world belts simultaneously, etching a historic milestone for Namibian despite the short duration.

Post-championship career

Following his defeat to in August 2017, which marked the end of his championship reign, Julius Indongo faced on March 9, 2018, for the vacant WBC interim super lightweight title in . Prograis dropped Indongo at the end of the first round and three more times in the second before the referee stopped the bout, resulting in a technical knockout loss for Indongo at 1:50 of round two. This fight, Indongo's first after the Crawford loss, highlighted the challenges in regaining elite contention, as he was outlanded 78-32 in power punches according to statistics. Indongo remained inactive for over a year before mounting a comeback, securing a technical knockout victory over Carltavius Jones Johnson on August 19, 2019, in , dropping his opponent multiple times en route to the stoppage in the second round of a scheduled 10-round bout. However, his activity stayed sporadic amid a string of losses: he lost by second-round technical knockout to Daniyar Yeleussinov on November 27, 2020, in , for the vacant IBF Inter-Continental title. Indongo then lost by fourth-round technical knockout to on September 3, 2021, in , , for the African Boxing Union super welterweight title. From 2022 onward, Indongo's career entered a prolonged downward phase marked by regional bouts and consistent defeats, reflecting diminished opportunities with major promoters. He suffered a unanimous decision loss to Chris Jenkins on February 5, 2022, in , (78-75 on all cards over 8 rounds), followed shortly by a fourth-round win over Kasongo on February 26, 2022, in , , his only victory in this period. Subsequent losses included a to Mirzakamol Nematov on July 22, 2022, in , (99-91 x3 over 10 rounds), a third-round defeat to Khariton Agrba on November 19, 2022, in , , and unanimous decisions to Ivan Kozlovsky on May 23, 2023, in (97-93 x3), and Vakhid Abbasov on September 23, 2023, in , (98-92 x2, 97-93). These setbacks culminated in a loss to Richard Mtangi on January 24, 2024, in , (96-94 x2, 97-93 over 10 rounds), extending Indongo's losing streak to five fights. Indongo retired from in January 2024 following the loss to Mtangi. By 2024, at age 41, Indongo's professional record stood at 24 wins and 10 losses, with 13 , as he fought primarily out of his native , , in lower-profile regional events lacking the high-level promotion that defined his earlier career. This phase underscored the impact of age and consecutive defeats on his trajectory.

Boxing record and legacy

Professional boxing record

Julius Indongo's professional boxing record spans 34 bouts from July 25, 2009, to January 24, 2024, comprising 24 wins (13 by or technical knockout and 11 by decision), 10 losses (7 by or technical knockout and 3 by decision), and no draws, yielding a knockout percentage of 54.17%. His wins were predominantly in the early phase of his career (2009–2017), where he maintained an undefeated streak across 22 fights, while all 10 losses occurred after 2017; Indongo utilized a exclusively throughout his professional career. Indongo contested 4 world title fights at light-welterweight, achieving 2 victories (including the IBF title win over Eduard Troyanovsky and unification against Ricky Burns) and 2 defeats (to Terence Crawford and Regis Prograis); he also successfully defended 4 regional titles (such as ABU and WBF belts) with all wins.
No.DateOpponentResultType/MethodRoundsLocationNotes/Titles
12009-07-25Pohamba MandumeWPTS4/4Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaPro debut
22009-09-26Pohamba MandumeWPTS4/4Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaRematch
32009-10-24Daniel HoseaWPTS4/4Kuisebmond Community Hall, Walvis Bay, Namibia
42010-03-27Festus NghidinwaWTKO1/4Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaOpponent's pro debut
52010-05-29Samuel KapapuWPTS6/6Kalahari Sands Hotel, Windhoek, Namibia
62010-08-28Lawrence MoyoWPTS6/6Kuisebmond Community Hall, Walvis Bay, Namibia
72011-03-26Samuel KapapuWPTS6/6Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaRematch
82011-06-25Peter MalakiaWTKO2/6Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
92011-11-26Silas MandeyaWPTS8/8Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
102012-03-31Meshack KondwaniWPTS8/8Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
112012-10-27James OnyangoWTKO1/10Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaWon WBF Inter-Continental title
122013-03-23Abias SilipumbweWPTS8/8Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, Namibia
132013-05-25Nelson BandaWPTS10/10Kuisebmond Community Hall, Walvis Bay, NamibiaWon ABU title
142014-03-29Joel MwewaWPTS8/8Olufuko Centre, Outapi, NamibiaRegional defense
152014-07-26Ishmael Takudzwa KuchochaWPTS10/10Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaRegional defense
162014-12-13Kaizer MabuzaWTKO4/10Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaRegional defense
172015-03-28Ibrahim Class MgenderWPTS10/10Ramatex Factory, Windhoek, NamibiaRegional defense; Indongo down once in Rd 1
182015-10-24Zolani MaraliWUD12/12Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaRetained ABU title
192016-03-19Allan KamoteWTKO2/10Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaKamote down in Rd 2
202016-08-20Fabian LyimoWTKO1/12Windhoek Country Club Resort, Windhoek, NamibiaRetained ABU title
212016-12-03Eduard TroyanovskyWKO1/12Khodynka Ice Palace, Moscow, RussiaWon IBF and IBO light-welterweight titles
222017-04-15Ricky BurnsWUD12/12The SSE Hydro, Glasgow, ScotlandWon WBA (Super) light-welterweight title; retained IBF and IBO; unification
232017-08-19Terence CrawfordLTKO3/12Pinnacle Bank Arena, Lincoln, Nebraska, USALost IBF, WBA titles; Crawford added WBO
242018-03-09Regis PrograisLTKO2/12Deadwood Mountain Grand, Deadwood, South Dakota, USAFor vacant WBC interim super lightweight title; Indongo down in Rd 1 & three times in Rd 2
252019-08-03Carltavius Jones JohnsonWTKO2/8Bobby Miller Center, Tuscaloosa, Alabama, USA
262020-11-27Daniyar YeleussinovLTKO2/10Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino, Hollywood, Florida, USA
272021-09-21Hassan MwakinyoLTKO4/8Kilimanjaro Hall, Dar es Salaam, TanzaniaIndongo ruled down in Rd 4
282022-02-05Chris JenkinsLPTS8/8Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wales
292022-02-26Sherif KasongoWPTS6/6Government Complex, Lusaka, Zambia
302022-07-22Mirzakamol NematovLTKO4/8Hotel Renaissance, Tashkent, Uzbekistan
312022-11-19Khariton AgrbaLKO3/8RCC Boxing Academy, Yekaterinburg, Russia
322023-05-23Ivan KozlovskyLTKO2/6RCC Boxing Academy, Yekaterinburg, Russia
332023-09-23Vakhid AbbasovLUD6/6Sports Hall, Orel, Russia
342024-01-24Richard MtangiLPTS6/6Mkwakwani Grounds, Tanga, Tanzania

Legacy in Namibian boxing

Julius Indongo became the first Namibian boxer to hold three world titles simultaneously when he unified the WBA, IBF, and IBO super lightweight belts in 2017, a milestone that elevated Namibia's presence in global and inspired a new generation of African fighters to pursue international success. His journey from rudimentary village training to challenging top contenders abroad has motivated young Namibian boxers, demonstrating that determination and technique can overcome limited resources to achieve world-class status. In recognition of his accomplishments, Indongo was named Namibian Sportsman of the Year and Sports Star of the Year at the 2017 MTC/NSC Namibia Sports Awards, where he received N$300,000 in prize money for becoming the nation's first triple world champion. Media coverage of his rapid rise highlighted the transformative power of his story, positioning him as a national hero who brought unprecedented attention to Namibian on the world stage. Post-2017, despite career setbacks including losses that cost him his titles, Indongo has continued to promote in through his association with the Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing and Fitness Academy, where he trains and supports emerging talent. His career has been driven by a commitment to improve conditions for Namibians, using his success to advocate for better opportunities in the sport amid challenges like inadequate infrastructure and limited organizational capacity in the country's boxing federation.

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