Abmerk Shindjuu (born 21 November 1981 in

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) is a

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. He is the Namibian flyweight champion and has fought for the Commonwealth flyweight title. Shindjuu began his first fighting experience with professionals opposed to Petanena Elago. He beat Petanena in his hometown of

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with a points victory. He participated in four fights against Simon Negodhi, Negodhi won once, drew twice but Shindjuu then beat Negodhi to win the Namibian title at the

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in their final fight. Shindjuu lost the belt in his next fight when he was beaten by Joseph Hilongwa on a split decision at the same venue. He encountered Englishman Chris Edwards for the Commonwealth flyweight titles and fell to a defeat in his homeland and home city. He returns to action against Smangaliso Madonsela in Namibia.

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