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Sitaleki Mafile'o
Sitaleki is a given name of Tongan origin. Notable people with the name include: * Sitaleki Akauola (born 1992), Tongan rugby league player *Sitaleki Timani (born 1986), Tongan-Australian rugby union player *Leki Maka Sitaleki Maka (born 6 December 1985) is a professional boxer. Maka is currently the New Zealand Champion (NZNBF Version) in the Super Lightweight division. Maka fought the biggest fight in his career in China in December 2016 against Baishanbo ... (born 1985), New Zealand boxer {{Given name Polynesian given names ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sitaleki Akauola
Sitaleki Akauola (born 7 April 1992) is a Tongan international rugby league footballer who plays as a for the Toulouse Olympique in the Betfred Championship. He previously played for the Wests Tigers and the Penrith Panthers in the NRL. Akauola has also played for the Warrington Wolves in the Super League, and spent time on loan from Warrington at the Rochdale Hornets in the Championship. Background Akauola was born in Manurewa, New Zealand to parents Siupeli and Christina. He played his junior rugby league for the Manurewa Marlins, and was in the New Zealand Warriors junior system before being signed by the Wests Tigers. Playing career Wests Tigers In 2012, Akauola played for the Wests Tigers' NYC team. "The Auckland Rugby League from New Zealand got me a trial with the Tigers out in Campbelltown. Two weeks after that I had a trial with NYC," he said. He played from the bench and set up two tries as the Wests Tigers won the 2012 NYC Grand Final. In Round 5 of the 2013 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sitaleki Timani
Sitaleki Timani (born 19 September 1986), is a Tongan-born, Australian professional rugby union footballer. He made his test debut for the Wallabies in 2011. His usual position is lock. Timani's professional club career spanned eight seasons of Top 14 in France and seven seasons of Super Rugby in Australia. He currently plays for the RC Toulonnais in the Top 14. Family and early life Sitaleki Timani was born in the Tongan village of Kolonga. His brothers Sione and Lopeti are both international rugby players. Timani played soccer until he attended Liahona High School and was introduced to rugby union. He was selected for the Tongan Schoolboys rugby team in 2003, and won a scholarship to attend Auckland Grammar School in New Zealand. He moved to Australia at the age of 19 and switched codes, playing rugby league for Cronulla-Sutherland Sharks in the NRL's Jersey Flegg competition in 2006, and in NSW Premier League in 2007. Rugby union career In August 2007, Timani returned ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Leki Maka
Sitaleki Maka (born 6 December 1985) is a professional boxer. Maka is currently the New Zealand Champion (NZNBF Version) in the Super Lightweight division. Maka fought the biggest fight in his career in China in December 2016 against Baishanbo Nasiyiwula for the interim WBA International super lightweight title. Maka suffered his first defeat in this bout by unanimous decision. Maka biggest win in his career was against Farzan Ali Jr in Fiji in May 2016. Maka took the fight on late notice, due to Anthony Taylor who was the original opponent pulled out due to sickness. Maka won the bout when Ali Jr retired after the 2nd round. Professional boxing titles *New Zealand National Boxing Federation **New Zealand National Super Lightweight Title (139''Ibs'') Professional boxing record Controversy In 2006, Maka was involved in a brawl incident which include teenagers at an Auckland park. Maka himself stated he was not involved in the brawl as he was in a parked car, tired from t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |