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Vaitele Soi
Vaitele Soi (born 5 August 1987, Samoa) is a retired Samoan professional boxer. Soi has fought a few notable boxers in his career including Mohamed Azzaoui, Shane Chapman, Brad Pitt and Anthony McCracken. The biggest fight in Soi's career was against Anthony McCracken Anthony McCracken (born 11 January 1983, Sydney, Australia) is a retired Australian professional boxer. The biggest win in McCracken's career was against David Aloua in their second fight in November 2014, to win the WBA Pan African, WBC – OPB ... for the WBA Pan African, WBO Asia Pacific and WBC – OPBF Cruiserweight title. Despite losing the fight by unanimous decision, Soi received a WBO Asia Pacific ranking peaking at 5th. Professional boxing titles *World Boxing Foundation **WBF Asia Pacific cruiserweight title (186¾ ''Ibs'') *Samoa **Samoa National cruiserweight title (194 ''Ibs'') *Tournament **2011 New Zealand cruiserweight Tournament winner (196¾ ''Ibs'') ** Super 8 II runner up (196¾ ''Ibs'') ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samoa
Samoa, officially the Independent State of Samoa; sm, Sāmoa, and until 1997 known as Western Samoa, is a Polynesian island country consisting of two main islands (Savai'i and Upolu); two smaller, inhabited islands (Manono Island, Manono and Apolima); and several smaller, uninhabited islands, including the Aleipata Islands (Nu'utele, Nu'ulua, Fanuatapu and Namua). Samoa is located west of American Samoa, northeast of Tonga (closest foreign country), northeast of Fiji, east of Wallis and Futuna, southeast of Tuvalu, south of Tokelau, southwest of Hawaii, and northwest of Niue. The capital city is Apia. The Lapita culture, Lapita people discovered and settled the Samoan Islands around 3,500 years ago. They developed a Samoan language and Samoan culture, Samoan cultural identity. Samoa is a Unitary state, unitary Parliamentary system, parliamentary democracy with 11 Administrative divisions of Samoa, administrative divisions. It is a sovereign state and a member of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Professional Boxer
Professional boxing, or prizefighting, is regulated, sanctioned boxing. Professional boxing bouts are fought for a purse that is divided between the boxers as determined by contract. Most professional bouts are supervised by a regulatory authority to guarantee the fighters' safety. Most high-profile bouts obtain the endorsement of a sanctioning body, which awards championship belts, establishes rules, and assigns its own judges and referees. In contrast with amateur boxing, professional bouts are typically much longer and can last up to twelve rounds, though less significant fights can be as short as four rounds. Protective headgear is not permitted, and boxers are generally allowed to take substantial punishment before a fight is halted. Professional boxing has enjoyed a much higher profile than amateur boxing throughout the 20th century and beyond. Professional boxing was banned in Cuba from 1961 to April 2022. So was also the case in Sweden between 1970 and 2007, and Nor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mohamed Azzaoui
Mohamed Azzaoui (born December 1, 1975, in Mostaganem) is a retired amateur boxer from Algeria, who is best known for winning the gold medal in the men's heavyweight division (– 91 kg) at the 1999 All-Africa Games in Johannesburg, South Africa. He represented his native country at the 2000 Summer Olympics in Sydney, Australia, where he was defeated in the first round by Jackson Chanet from France. He is also a former New Zealand and Pan Asian Boxing Association cruiserweight champion. Career * participant Olympic Games 2000 ( Sydney, Australia ) (– 91 kg) * African Amateur Boxing Championships 1998 ( Algiers, Algeria ) (+91 kg) * All-Africa Games 1999 ( Johannesburg, South Africa) (– 91 kg) * Pan Arab Games 1999 (Amman, Jordan Jordan ( ar, الأردن; tr. ' ), officially the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan,; tr. ' is a country in Western Asia. It is situated at the crossroads of Asia, Africa, and Europe, within the Levant regi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shane Chapman
Shane "Choppa" Chapman (born 4 July 1978) is a New Zealand super middleweight kickboxer and boxing, boxer, fighting out of City Lee Gar Gym in Auckland. He is the 2002 and 2004 List of K-1 champions, K-1 Oceania MAX champion and 4 time Muay Thai World champion. Biography and career Shane Chapman made his amateur kickboxing debut in 1995 aged 19, winning by technical knockout, TKO. Between 1995 and the latter half of 1997 he had a successful amateur career on the local circuit, winning 8 out of 9 fights and picking up the New Zealand North Island and South Pacific titles at super welterweight. On 18 September 1997 he made his professional Muay Thai debut defeating Norm Graham over 5 rounds at a domestic event in Auckland, New Zealand. In 1998 he won his first professional (and world) title by defeating a Chinese fighter to win the W.F.S.B. world title at light middleweight. He followed this up later in the year to claim his second world title in Hong Kong – this time it ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Brad Pitt (boxer)
Bradley Michael Pitt (born 8 November 1981), also known as "Hollywood", is an Australian boxer best known for winning the Heavyweight Gold at the 2006 Commonwealth Games and for qualifying for the 2008 Olympics. Amateur career Because of his famous namesake, Brad Pitt is nicknamed "Hollywood". He quit his job as a painter in order to train for the 2000 Sydney Olympics, but did not qualify. He returned to painting but again quit, this time to focus on the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne. On 6 March 2006, Pitt won the Heavyweight (199 lbs.) gold medal at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne, after he beat Danny Price in the first round; James Wasao, Awusone Yekeni and Harpreet Singh in the final. In this fight, Pitt was taunted by Singh. Following the taunts, he knocked Singh out in three punches. On 6 August, Pitt lost at the Nationals in Darwin to 2004 Olympian Adam Forsyth 35:45. At the 2008 World Amateur Boxing Championships Pitt lost his match to Yus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anthony McCracken
Anthony McCracken (born 11 January 1983, Sydney, Australia) is a retired Australian professional boxer. The biggest win in McCracken's career was against David Aloua in their second fight in November 2014, to win the WBA Pan African, WBC – OPBF and WBO Asia Pacific Cruiserweight title. With this McCraken received a top 15 ranking in WBA, WBO and top 40 in WBC and IBO. Aloua defeated McCracken in April 2012 in their first fight. There was a contract clause where if McCracken won the bout, the two must fight again for a trilogy, however the fight did not end up happening as boxing boxers retired. McCracken has been offered a world title fight in the past, however he turned it down due to himself not feeling ready and instead went to fought in New Zealand against in March 2015. McCracken as not fought since his three title defense in New Zealand against Samoan Vaitele Soi. Professional boxing titles *Australian New South Wales State **Australian New South Wales State cruiserweigh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Eight Boxing Tournament
The Super 8 Boxing Tournament is a professional boxing tournament that is held in New Zealand. Super 8 is owned by John McRae, who is the Managing director of VSLive. VS Live was formerly known as Sky Arena. Sky ARENA previously owned by SKY Television New Zealand and VADR Media. In 2015 VADR Media acquired 100% of SKY ARENA shares and relaunched as VS LIVE. Tournament format Super 8 is a last man standing eight man tournament that is compete in one night. Seven boxing bouts will be contested in one night, each bout being scheduled for three rounds, each round being three mins with a minute break in between rounds. If after three rounds a fight is declared a draw, an extra round maybe required to determine the winner. Judges will not be encouraged to draw fights but will be accepted in the case of close contests. In the event of a draw after a fourth round, the winner will be decided in consultation with the Referee and fight Supervisor. If an injury occurs to a winning boxer tha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lance Bryant
Lance Bryant (born 1 November 1980 Masterton, New Zealand) is a retired professional boxer from Pahiatua. Bryant is mostly known for competing in three of the four Super 8 Boxing Tournament. He reached his peak ranking position in 2018 when he was ranked 50th on Boxrec. In his professional career he has won six professional titles, including being a Two time New Zealand Cruiserweight champion. Amateur boxing career Bryant had a successful amateur career, winning multiple titles. In 2006, Bryant retired from boxing. Professional boxing career Debut and Super 8 Boxing Tournament 2014 - 2015 Bryant made his professional boxing debut in 2014 after initially retiring in 2006. Bryant took on Thomas Heads in back to back fights. Bryant won the first fight by Knockout and the second fight by decision. In November 2014, Bryant took part in the second Super Professional eight man boxing tournament, called the Super 8 at the North Shore Events Centre. To prepare for the fight, Bryant ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ABA Stadium
Auckland Boxing Association Stadium (also known as ABA Stadium) is a New Zealand venue for combat sports hosting over 150 events in boxing alone. ABA Stadium is also recognized for its grassroots of boxing. The earliest reported professional boxing event according to Boxrec was in June 1992 where Jimmy Thunder fought Craig Petersen for the Australian Title. Wall of Champions On the walls at the entrance and bar of ABA Stadium, there are the Photos of all notable champions from Shane Cameron winning the Commonwealth title to David Tua for being World title contender. Also on the walls are photos of amateur boxing class each year from the Auckland Boxing Association. Notable boxers fought at the venue * Shane Cameron Commonwealth Champion. * Maselino Masoe World Boxing Association World Champion. *Daniella Smith World's first International Boxing Federation World Champion. * Robert Berridge WBA World Title Contender. *Gentiane Lupi Women's International Boxing Association World ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
ASB Stadium
Barfoot & Thompson Stadium (formerly ASB Stadium), is a New Zealand venue for sports and entertainment events in Kohimarama, Auckland, New Zealand. The name sponsorship by Barfoot & Thompson, a leading real estate company, began in 2018. Barfoot & Thompson Stadium is a training and competition venue for many local clubs and organisations including East City Futsal Indoor Soccer Club, Auckland Ultimate, Auckland Basketball, Sparta Volleyball Club, Orakei Tigers Basketball Club, Howick & St Heliers Judo Club, Aikido Auckland Aikikai and many more. The venue has many other facilities as well, including a preschool, gym, physio therapy, after school care and school holiday programme, and is located on Selwyn College. Board of trustees Barfoot & Thompson Stadium is administered under a Trust Deed by a Board of Trustees. The East City Community Trust is a fully constituted Charitable Trust made up of three members namely: Selwyn College (Ministry of Education), Barfoot & Thompson Sta ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vodafone Events Centre
Due Drop Events Centre (previously known as the Vodafone Events Centre and TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre) is a multi-purpose event centre located in Manukau, Auckland, New Zealand (suburb of the former Manukau City), with an indoor arena, theatre and meeting halls hosting community, cultural and sports events, concerts and plays, exhibits, trade fairs and expos, corporate functions, meetings, weddings and other special events. The event centre has cost an estimated NZ$ 48.7 million, of which somewhat less than half came from Manukau City Council. The naming rights sponsor was Vodafone, New Zealand. but after it was purchased by Due Drop Foundation, the center was subsequently renamed. Facilities ;Sir Woolf Fisher Arena The Sir Woolf Fisher Arena has an end theatre stage capacity of 3,000 people utilising a combination of terraced and flat floor seating. ;BNZ Theatre Sponsored by BNZ, this theatre features changeable seating with a traditional end stage format. The theatr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1987 Births
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