Bowie Tupou

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Bowie Tupou
Born
Suliasi Tupou Ahio

(1982-08-03) 3 August 1982 (age 43)
NationalityAustralian
Other namesBo
Statistics
Weight(s) Heavyweight
Height1.89 m (6 ft 2+1⁄2 in)
Reach1.92 m (75+1⁄2 in)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record [1]
Total fights34
Wins28
Wins by KO20
Losses6

Suliasi Tupou Ahio (born 3 August 1982), better known as Bowie Tupou, is an Australian professional boxer.

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Tupou has peaked at 13th in the WBO rankings after winning the WBO African title against Hunter Sam in March 2015. [2] Tupou lost the title in August 2015 against Joseph Parker. [3]

Early life

Tupou moved to Mt Druitt at age of 11, then to Newtown, New South Wales when he got married. Before becoming a boxer, Bowie played professional rugby league football in Australia for the Penrith Panthers in the under 21s. [2] In 2001 Tupou was selected to tour New Zealand, which included a game against Southland under-21 in Queenstown. [2] His NRL career never happened due to being sucked into the booze culture and he fell into that trap like many youngsters can. Tupou wife was the first person to suggest boxing as a sport, to help get him back on track and install some discipline in his life.

Professional boxing career

He began his boxing career training with Johnny Lewis, Australia's most well-known boxing coach, having trained Jeff Fenech, Jeff Harding, Virgil Hill and Kostya Tszyu. After only one amateur bout, he knocked out his opponent in the first round. Tupou made his pro debut on 18 February 2006 in South Windsor, New South Wales, Australia, against Brian Fitzgerald. Tupou won the evenly fought battle by a majority decision. Six months later on a rematch with Fitzgerald, Tupou picked up the lightly regarded New South Wales Heavyweight title. At the end of 2006 he settled in Los Angeles where he started training with Justin Fortune at the Pound4Pound Gym.

In 2007 he signed with Gary Shaw and made his U.S. debut on 7 September. In April 2008 he signed with a new coach Jeff Mayweather. He has beaten his first club fighters in Cisse Salif and Ray Hayes. In 2009 he was knocked out by club fighter Demetrice King but a 2011 knock out of Manuel Quezada and a points win over Donnell Holmes restored some credibility. Bowie now resides in Las Vegas, NV. In 2012 he was knocked out by Malik Scott and Bryant Jennings.

Returning to Australia

When returning to Australia in 2013, Tupou started training with Jeff Fenech. [4] Since that return he had a three win streak with wins over Hunter Sam, Nick Guivas and Junior Maletino Iakopo. After the three wins Tupou received his first major world ranking, ranked 13th in WBO and winning the WBO African title. Five months after winning the title, Tupou suffered his fourth loss to Joseph Parker. [5]

In 2016, Tupou fought a rematch against Hunter Sam after both boxers took the fight on a week's notice. Tupou won the fight by TKO. Tupou had his last regional title shot against the tallest boxer in the world, New Zealand American Julius Long. [6] Long won the Interim WBA title by Split Decision, his biggest win of his career.

Professional boxing titles

Professional boxing record

33 fights27 wins6 losses
By knockout194
By decision82
Draws0
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
33Win27–6 Flag of Nigeria.svg Roger IzonriteiKO1 (6)2 Feb 2019 Flag of Australia (converted).svg St Marys Band Club, St Marys, Australia
32Loss26–6 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Randall RaymentSD623 Nov 2018 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Entertainment Centre, Hurstville, Australia
31Loss26–5 Flag of New Zealand.svg Julius Long SD107 Oct 2016 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Broadbeach, AustraliaFor WBA interim Oceania heavyweight title
30Win26–4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Hunter Sam TKO5 (6), 0:5427 Feb 2016 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Darwin’s Convention Centre, Darwin, Australia
29Loss25–4 Flag of New Zealand.svg Joseph Parker KO1 (12), 1:031 Aug 2015 Flag of New Zealand.svg Stadium Southland, Invercargill, New ZealandLost WBO Africa heavyweight title;
For WBA–PABA, WBO Oriental and vacant WBC–OPBF heavyweight titles
28Win25–3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Hunter Sam SD1027 Mar 2015 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Club Punchbowl, Punchbowl, AustraliaWon vacant WBO Africa heavyweight title
27Win24–3 Flag of the United States.svg Nick GuivasTKO6 (8), 0:5319 Mar 2014 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Broadbeach, Australia
26Win23–3 Flag of New Zealand.svg Junior Maletino IakopoUD620 Dec 2013 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Broadbeach, Australia
25Lose22–3 Flag of the United States.svg Bryant Jennings TKO5 (12), 1:378 Dec 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Temple University McGonigle Hall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USFor USBA heavyweight title
24Loss22–2 Flag of the United States.svg Malik Scott TKO8 (8), 0:528 Sep 2012 Flag of the United States.svg Oracle Arena, Oakland, California, US
23Win22–1 Flag of the United States.svg Donnell Holmes UD1017 Dec 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Boardwalk Hall, Atlantic City, New Jersey, US
22Win21–1 Flag of Mexico.svg Manuel QuezadaKO7 (10), 0:5314 May 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Home Depot Center, Carson, California, US
21Win20–1 Flag of the United States.svg Andrew GreeleyUD48 Apr 2011 Flag of the United States.svg Event Center, Laredo, Texas, US
20Win19–1 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Alexis MejiasRTD2 (6), 3:0021 May 2010 Flag of the United States.svg Capitale, New York City, New York, US
19Loss18–1 Flag of the United States.svg Demetrice King KO2 (8), 0:521 Aug 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Agua Caliente Casino, Rancho Mirage, California, US
18Win18–0 Flag of the United States.svg Chris KovalTKO3 (8), 0:159 May 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Hard Rock Hotel and Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
17Win17–0 Flag of the United States.svg Marcus RhodeTKO1 (10), 1:2128 Mar 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Buffalo Run Casino, Miami, Oklahoma, US
16Win16–0 Flag of Mali.svg Cisse SalifUD610 Jan 2009 Flag of the United States.svg Emerald Queen Casino, Tacoma, Washington, US
15Win15–0 Flag of the United States.svg Otis TisdaleTKO2 (10), 1:567 Jun 2018 Flag of the United States.svg Mohegan Sun Casino, Uncasville, Connecticut, US
14Win14–0 Flag of the United States.svg Ramon HayesUD612 Apr 2008 Flag of the United States.svg St. Pete Times Forum, Tampa, Florida, US
13Win13–0 Flag of the United States.svg John ClarkRTD4 (6), 3:0022 Feb 2008 Flag of the United States.svg Doubletree Hotel, Ontario, California, US
12Win12–0 Flag of the United States.svg Jason BergmanKO2 (6), 1:1430 Nov 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, California, US
11Win11–0 Flag of the United States.svg Harvey JollyKO2 (6), 2:375 Oct 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Omega Products International, Corona, California, US
10Win10–0 Flag of the United States.svg John ClarkTKO4 (6), 0:287 Sep 2007 Flag of the United States.svg Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez, California, US
9Win9–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Richard TutakiKO3 (6), 1:3010 Nov 2006 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wyong RSL Club, Wyong, Australia
8Win8–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Alex MeneTKO2 (6), 2:5921 Oct 2006 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Roundhouse, Uni of NSW, Kensington, Australia
7Win7–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brian FitzgeraldUD68 Sep 2006 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Wyong RSL Club, Wyong, Australia
6Win6–0 Flag of Thailand.svg Ramba SithsianbohTKO1 (6), 1:094 Aug 2006 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Croatian Club, Sydney, Australia
5Win5–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Terry TuteruTKO1 (4), 1:5614 Jul 2006 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Greek Community Club, Sydney, Australia
4Win4–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Vai ToevaiKO1 (6) 2:359 Jun 2006 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Southport RSL Club, Southport, Australia
3Win3–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg John JusticeKO1 (8), 0:5412 May 2006 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Croatian Club, Sydney, Australiavacant Australia – New South Wales State heavyweight title
2Win2–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Corey WainwrightKO1 (6), 0:5324 Mar 2006 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Croatian Club, Sydney, Australia
1Win1–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brian FitzgeraldMD618 Feb 2006 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Windsor Rugby League Club, South Windsor, Australia

References

  1. ↑ "Boxing record for Bowie Tupou". BoxRec .
  2. 1 2 3 "Bowie Tupou's journey from rugby player to taking on NZ heavyweight Joseph Parker". Stuff. 26 June 2015. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  3. ↑ "Joseph Parker knocks out Bowie Tupou in Invercargill". TVNZ. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
  4. ↑ "Parker vs Tupou an NZ first". RNZ. 1 August 2015. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  5. ↑ "Bowie Tupou didn't dive in round one, says Joseph Parker". Sydney Morning Herald. 2 August 2015. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
  6. ↑ "Julius Long set to fight Bowie Tupou in heavyweight blockbuster on the Gold Coast". Gold Coast Bulletin. 7 October 2016. Retrieved 13 March 2022.
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