Herman Ene-Purcell

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Herman Ene-Purcell
BornHerman Ene-Purcell
(1994-12-19) 19 December 1994 (age 27)
Samoa
Other namesThe Herminator
Residence Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
Nationality
Weight116.9 kg (258 lb; 18 st 6 lb)
Division Heavyweight
Style Boxing
TeamTGW and Smithy's Promotions
Years active2013–present
Professional boxing record
Total26
Wins17
By knockout9
Losses9
By knockout5
Draws0
Other information
OccupationProfessional boxer
Boxing record from BoxRec

Herman Ene-Purcell (born 19 December 1994, Samoa) also known as "The Herminator" is an Australian professional boxer.

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The biggest win of Ene-Purcell's career was against Justin Whitehead in October 2016, where Ene-Purcell won the bout by UD. [1] Five months later, Ene-Purcell took on boxing veteran Afa Tatupu. Tatupu is well known for his New Zealand title bout against Joseph Parker with Parker receiving a serious cut. [2] Ene-Purcell won the bout against Tatupu by first round TKO. [3] The biggest bout of Ene-Purcell's career so far was against Kyotaro Fujimoto in Japan in May 2017. This bout was for both the WBC – OPBF and vacant WBO Asia Pacific Heavyweight Titles. Ene-Purcell lost the bout by TKO in the 9th round where his corner threw in the towel. [4]

Professional boxing record

24 fights16 wins8 losses
By knockout84
By decision84
Draws0

[5]

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
24 Win16–8 Flag of Samoa.svg Flag of New Zealand.svg Viliamu MotusagaUD44 October 2019 Flag of New Zealand.svg SkyCity, Auckland, New Zealand
23Win15–8 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg Willie Nasio MD813 July 2019 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queenslandvacant Australian National Boxing Federation Australasian Heavy Title
22Win14–8 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nick MidgleyTKO1 (4) 1:319 March 2019 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland
21Lose13–8 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Flag of New Zealand.svg Willie Nasio TKO4 (8) 2:503 November 2018 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queenslandvacant Australia - Queensland State Heavyweight Title
20Win13–7 Flag of Australia (converted).svg John SzigetiKO2 (6) 2:5914 October 2017 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia
19Lose13–7 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Randall RaymentUD622 July 2017 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
18Lose12–6 Flag of Japan.svg Kyotaro Fujimoto TKO9 (12)8 May 2017 Flag of Japan.svg Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan WBC – OPBF & vacant WBO Asia Pacific Heavyweight Titles
17Win12–5 Flag of Samoa.svg Afa TatupuTKO1 (5) 2:1811 March 2017 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
16Win11–5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Justin WhiteheadUD622 October 2016 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
15Win10–5 Flag of South Korea.svg Jong Suk LeeTKO1 (6)24 June 2016 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Capital Gym, Beijing, China
14Win9–5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Moses HaveaUD413 May 2016 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
13Draw8–5 Flag of New Zealand.svg Thomas Heads [6] MD516 April 2016 Flag of New Zealand.svg The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New ZealandWorld Title Under card
12Lose7–5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Gallen TKO4 (5) 2:0029 January 2016 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
11Win7–4 Flag of the United States.svg Clarence TillmanUD431 October 2015 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
10Win6–4 Flag of Thailand.svg Isaraphap Sor VaruneeMD611 September 2015 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Yu Hang Gymnasium, Hangzhou, China
9Lose5–4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Joel CliftonUD827 June 2015 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australiavacant Australia – Queensland State heavyweight title
8Win5–3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg James RoweKO1 (4) 1:5014 March 2015 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
7Win4–3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rhys SullivanKO1 (4) 0:3629 November 2014 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Grand Hotel Yamanto, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
6Win3–3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Clinton BanksKO1 (3) 1:4231 October 2014 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
5Lose2–3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Kyle Brumby [7] SD326 July 2014 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Queensland State Equestrian Centre, Caboolture, Queensland, Australia
4Win2–2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg James FrostUD44 July 2014 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
3Lose1–2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Paul Gallen [8] TKO2 (4) 2:5319 February 2014 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park, New South Wales, Australia
2Win1–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Mathew SteelTKO1 (3) 1:1924 November 2013 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Smithy's Gym, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
1Lose0–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Olaf OlsenUD34 October 2013 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

Personal life

Ene-Purcell was born in Samoa but was raised in North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand. He attended Glenfield College during his high school years. [9]

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References

  1. ↑ "'Herminator' downs Whitehead to push title claims". The Chronicles. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  2. ↑ "Joseph Parker beats Afa Tatupu with KO". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  3. ↑ "Ene-Purcell eager to dethrone King Afa". The Chronicles. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  4. ↑ "Herman's title challenge ends in round nine". The Chronicles. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  5. ↑ "Herman Ene Purcell Boxrec Page". Boxrec. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  6. ↑ "EXPLOSIVE HEAVYWEIGHT FIGHT – Herman Purcell AUS vs. Tom Heads @ Royal Rampage 2016". Youtube. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  7. ↑ "Herman Ene-Purcell v Kyle Brumby". Youtube. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  8. ↑ "Paul Gallen (debut) v Herman Ene-Purcell (2–1–1)". Youtube. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  9. ↑ "Weigh In – Herman Purcell AUS vs. Tom Heads NZ". Gladrap Channel. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
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