Hunter Sam

Hunter Sam
Hunter Sam
Born	Hunter Sam; 20 July 1984 (age 40); Palm Island, Queensland, Australia
Residence	Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Nationality	Australian
Height	185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	223.5 lb (101 kg; 16 st 0 lb)
Division	Heavyweight
Reach	195 cm (76.8 in)
Style	Boxing
Stance	Orthodox
Rank	445th
Years active	2008 - Present
Professional boxing record
Total	26
Wins	11
By knockout	4
Losses	13
By knockout	4
Draws	2
No contests	0
Other information
Occupation	Boxer
Notable relatives	Doug Sam (Father)
	Boxing record from BoxRec
	Last updated on: 27 May 2017

Last updated August 26, 2024

Hunter Sam (born 20 July 1984) is an Australian professional boxer.

Professional boxing titles

World Boxing Foundation
- WBF Asia Pacific heavyweight title (233¾Ibs)
Australian National Boxing Federation
- Australian National heavyweight title (239½Ibs)^[6]

Professional boxing record

26 fights	11 wins	13 losses
By knockout	4	4
By decision	7	9
Draws	2

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No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
26	Loss	11–13–2	Kris Terzievski	TKO	3 (8)	17 Nov 2018	The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria, Australia	vacant Australia - Victoria State Heavy Title
25	Loss	11–12–2	David Light	UD	6	29 Sep 2018	ABA Stadium Auckland, New Zealand
24	Loss	11–11–2	Junior Fa	UD	6	27 May 2017	ABA Stadium Auckland, New Zealand
23	Loss	11–10–2	Demsey McKean	TKO	10 (10)	24 Mar 2017	Ipswich Civic Centre, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia	interim Australian heavyweight title
22	Loss	11–9–2	Demsey McKean	UD	6	3 Dec 2016	Mansfield Tavern, Mansfield, Queensland, Australia
21	Loss	11–8–2	Willie Nasio	RTD	4 (10) 3:00	7 Oct 2016	Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia	Australian heavyweight title
20	Loss	11–7–2	Bowie Tupou	TKO	5 (6) 0:54	27 Feb 2016	Darwin’s Convention Centre, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia
19	Loss	11–6–2	Solomon Haumono	UD	10	30 Oct 2015	National Centre of Indigenous Excellence, Redfern, New South Wales, Australia	interim WBA - PABA heavyweight title
18	Loss	11–5–2	Bowie Tupou	SD	10	27 Mar 2015	Club Punchbowl, Punchbowl, New South Wales, Australia	vacant WBO Africa heavyweight title
17	Loss	11–4–2	Ben Edwards	UD	10	27 Feb 2015	Hellenic Club, Woden, Australian Capital Territory, Australia	vacant Australian heavyweight title
16	Win	11–3–2	Tafa Misipati	UD	6	8 Oct 2014	The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria, Australia
15	Loss	10–3–2	Kali Meehan	SD	3	4 June 2014	The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand	Super Eight Boxing Tournament Quarter Final
14	Win	10–2–2	Jared Treloar	UD	10	8 May 2014	Club Punchbowl, Punchbowl, New South Wales, Australia
13	Win	9–2–2	David Levi	UD	10	13 Dec 2013	Olympic Park Sports Centre, Homebush, New South Wales, Australia	vacant Australian heavyweight title
12	Win	8–2–2	Clarence Tillman	UD	10	16 Nov 2013	Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre, Gladstone, Queensland, Australia	vacant World Boxing Foundation Asia Pacific heavyweight title
11	Win	7–2–2	Scott Belshaw	KO	1 (6) 1:46	29 Aug 2013	Eatons Hill Hotel, Eatons Hill, Queensland, Australia
10	Loss	6–2–2	Joel Shackleton	MD	8	2 Aug 2013	Grand Star Receptions, Altona North, Victoria, Australia	vacant Australia - Victoria State heavyweight title
9	Win	6–1–2	Paul Samways	KO	2 (4) 0:35	4 Jul 2013	Suncorp Stadium, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
8	Draw	5–1–2	Blayne Davis	TD	3 (6) 1:33	4 April 2013	Southport RSL Club, Southport, Queensland, Australia
7	Win	5–1–1	Henry Taani	UD	6	17 Mar 2012	Gladstone Entertainment Convention Centre, Gladstone, Queensland, Australia
6	Loss	4–1–1	David Aloua	UD	6	10 Oct 2011	Entertainment Centre, Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia
5	Win	4–0–1	Stephen Gillingham	UD	4	19 Mar 2010	Knox Netball Centre, Ferntree Gully, Victoria, Australia
4	Draw	3–0–1	Toivo Pettinen	SD	4	20 Mar 2009	Irish Club, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
3	Win	3–0	Dez Auld	KO	1 (3) 1:08	28 Feb 2009	Colossus Reception Lounge, West End, Queensland, Australia
2	Win	2–0	Marlon Toby	TKO	2 (4) 1:21	14 Nov 2008	Gold Coast Convention Centre, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia
1	Win	1–0	John Boyd	UD	4	17 Oct 2008	Irish Club, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

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References

↑ "Mundine-Alvarez: Full Report". Fight News. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
↑ "Boxing: Meehan takes inaugural Super 8 final". NZ Herald. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
↑ "Bowie Tupou's journey from rugby player to taking on NZ heavyweight Joseph Parker". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
↑ "Solomon Haumono beats Hunter Sam to take interim PABA heavyweight title in "Fight Against Ice"". Perth Now Sunday Times. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
↑ "Nasio-Fujimoto clash Saturday". Fight News. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
1 2 "Hunter Sam new Heavy weight Champ". ANBF. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 28 January 2017.
↑ "Hunter Sam". Boxrec. Retrieved 27 January 2017.

External links

Boxing record for Hunter Sam from BoxRec (registration required)

Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
Vacant Title last held by Solomon Haumono	Australian heavyweight champion 17 February 2012 – September 2012 Vacated	Vacant Title next held by Willie Nasio

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[1] "Mundine-Alvarez: Full Report". Fight News. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 28 January 2017.

[2] "Boxing: Meehan takes inaugural Super 8 final". NZ Herald. Retrieved 28 January 2017.

[3] "Bowie Tupou's journey from rugby player to taking on NZ heavyweight Joseph Parker". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 28 January 2017.

[4] "Solomon Haumono beats Hunter Sam to take interim PABA heavyweight title in "Fight Against Ice"". Perth Now Sunday Times. Retrieved 28 January 2017.

[5] "Nasio-Fujimoto clash Saturday". Fight News. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 28 January 2017.

[auto-6] 1 2 "Hunter Sam new Heavy weight Champ". ANBF. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 28 January 2017.

[7] "Hunter Sam". Boxrec. Retrieved 27 January 2017.

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Hunter Sam
Born	Hunter Sam (1984-07-20) 20 July 1984 (age 40) Palm Island, Queensland, Australia
Residence	Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Nationality	Australian
Height	185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Weight	223.5 lb (101 kg; 16 st 0 lb)
Division	Heavyweight
Reach	195 cm (76.8 in)
Style	Boxing
Stance	Orthodox
Rank	445th
Years active	2008 - Present

Professional boxing record
Total	26
Wins	11
By knockout	4
Losses	13
By knockout	4
Draws	2
No contests	0

Other information
Occupation	Boxer
Notable relatives	Doug Sam (Father)
Boxing record from BoxRec
Last updated on: 27 May 2017