Jerome Pampellone

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Jerome Pampellone
Born
Jerome Mandela Joseph-Pampellone

(1996-07-12) 12 July 1996 (age 27)
London, England
NationalityNew Zealander
Other namesThe Panther
Statistics
Weight(s) Light heavyweight
Cruiserweight
Heavyweight
Height1.83 m (6 ft 0 in)
Reach190 cm (75 in)
Stance Orthodox
Boxing record
Total fights19
Wins18
Wins by KO11
Losses1

Jerome Mandela Joseph-Pampellone (born 12 July 1996) is an English born, New Zealand raised professional boxer. He participated in the 2019 AIBA World Boxing Championships as an amateur and won three New Zealand national elite championships between 2018 and 2020. Pampellone narrowly missed qualifying for the 2020 Summer Olympics after failing to place at the Olympic Qualification Tournament for 2020 in Asia and Oceania. [1] [2] [3] [4]

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In his professional career, he is a New Zealand National Cruiserweight champion and a two division IBF Australasian champion, holding titles in the Cruiserweight and Light Heavyweight division. He is currently ranked 5th in the Light Heavyweight decision with the IBF.

Early life

Pampellone was born in London. He moved to New Zealand with his family at the age of 10. [5] Pampellone is of Trinidad descent. [6]

Amateur career

Debut, New Zealand National Championship (2016–2018)

Pampellone began his boxing career as a corporate boxer before going into amateur boxing. [7] He competed in his first national championship in 2017, however, lost in the preliminary rounds. [8] At the 2018 New Zealand National Championships, Pampellone went on to fight the winner of the 2017 championships Sunny Teki-Clark in the finals. Pampellone won the fight by Unanimous Decision. [9]

International flights, World Championship tournament, Olympic Qualification (2019–2021)

In July 2019, Pampellone competed at the Thailand Open International Boxing Tournament. [10] Pampellone won the preliminary rounds against Australian Jack Bowen but lost in the quarter finals against Thailand boxer Saranon Klompan. [11] In September 2019, Pampellone compete at the AIBA World Championships. Pampellone reached the quarter finals before losing to England's Benjamin Whittaker. [12] Despite the World Championship lost, he went on to win his second New Zealand national amateur championship that year and was awarded the prestigious Jameson Belt. [13] Pampellone defeated Colton Seymour-Moir in the finals. [14] Pampellone was selected to be part of the New Zealand Boxing Team. [15] He would attempt to qualify for the olympics at the 2020 Asia & Oceania Boxing Olympic Qualification Tournament. [16] The team had been training in Thailand and Italy. There was fear that the event would be canceled with the COVID-19 pandemic. [17] Pampellone won his first fight in the tournament against Japan boxer Ren Umemura. [18] Unfortunately, Pampellone lost against Bekzad Nurdauletov of Kazakhstan, ending his olympic hopes. [19] Pampellone competed in his last national championships at the Boxing New Zealand 2020 National Championships. The tournament was postponed to January 2021 due to the covid pandemic. Pampellone won the championship against Jeshaiah Perelina. [20]

Professional career

Early career (2020–2021)

Pampellone was successful in his first two professional fights against Thomas Russell on Sky TV and Mandela Ale in 2020. [21] Pampellone had his television return when he fought Antz Amouta on the Joseph Parker vs. Junior Fa undercard in February 2021. Pampellone won by knockout. [22] Pampellone would fight Thomas Russell in a rematch. Pampellone would win by second-round stoppage. [23] He would return quickly to the with a win over Paane Haraki. [24] Pampellone fought Joshua Tai twice, winning on both occasions. [25] First in May and the second on Sky TV in July. [26] After the fight against Joshua Tai, it was announced that Pampellone would fight John Parker for an NZ title. [27] The fight would happen at the ASB Tennis Centre which would be the first time that boxing would be held at the venue. [28] It was announced the fight was scheduled in February 2022. [29] Due to New Zealand going into Lockdown from COVID-19, the event did not end up happening. [30]

International fights (2022)

Pampellone would make his International professional debut when he took on Lucas Miller in Australia. [31] It was announced that Pampellone signed a long-term deal with promoter Dean Lonergan. [32] Pampellone won the fight by unanimous decision. [33] After the fight, it was announced that Pampellone would take on Nikolas Charalampous in the cruiserweight division. [34] Pampellone who is normally a Light Heavyweight, went up in weight for this fight. [35] Pampellone won the fight by unanimous decision, however, rival John Parker lost on the card, making it less likely for a future fight. [36] In June 2020, it was announced that Pampellone would take on Joshua Francis who is trained by Shane Cameron. [37] A couple of weeks before the fight, promoter Dean Lonergan stated that he was working with IBF to get a regional title on the fight. [38] It is believed that the winner would set themselves up for a world title fight against Jai Opetaia for the IBF and The Ring World cruiserweight titles. [39] At the event, it was announced that the fight would be for both the IBF Regional title and New Zealand National Cruiserweight title. [40] Pampellone won the fight by sixth round stoppage. [41] In October 2022, Pampellone took on Thailand boxer Thoedsak Sinam. [42] The Thailand boxer put up a very disappointing performance against Pampellone. Pampellone won the fight by Knockout in 80 seconds in the first round by a body shot. [43] A couple of weeks later, Pampellone took on French born Australian Faris Chevalier for the vacant IBF Australasian Light Heavyweight title. [44] Pampellone won the fight by unanimous decision, winning almost every round. Pampellone acknowledged his opponent saying it was a hard fight. With this victory, Pampellone is the first boxer to hold the IBF Australasian title in two weight divisions at the same time. [45]

World Ranked (2023)

In January 2023, Pampellone receive his first world ranking, being ranked 14th in the Light Heavyweight division with the IBF. [46] In April 2023, Pampellone took on former sparring partner, Mose Auimatagi Jnr. [47] Pampellone would win the fight by first round Knockout winning the WBO Asia Pacific and successfully defending the IBF Australasian titles. [48] Pampellone would take on undefeated South African, Luvuyo Sizani. [49] For the second time in a row, Pampellone would stop his opponent in the first round, winning the IBF Intercontinental title. [50] After this victory, Pampellone was ranked 7th in IBF, [51] 11th in WBO, [52] and 14th in WBC. [53] At the beginning of December Pampellone will take on Rogelio Medina. [54] Pampellone won the fight by first round TKO, with this being the third fight in a row with the same outcome. [55]

No Limit Boxing (2024)

In February 2024, Pampellone and Peach Boxing announced their departure with Dean Lonergan D&L Events and had signed with No Limit Boxing under Matt and George Rose. [56]

Boxing titles

Amateur

Professional

Professional boxing record

19 fights18 wins1 loss
By knockout110
By decision71
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
19Loss18–1 Malik Zinad MD1224 Apr 2024Hardern Pavilion, Sydney, Australia
18Win18–0Rogelio Medina LunaTKO1 (10)2 Dec 2023McKay Stadium, Whangārei, New Zealand
17Win17–0Luvuyo SizaniTKO1 (10), 1:0126 Aug 2023Eventfinda Stadium, Auckland, New ZealandWon vacant IBF Inter-Continental light heavyweight title
16Win16–0 Mose Auimatagi Jr. TKO1 (10), 1:1427 Apr 2023Eventfinda Stadium, Auckland, New ZealandRetained IBF Australasian light heavyweight title;
Won vacant WBO Asia Pacific light heavyweight title
15Win15–0Faris ChevalierUD104 Nov 2022 Nissan Arena, Brisbane, AustraliaWon vacant IBF Australasian light heavyweight title
14Win14–0Thoedsak SinamKO1 (6), 1:1921 Oct 2022ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
13Win13–0Joshua FrancisTKO6 (10), 2:3821 Jul 2022 Eventfinda Stadium, Auckland, New ZealandWon vacant IBF Australasian and PBCNZ cruiserweight titles
12Win12–0Nikolas CharalampousUD620 May 2022 War Memorial Museum, Auckland, New Zealand
11Win11–0Lucas MillerUD1013 Apr 2022Fortitude Music Hall, Brisbane, Australia
10Win10–0Richie FeulufaiKO3 (4)11 Dec 2021ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
9Win9–0Jason TualaTKO1 (4)11 Dec 2021ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
8Win8–0Joshua TaiUD623 Jul 2021SkyCity Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand
7Win7–0Joshua TaiUD68 May 2021ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
6Win6–0Jason TualaKO2 (4), 0:2517 Apr 2021Sir Don Rowlands Centre, Cambridge, New Zealand
5Win5–0Pane HarakiUD49 Apr 2021 SkyCity Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand
4Win4–0Thomas RussellTKO2 (4), 2:4126 Mar 2021 Takapuna Rugby Football Club, Auckland, New Zealand
3Win3–0Anthony AmoutaKO1 (4), 2:57 27 Feb 2021 Spark Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
2Win2–0Mandela AleRTD3 (4), 3:0013 Feb 2021ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
1Win1–0Thomas RussellUD419 Dec 2020 ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand

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