Leki Maka | |
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Born | Sitaleki Maka 6 December 1985 |
Other names | Magic Man |
Residence | Auckland, New Zealand |
Nationality | New Zealander |
Weight | 139 lb (63 kg; 9 st 13 lb) |
Division | Super lightweight |
Style | Boxing |
Stance | Orthodox |
Trainer | Lolo Heimuli |
Years active | 2013–present |
Professional boxing record | |
Total | 10 |
Wins | 9 |
By knockout | 3 |
Losses | 1 |
By knockout | 0 |
Draws | 0 |
Other information | |
Boxing record from BoxRec | |
Last updated on: 28 January 2017 |
Sitaleki Maka (born 6 December 1985) is a professional boxer.
Maka is currently the New Zealand Champion (NZNBF Version) in the Super Lightweight division. Maka fought the biggest fight in his career in China in December 2016 against Baishanbo Nasiyiwula for the interim WBA International super lightweight title. Maka suffered his first defeat in this bout by unanimous decision. [1]
Maka biggest win in his career was against Farzan Ali Jr in Fiji in May 2016. Maka took the fight on late notice, due to Anthony Taylor who was the original opponent pulled out due to sickness. Maka won the bout when Ali Jr retired after the 2nd round. [2]
10 fights | 9 wins | 1 loss |
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By knockout | 3 | 0 |
By decision | 6 | 1 |
Draws | 0 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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10 | Lose | 9–1 | Baishanbo Nasiyiwula | UD | 10 | 17 December 2016 | Hangzhou, China | interim WBA International super lightweight title |
9 | Win | 9–0 | Farzan Ali Jr | RTD | 2 (10) 3:00 | 21 May 2016 | Nadi, Fiji | |
8 | Win | 8–0 | Nick Hikuroa | RTD | 2 (4) 3:00 | 5 March 2016 | War Memorial Civic Centre, Thames, New Zealand | |
7 | Win | 7–0 | Alex Ah Tong | UD | 6 | 13 February 2016 | ASB Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | |
6 | Win | 6–0 | Ian Charlton | UD | 10 | 21 November 2015 | City Boxing Gym, Auckland, New Zealand | vacant NZNBF super lightweight title |
5 | Win | 5–0 | Ivana Siau | UD | 4 | 17 October 2014 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | |
4 | Win | 4–0 | Daniel Maxwell | KO | 2 (4) | 12 September 2014 | TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand | |
3 | Win | 3–0 | Richard Campbell | UD | 4 | 25 July 2014 | City Boxing & Fitness, Auckland, New Zealand | |
2 | Win | 2–0 | Jody Allen | UD | 4 | 13 December 2013 | YMCA Gymnasium, New Plymouth, New Zealand | |
1 | Win | 1–0 | Torin Rophia | UD | 4 | 18 October 2013 | ASB Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | Professional debut |
In 2006, Maka was involved in a brawl incident which include teenagers at an Auckland park. Maka himself stated he was not involved in the brawl as he was in a parked car, tired from the gym earlier in the day. Maka was founded guilty on three charges of assault and was sentenced to 375 hours community service. [4] Before being sentence, Maka was released on bail to represent Tonga in the Melbourne Commonwealth games, however due to the conviction he was denied entry to Australia. [5]
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