Leki Maka

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Leki Maka
BornSitaleki Maka
(1985-12-06) 6 December 1985 (age 37)
Other namesMagic Man
Residence Auckland, New Zealand
Nationality New Zealander
Weight139 lb (63 kg; 9 st 13 lb)
Division Super lightweight
StyleBoxing
Stance Orthodox
TrainerLolo Heimuli
Years active2013–present
Professional boxing record
Total10
Wins9
By knockout3
Losses1
By knockout0
Draws0
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
Last updated on: 28 January 2017

Sitaleki Maka (born 6 December 1985) is a professional boxer.

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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]

Professional boxing titles

Professional boxing record

10 fights9 wins1 loss
By knockout30
By decision61
Draws0

[3]

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
10Lose9–1 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Baishanbo NasiyiwulaUD1017 December 2016 Flag of the People's Republic of China.svg Hangzhou, China interim WBA International super lightweight title
9Win9–0 Flag of Fiji.svg Farzan Ali Jr RTD2 (10) 3:0021 May 2016 Flag of Fiji.svg Nadi, Fiji
8Win8–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Nick HikuroaRTD2 (4) 3:005 March 2016 Flag of New Zealand.svg War Memorial Civic Centre, Thames, New Zealand
7Win7–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Alex Ah TongUD613 February 2016 Flag of New Zealand.svg ASB Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
6Win6–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Ian CharltonUD1021 November 2015 Flag of New Zealand.svg City Boxing Gym, Auckland, New Zealand vacant NZNBF super lightweight title
5Win5–0 Flag of Samoa.svg Ivana SiauUD417 October 2014 Flag of New Zealand.svg ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
4Win4–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Daniel MaxwellKO2 (4)12 September 2014 Flag of New Zealand.svg TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand
3Win3–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Richard CampbellUD425 July 2014 Flag of New Zealand.svg City Boxing & Fitness, Auckland, New Zealand
2Win2–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Jody AllenUD413 December 2013 Flag of New Zealand.svg YMCA Gymnasium, New Plymouth, New Zealand
1Win1–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Torin RophiaUD418 October 2013 Flag of New Zealand.svg ASB Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand Professional debut

Controversy

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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