Maselino Masoe

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Maselino Masoe
BornMaselino Francis Masoe
(1966-06-06) June 6, 1966 (age 58)
Apia, Western Samoa
Residence Auckland, New Zealand
Nationality American Samoan
New Zealander
Height173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight75.5 kg (166 lb; 11 st 12 lb)
Division Middleweight
Reach173 cm (68.1 in)
Stance Orthodox
Professional boxing record
Total36
Wins30
By knockout28
Losses6
By knockout4
Draws0
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec

Maselino Francis Masoe Fao (born June 6, 1966 in Apia, Western Samoa) is a retired Samoan boxer who represented American Samoa at three Olympics starting with the 1988 Summer Olympics. As a professional, Masoe made history becoming the first Samoan boxer to win a major world title, defeating Kenyan born Evans Ashira on May 1, 2004 for the regular WBA world middleweight crown via second round Technical Knockout. [1] He is the brother of rugby player Chris Masoe. Another brother, Mika, also represented American Samoa in boxing at the 1988 and 1992 Olympics.

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Amateur highlights

Represented American Samoa as a Welterweight at the 1988 Summer Olympic Games at Seoul. His results were:

Competed as a Light Middleweight for American Samoa in the 1992 Summer Olympic Games at Barcelona. Results were:

Competed as a Light Middleweight for American Samoa in the 1996 Summer Olympic Games at Atlanta. Results were:

Flag bearer for American Samoa in the 1988 and 1996 opening ceremonies. [2]

Pro career

Masoe moved to New Zealand where he began his pro career in 1997 and captured the Vacant WBA Middleweight Title by upsetting undefeated Evans Ashira in 2004. He lost the title to Felix Sturm in 2006.

Professional titles won

Professional boxing record

36 fights30 wins6 losses
By knockout284
By decision22
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
36Win30–6 Flag of New Zealand.svg Kashif MumtazTKO4 (8), 2:4819 Mar 2011 Flag of New Zealand.svg TelstraClear Pacific, Auckland, New Zealand
35Loss29–6 Flag of Hungary.svg Károly Balzsay KO11 (12), 2:0725 Apr 2009 Flag of Germany.svg König Palast, Krefeld, GermanyFor WBO super middleweight title
34Win29–5 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sonni Michel AngeloSD128 Nov 2008 Flag of New Zealand.svg ASB Stadium, Auckland, New ZealandWon vacant WBO Asia-Pacific super middleweight title
33Win28–5 Flag of New Zealand.svg Paz ViejoTKO7 (12), 1:0128 Jun 2008 Flag of New Zealand.svg Brewster Recreational Centre, Auckland, New ZealandWon vacant NZNBF super middleweight title
32Loss27–5 Flag of South Africa.svg William GareTKO4 (12), 2:5923 Feb 2008 Flag of South Africa.svg Town Hall, Bloemfontein, South AfricaFor vacant WBF super middleweight title
31Win27–4 Flag of Thailand.svg Dechapon SuwunnalirtKO4 (8), 0:4129 Jun 2007 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia
30Loss26–4 Flag of the United States.svg Randy Griffin UD128 Jul 2006 Flag of the United States.svg Savvis Center, St. Louis, Missouri, US
29Loss26–3 Flag of Germany.svg Felix Sturm UD1211 Mar 2006 Flag of Germany.svg Color Line Arena, Hamburg, GermanyLost WBA (Regular) middleweight title
28Win26–2 Flag of Kenya.svg Evans Ashira TKO2 (12), 0:441 May 2004 Flag of the United States.svg Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, USWon vacant WBA (Regular) middleweight title
27Win25–2 Flag of Indonesia.svg Henry AritonangKO5 (12)13 Sep 2003 Flag of New Zealand.svg Northland Town Hall, Dargaville, New ZealandRetained PABA middleweight title
26Win24–2 Flag of South Korea.svg Kwang-Jin ChoiKO5 (12)13 Apr 2003 Flag of New Zealand.svg The Sonic Bar, Auckland, New ZealandRetained PABA middleweight title
25Win23–2 Flag of New Zealand.svg Hemi NikaKO3 (8)14 Dec 2002 Flag of New Zealand.svg YMCA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
24Win22–2 Flag of Fiji.svg Wahid KhanKO2 (12)1 Sep 2002 Flag of New Zealand.svg Sheepy's Bar, Auckland, New ZealandRetained PABA middleweight title
23Win21–2 Flag of Fiji.svg Epeli NauaKO2 (12)9 May 2002 Flag of New Zealand.svg Ocean City Restaurant, Auckland, New ZealandRetained PABA middleweight title
22Win20–2 Flag of Fiji.svg Setefano VasuibauKO2 (12)24 Feb 2002 Flag of New Zealand.svg Alexandra Park Raceway, Auckland, New ZealandRetained PABA middleweight title
21Win19–2 Flag of New Zealand.svg Peter MokomokoTKO6 (12)2 Dec 2001 Flag of New Zealand.svg Alexandra Park Raceway, Auckland, New ZealandWon vacant PABA middleweight title
20Loss18–2 Flag of Panama.svg Tito MendozaTKO3 (12), 2:4710 Dec 2000 Flag of the United States.svg Grand Victoria Casino, Elgin, Illinois, USFor vacant NABF middleweight title
19Win18–1 Flag of the United States.svg Sam HillTKO2 (10)21 Oct 2000 Flag of the United States.svg Silver Star Casino, Philadelphia, Mississippi, US
18Win17–1 Flag of Puerto Rico.svg Lionel Ortíz KO6 (10)17 Sep 2000 Flag of the United States.svg Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US
17Win16–1 Flag of Mexico.svg David López KO3 (8), 2:4521 Jul 2000 Flag of the United States.svg Regent Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
16Win15–1 Flag of the United States.svg Tim ShocksTKO2 (8), 2:273 Jun 2000 Flag of the United States.svg MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
15Loss14–1 Flag of Panama.svg Santiago Samaniego TKO5 (10), 3:005 Mar 2000 Flag of the United States.svg New Frontier Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
14Win14–0 Flag of the United States.svg Gerald ColemanTKO4 (10)12 Dec 1999 Flag of the United States.svg Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, US
13Win13–0 Flag of Mexico.svg Martin QuirozTKO1 (4)20 Nov 1999 Flag of the United States.svg Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, US
12Win12–0 Flag of Fiji.svg Paula TuilauKO1 (12)28 May 1999 Flags of New Caledonia.svg Omnisports Stadium, Nouméa, New CaledoniaRetained OBA middleweight title
11Win11–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Emmanuel OttiKO3 (12)6 Mar 1999 Flag of New Zealand.svg Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New ZealandRetained IBF Pan-Pacific super middleweight title
10Win10–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Abel ParkerPTS127 Nov 1998 Flag of New Zealand.svg Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New ZealandWon vacant IBF Pan-Pacific super middleweight title
9Win9–0 Flag of Vanuatu.svg Phil KatingKO2 (10)4 Sep 1998 Flag of Vanuatu.svg National Basketball Stadium, Port Vila, Vanuatu
8Win8–0 Flag of Fiji.svg Kolianisi VasuTKO4 (10)18 Jul 1998 Flag of New Zealand.svg Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
7Win7–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Brad MayoTKO8 (10)21 Feb 1998 Flag of New Zealand.svg Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New ZealandWon vacant OBA middleweight title
6Win6–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ian McLeodTKO5 (10)30 Nov 1997 Flag of New Zealand.svg Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
5Win5–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jamie WallaceTKO4 (10)19 Oct 1997 Flag of New Zealand.svg Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
4Win4–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Joseph PoluKO2 (8)8 Aug 1997 Flag of New Zealand.svg Papatoetoe Reception Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
3Win3–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Norm GrahamKO3 (8)25 May 1997 Flag of New Zealand.svg Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
2Win2–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Shane BishopTKO2 (8)11 May 1997 Flag of New Zealand.svg SkyCity, Auckland, New Zealand
1Win1–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Falegana Fale CollinsKO1 (6)30 Mar 1997 Flag of New Zealand.svg ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand

Awards and recognitions

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References

  1. ↑ Peter Jessup (2017-05-03). "Boxing: South Auckland welder claims world middleweight title". The New Zealand Herald . Retrieved 2017-04-15.
  2. ↑ "Flagbearers for American Samoa". olympedia.org. OlyMADMen . Retrieved 19 December 2023.
  3. ↑ "Gladrap Awards 2019 Hall of fame". Gladrap Channel. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
Sporting positions
Minor world boxing titles
Vacant
Title last held by
William Joppy 		WBA (Regular) middleweight champion
May 1, 2004 – March 11, 2006		Succeeded by
Olympic Games
Preceded by
None
 Flagbearer for Flag of American Samoa.svg  American Samoa
Seoul 1988
Atlanta 1996 		Succeeded by
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