Steve Heremaia

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Steve Heremaia
BornSteve Heremaia
(1985-06-23) 23 June 1985 (age 39)
South Auckland, New Zealand
Residence South Auckland, New Zealand
Nationality New Zealander
Height171 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight72.5 kg (160 lb; 11 st 6 lb)
DivisionMiddleweight
Reach168 cm (66.1 in)
StyleBoxing
Stance Orthodox
Trainer Chris Martin
Years active2005–2012
Professional boxing record
Total25
Wins18
By knockout9
Losses6
By knockout0
Draws1
Other information
Website www.stevenheremaia.com
Boxing record from BoxRec
Last updated on: 28 January 2017

Steve Heremaia (born 23 June 1985 in South Auckland, New Zealand) is a retired New Zealand professional boxer. Heremaia is a former WBO Oriental middleweight Champion and peaked 14th on the WBO World rankings. [1] Heremaia has never been knocked out let alone knocked down in his career. Heremaia is a former New Zealand National Amateur champion, winning his title in 2003. [2]

Contents

Professional boxing titles

Professional boxing record

25 fights18 wins6 losses
By knockout90
By decision96
Draws1

[3]

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
25Win18–6–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Lee OtiKO1 (12) 2:3729 June 2012 Flag of New Zealand.svg ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealandvacant WBO Oriental middleweight title
24Win17–6–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Brad Pole [4] KO2 (6) 1:4713 August 2011 Flag of New Zealand.svg Vodafone Events Centre, Manukau City, New Zealand
23Lose16–6–1 Flag of Ukraine.svg Viktor Chernous [5] MD84 March 2011 Flag of Australia (converted).svg The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria, Australia
22Lose16–5–1 Flag of Cameroon.svg Samuel Colomban [6] SD1227 November 2010 Flag of Australia (converted).svg The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria, AustraliaWBO Oriental & interim WBO Africa welterweight title
21Draw16–4–1 Flag of India.svg Venkatesan Harikrishnan [7] MD821 August 2010 Flag of New Zealand.svg Panmure Lagoon Stadium, Panmure, New Zealand
20Win16–4 Flag of Fiji.svg Joy Ali UD1026 June 2010 Flag of Fiji.svg Prince Charles Park, Nadi, Fiji
19Win15–4 Flag of New Zealand.svg David WiremuTKO3 (6) 2:3421 May 2010 Flag of New Zealand.svg Langham Hotel, Auckland, New Zealand
18Lose14–4 Flag of India.svg Venkatesan Harikrishnan SD431 January 2010 Flag of New Zealand.svg ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
17Win14–3 Flag of New Zealand.svg Lee Oti [8] UD628 November 2009 Flag of New Zealand.svg Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
16Win13–3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Frank LoPorto [9] UD63 October 2009 Flag of New Zealand.svg Mystery Creek Events Centre, Hamilton, New Zealand
15Win12–3 Flag of Samoa.svg Ionatana PulaTKO3 (4) 1:455 June 2009 Flag of New Zealand.svg ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
14Lose11–3 Flag of New Zealand.svg Lee OtiSD67 March 2009 Flag of New Zealand.svg Rugby Park, Gisborne, New Zealand
13Win11–2 Flag of Samoa.svg Faimasasa Tavu'iUD48 November 2008 Flag of New Zealand.svg ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
12Lose10–2 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ryan Waters [10] UD1227 June 2008 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Cronulla Sutherland Leagues Club, Cronulla, New South Wales, AustraliaInternational Boxing Organization Asia Pacific & vacant WBO Oriental super welterweight title
11Win10–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Jamie WaruUD61 December 2007 Flag of New Zealand.svg Headhunters Motorcycle Club, Ellerslie, New Zealand
10Win9–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg David Wiremu [11] PTS62 November 2007 Flag of New Zealand.svg Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
9Win8–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Jamie WaruKO2 (6) 2:563 August 2007 Flag of New Zealand.svg Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
8Win7–1 Flag of Samoa.svg Fili MailataUD48 June 2007 Flag of New Zealand.svg Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
7Win6–1 Flag of Samoa.svg Fili MailataUD45 May 2007 Flag of New Zealand.svg Headhunters Motorcycle Club, Ellerslie, New Zealand
6Win5–1 Flag of Fiji.svg Wahid KhanTKO6 (8) 0:318 April 2006 Flag of New Zealand.svg Kath Day Hall, Otahuhu, New Zealand
5Win4–1 Flag of the United States.svg Jay WashingtonTKO1 (4) 1:3711 November 2005 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Broncos Leagues Club, Red Hill, Queensland, Australia
4Win3–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Chris RehuPTS43 September 2005 Flag of New Zealand.svg YMCA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
3Lose2–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg David WiremuSD429 April 2005 Flag of New Zealand.svg ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
2Win2–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Corey BurtonTKO2 (4)31 March 2005 Flag of New Zealand.svg The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
1Win1–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Ali NiziTKO1 (4)5 March 2005 Flag of New Zealand.svg ETA Stadium, Auckland, New ZealandProfessional debut

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  2. ↑ "New Zealand Amateur Champions LIGHT WELTERWEIGHT – 64KGS [sic]". Boxing NZ. Retrieved 16 October 2010.
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