Willie Nasio

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Willie Nasio
BornViliami Mavaetangi Okalani Nasio
(1986-04-24) 24 April 1986 (age 38)
Rewa, New Zealand
Residence Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia
Nationality New Zealander
Australian
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight262 lb (119 kg; 18 st 10 lb)
Division Heavyweight
Reach187 cm (73.6 in)
StyleBoxing
Stance Orthodox
Years active2013–present
Professional boxing record
Total16
Wins12
By knockout11
Losses4
By knockout2
Draws0
No contests0
Other information
OccupationBoxer
Boxing record from BoxRec
Last updated on: 7 October 2017

Viliami Mavaetangi Okalani Nasio (born 24 April 1986, in Rewa) is an Australian professional boxer. Nasio is of Tongan Descent.

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Nasio is ranked in multiple major regional rankings, including 9th in WBO Asia Pacific [1] and 2nd in WBC – OPBF. [2]

Nasio's biggest bout in his career was against Japanese boxer Kyotaro Fujimoto for the vacant WBC – OPBF Heavyweight Title and the first time fighting out of Australia as a professional. Nasio lost the bout by unanimous decision. [3]

Personal life

Nasio's parents are both from Tonga and migrated to New Zealand to find a better life for their children. Nasio was born and raised in New Zealand with five younger brothers. Nasio attended Wesley College and James Cook High and also enjoyed a year of high school in America. At 19 he served a two-year volunteer mission for the LDS church and that included serving the community and teaching Christian principles. Nasio is married and lives on the Gold Coast. He has three boys. He currently works as a support worker in a mental health facility. [4]

Professional boxing titles

Professional boxing record

16 fights12 wins4 losses
By knockout112
By decision12

[5]

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
16Lose12–4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Herman Ene Purcell MD813 July 2019 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia vacant Australian National Boxing Federation Australasian Heavy Title
15Win12–3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Herman Ene Purcell TKO4 (8)3 November 2018 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia vacant Queensland State Heavyweight Title
14Win11–3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Ben SosoliTKO2 (6)9 December 2017 Flag of Australia (converted).svg The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria, Australia
13Lose10–3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Demsey McKean TKO6 (10)
0:51		6 October 2017 Flag of Australia (converted).svg The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria, Australia Australia national heavyweight title
12Lose10–2 Flag of Japan.svg Kyotaro Fujimoto UD1214 January 2017 Flag of Japan.svg Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japanvacant WBC – OPBF heavyweight title
11Win10–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Hunter Sam RTD4 (10)
3:00		7 October 2016 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia Australian heavyweight title
10Win9–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Joel CliftonKO4 (10)
2:30		27 February 2016 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Darwin’s Convention Centre, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australiavacant Australian heavyweight title
9Win8–1 Flag of the United States.svg Clarence TillmanTKO3 (6)
1:39		20 November 2015 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Club Punchbowl, Punchbowl, New South Wales, Australia
8Win7–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Moses HaveaTKO3 (8)
1:58		4 July 2015 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Club Punchbowl, Punchbowl, New South Wales, Australiavacant Australia – New South Wales State heavyweight title
7Win6–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nathan McKayKO1 (6)
2:46		27 March 2015 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Club Punchbowl, Punchbowl, New South Wales, Australia
6Win5–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Tafa MisipatiUD520 December 2014 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia
5Win4–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Dean GarmonswayTKO3 (6)
1:05		13 June 2014 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia
4Lose3–1 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Tai Tuivasa TKO1 (3)
2:00		3 April 2014 Flag of Australia (converted).svg The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria, AustraliaLast Man Standing Tournament – Semi final
3Win3–0 Flag of Samoa.svg Royce SioTKO1 (3)
0:37		3 April 2014 Flag of Australia (converted).svg The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria, AustraliaLast Man Standing Tournament – Quarter final
2Win2–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Moses HaveaKO3 (4)
1:01		19 March 2014 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia
1Win1–0 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Eddy MarstersKO1 (4)
1:43		4 April 2013 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Southport RSL Club, Southport, Queensland, Australia

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References

  1. ↑ "WBO ASIA PACIFIC RANKING DECEMBER 2016". WBO. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
  2. ↑ "OPBF Male December Ratings 2016" (PDF). OPBF. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
  3. ↑ "Fujimoto defeats Nasio to win vacant OPBF heavyweight belt". Fightnews. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
  4. ↑ "Willie Nasio Profile". Pacific Promotions. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
  5. ↑ "Willie Nasio". Boxrec. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
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