Maselino Masoe

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Template:Short description Script error: No such module "Infobox".Template:Template otherScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".Template:WikidataCheck 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.

Amateur highlights

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

  • Round of 64: Defeated Pedro Fria (Dominican Republic) referee stopped contest in first round
  • Round of 32: Defeated Fidele Mohinga (Central African Republic) referee stopped contest in second round
  • Round of 16: Lost to Kenneth Gould (United States) by decision, 0-5

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

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
36 Win 30–6 Template:Flagicon Kashif Mumtaz TKO 4 (8), 2:48Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 19 Mar 2011 Template:Flagicon TelstraClear Pacific, Auckland, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
35 Loss 29–6 Template:Flagicon Károly Balzsay KO 11 (12), 2:07Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 25 Apr 2009 Template:Flagicon König Palast, Krefeld, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBO super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
34 Win 29–5 Template:Flagicon Sonni Michel Angelo SD 12 8 Nov 2008 Template:Flagicon ASB Stadium, Auckland, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBO Asia-Pacific super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
33 Win 28–5 Template:Flagicon Paz Viejo TKO 7 (12), 1:01Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 28 Jun 2008 Template:Flagicon Brewster Recreational Centre, Auckland, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant NZNBF super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
32 Loss 27–5 Template:Flagicon William Gare TKO 4 (12), 2:59Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 23 Feb 2008 Template:Flagicon Town Hall, Bloemfontein, South AfricaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant WBF super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
31 Win 27–4 Template:Flagicon Dechapon Suwunnalirt KO 4 (8), 0:41Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 29 Jun 2007 Template:Flagicon Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
30 Loss 26–4 Template:Flagicon Randy Griffin UD 12 8 Jul 2006 Template:Flagicon Savvis Center, St. Louis, Missouri, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Loss 26–3 Template:Flagicon Felix Sturm UD 12 11 Mar 2006 Template:Flagicon Color Line Arena, Hamburg, GermanyScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Lost WBA (Regular) middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 26–2 Template:Flagicon Evans Ashira TKO 2 (12), 0:44Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 1 May 2004 Template:Flagicon Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant WBA (Regular) middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 25–2 Template:Flagicon Henry Aritonang KO 5 (12) 13 Sep 2003 Template:Flagicon Northland Town Hall, Dargaville, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained PABA middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 24–2 Template:Flagicon Kwang-Jin Choi KO 5 (12) 13 Apr 2003 Template:Flagicon The Sonic Bar, Auckland, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained PABA middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 23–2 Template:Flagicon Hemi Nika KO 3 (8) 14 Dec 2002 Template:Flagicon YMCA Stadium, Auckland, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Win 22–2 Template:Flagicon Wahid Khan KO 2 (12) 1 Sep 2002 Template:Flagicon Sheepy's Bar, Auckland, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained PABA middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 21–2 Template:Flagicon Epeli Naua KO 2 (12) 9 May 2002 Template:Flagicon Ocean City Restaurant, Auckland, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained PABA middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 20–2 Template:Flagicon Setefano Vasuibau KO 2 (12) 24 Feb 2002 Template:Flagicon Alexandra Park Raceway, Auckland, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained PABA middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Win 19–2 Template:Flagicon Peter Mokomoko TKO 6 (12) 2 Dec 2001 Template:Flagicon Alexandra Park Raceway, Auckland, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant PABA middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Loss 18–2 Template:Flagicon Tito Mendoza TKO 3 (12), 2:47Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 Dec 2000 Template:Flagicon Grand Victoria Casino, Elgin, Illinois, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant NABF middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 18–1 Template:Flagicon Sam Hill TKO 2 (10) 21 Oct 2000 Template:Flagicon Silver Star Casino, Philadelphia, Mississippi, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Win 17–1 Template:Flagicon Lionel Ortíz KO 6 (10) 17 Sep 2000 Template:Flagicon Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 16–1 Template:Flagicon David López KO 3 (8), 2:45Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 21 Jul 2000 Template:Flagicon Regent Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Win 15–1 Template:Flagicon Tim Shocks TKO 2 (8), 2:27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 3 Jun 2000 Template:Flagicon MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Loss 14–1 Template:Flagicon Santiago Samaniego TKO 5 (10), 3:00Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 5 Mar 2000 Template:Flagicon New Frontier Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Template:Flagicon Gerald Coleman TKO 4 (10) 12 Dec 1999 Template:Flagicon Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Template:Flagicon Martin Quiroz TKO 1 (4) 20 Nov 1999 Template:Flagicon Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, USScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Template:Flagicon Paula Tuilau KO 1 (12) 28 May 1999 Template:Flagicon Omnisports Stadium, Nouméa, New CaledoniaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained OBA middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Template:Flagicon Emmanuel Otti KO 3 (12) 6 Mar 1999 Template:Flagicon Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained IBF Pan-Pacific super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Template:Flagicon Abel Parker PTS 12 7 Nov 1998 Template:Flagicon Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant IBF Pan-Pacific super middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Template:Flagicon Phil Kating KO 2 (10) 4 Sep 1998 Template:Flagicon National Basketball Stadium, Port Vila, VanuatuScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Template:Flagicon Kolianisi Vasu TKO 4 (10) 18 Jul 1998 Template:Flagicon Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Template:Flagicon Brad Mayo TKO 8 (10) 21 Feb 1998 Template:Flagicon Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant OBA middleweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Template:Flagicon Ian McLeod TKO 5 (10) 30 Nov 1997 Template:Flagicon Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Template:Flagicon Jamie Wallace TKO 4 (10) 19 Oct 1997 Template:Flagicon Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 Template:Flagicon Joseph Polu KO 2 (8) 8 Aug 1997 Template:Flagicon Papatoetoe Reception Centre, Auckland, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Template:Flagicon Norm Graham KO 3 (8) 25 May 1997 Template:Flagicon Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Template:Flagicon Shane Bishop TKO 2 (8) 11 May 1997 Template:Flagicon SkyCity, Auckland, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Template:Flagicon Falegana Fale Collins KO 1 (6) 30 Mar 1997 Template:Flagicon ABA Stadium, Auckland, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Awards and recognitions

  • 2019 Gladrap Boxing Hall of fame[3]

References

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External links

Template:New Zealand World Boxing Champions

Sporting positions

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Vacant
Title last held by
William Joppy 		WBA (Regular) middleweight champion
May 1, 2004 – March 11, 2006 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
Olympic Games
Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/checkTemplate:Succession box/check Flagbearer for Script error: No such module "flag".
Seoul 1988
Atlanta 1996 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
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