Samson Poʻuha

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Template:Short description Samson Po'uha (born June 2, 1971) is a Tongan former professional boxer who competed from 1992 to 2002.

Background

Po'uha was born into a Mormon family in Los Angeles, California and was raised in Utah.[1]

Boxing career

Amateur

Highly-touted as an amateur, Po'uha was a National Golden Gloves Super Heavyweight Champion in 1991 and United States (National AAU) amateur Super Heavyweight champion in 1992. During his amateur career, he defeated Larry Donald, Darroll Wilson, and Cuban star Roberto Balado.

Professional

After turning professional in 1992, Po'uha showed good power, but was often out of shape.

He lost to former amateur Craig Payne, (then 11-8), in 1994, and never became a major contender.

He lost by technical knockout to then-undefeated Andrew Golota in a fight, where Golota was nearly knocked out by Po'uha, out of desperation he resorted to biting Po'uha on the side of his neck during a clinch.

Po'uha later lost to a journeyman Jesse Ferguson.

Overall he had a pro career record of 20-5-1 with 18 KOs. He retired in 2003.

Professional boxing record

20 Wins (18 knockouts, 2 decisions), 5 Losses (3 knockouts, 2 decisions), 1 Draw [1]
Result Record Opponent Type Round Date Location Notes
Loss 19-6-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Sherman Williams MD 10 21/04/2002 Laughlin, Nevada, U.S.
Draw 37-22-3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Frankie Swindell PTS 5 30/01/2002 Miami Beach, Florida, U.S.
Win 11-20-3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Louis Monaco KO 8 05/05/2000 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Monaco knocked out at 1:27 of the eighth round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Loss 15-17-3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". David Vedder PTS 6 12/06/1999 Saint George, Utah, U.S.
Loss 23-16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jesse Ferguson TKO 8 31/05/1997 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:53 of the eighth round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 33-16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Bert Cooper TKO 4 22/04/1997 Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 1:36 of the fourth round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 31-14-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Frankie Swindell SD 10 05/04/1997 Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.
Win 9-4-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jimmy Haynes TKO 2 28/01/1997 Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:00 of the second round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 3-4-2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Patrick Freeman UD 4 15/07/1996 Laughlin, Nevada, U.S.
Loss 23-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Andrew Golota TKO 5 16/05/1995 Atlantic City, New Jersey, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:44 of the fifth round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 11-5-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Martin Foster TKO 1 19/01/1995 Auburn Hills, Michigan, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 2:30 of the first round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 10-2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jeff Lally KO 1 08/12/1994 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 11-30Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". John Morton KO 1 17/11/1994 Saint George, Utah, U.S.
Loss 11-8-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Craig Payne TKO 6 30/06/1994 Mesquite, Nevada, U.S.
Win 5-8-6Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". David Graves KO 7 14/01/1994 Saint George, Utah, U.S.
Win 16-10-2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mike Rouse TKO 8 16/11/1993 Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, U.S.
Win 18-3-2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Jason Waller TKO 1 05/10/1993 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S. Referee stopped the bout at 1:47 of the first round.Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
Win 4-7Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Carl McGrew TKO 1 04/09/1993 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 10-9Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Al Shoffner TKO 2 30/08/1993 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.
Win 26-15-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Eddie Gonzales KO 1 05/08/1993 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 2-2Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Domingo Monroe TKO 2 15/07/1993 Mashantucket, Connecticut, U.S.
Win 10-8-1Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Mike Acklie KO 1 26/06/1993 Saint George, Utah, U.S.
Win 7-3Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Warren Williams TKO 1 06/06/1993 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 9-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Willie Jackson TKO 1 03/04/1993 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 1-0Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Patrick Smith TKO 4 14/02/1993 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Win 6-16Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Steve Cortez KO 1 25/11/1992 Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.

References

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External links

Preceded byTemplate:S-bef/checkTemplate:Succession box/check United States Amateur Super Heavyweight Champion
1992 Template:S-ttl/check 		Template:S-aft/check Succeeded by
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