Solomon Haumono

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Solomon Haumono (Template:Langx; born 13 October 1975) is a former professional boxer and former rugby league footballer of Tongan descent.

Early life

He attended Newtown Boys High School, Newtown, New South Wales. He then went on to Christian Brothers' High School, Lewisham and represented them in the New South Wales Combined Catholic Colleges Australian Schoolboys team 1993.[1]

Rugby league career

In rugby league, his preferred position was Template:Rlp. He played in the NRL for the Manly-Warringah Sea Eagles, the Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, the Balmain Tigers, the St George Illawarra Dragons, and in the Super League for the London Broncos/Harlequins RL. Haumono played at representative level for New South Wales and Australia, although these three state matches and one international match were in 1997, when Super League contracted players were ineligible for State of Origin selection. He also captained Tonga.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Haumono made his first grade debut for Manly-Warringah in round 11 1994 against Balmain, coming off the bench in a 42–0 victory at Leichhardt Oval. In 1995, Haumono featured heavily in the Manly side which won the minor premiership having lost only 2 matches all year. Haumono played from the bench in Manly's shock grand final loss to Canterbury. In 1996, Haumono played 14 games but missed out on selection in Manly's premiership winning side which defeated St. George in the grand final.

In 1997, Haumono signed with Canterbury who aligned themselves with the rival Super League competition during the Super League war. During the 1998 NRL season, Haumono walked out on Canterbury midway through the year after devising a plan to get out of his contract with the club. Haumono's plan was to join his supposed girlfriend Gabrielle Richens in England. Haumono elaborated on the plan saying I was under contract for the Bulldogs so it was decided to come up with a plan that would ultimately force the Bulldogs to rip up my contract, So the plan was formed that I was going to chase after my girlfriend at the time in England. So off I went and before I knew it, the paper got a hold of it and blew it up, making headline news and myself being chased by the media at home and even there in London".[2]

The plan was devised by Haumono and close friend Anthony Mundine but fell over when Canterbury got wind of the plot and instead fined Haumono and put him in reserve grade.[2]

In 1999, Haumono signed with Balmain. Haumono only made 8 appearances for Balmain due to an elbow injury. In 2000, Haumono joined St George but only featured in 2 games, the last of which was the club's humiliating 70–10 loss against Melbourne at the Melbourne Cricket Ground.[3]

Return to League

Template:BLP unreferenced section Following a second spell with Manly in 2003, Haumono joined the London Broncos and played in the capital for two seasons.[4] In December 2006, with a year remaining on his contract, Haumono quit rugby league to return to professional boxing.

Boxing career

2000 to 2002

Haumono first took time out of rugby league after his spell with the St George Illawarra Dragons in 2000.[5] He followed in the footsteps of his father (Australian former heavyweight champion Maile Haumono) to take up a career in professional boxing. He fought eight times between 2000 and 2002, winning all of his heavyweight contests inside the distance.Script error: No such module "Unsubst". Haumono briefly held the title of New South Wales heavyweight champion before rejecting an offer to join the stable of American promoter Don King and returning to rugby league.Script error: No such module "Unsubst".

Return to boxing – post 2008

Haumono resumed his boxing career with a first-round knockout on 7 March 2007. He began training under trainer Johnny Lewis who has assisted Haumono in reaching his 14–0 (all by K.O.) record in the heavyweight ranks. He fought Cliff Couser on 27 August 2008 and won the fight by unanimous decision. He fought Colin Wilson on 11 March 2009 with the fight going to a draw after ten rounds. Solomon won his next fight by disqualification on 16 May 2009 against Royce Sio (1w-0l-0d). Haumono was floored in the eleventh second of the first round by a right hook from Sio, but Sio then leaned down and hit Haumono again while Haumono's back was on the ground, leading to an instant disqualification. Haumono was back on his feet a few seconds later.[6]

Haumono fought Justin Whitehead on 16 August 2009 and lost for the first time in his career by split decision. He defeated Michael Kirby by tenth-round TKO for the OPBF Heavyweight Title on 18 September 2009, and became the Australian Heavyweight Champion after a tenth-round TKO of Franklin Egobi in Melbourne on 7 September 2012.[7]

On 31 December 2012, he fought k1 legend Kyotaro Fuijmoto under boxing rules defeating him in the fifth round via TKO.

On 28 April 2013, he lost by TKO to Kevin Johnson.

On 21 July 2016, he lost by TKO to Joseph Parker.[8]

Professional boxing record

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No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
30 Loss 24–4–2 Tomasz Adamek UD 10 24 Jun 2017 Ergo Arena, Plac Dwóch Miast 1, 80-344 Gdańsk, Gdansk, PolandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
29 Loss 24–3–2 Joseph Parker TKO 4 (12), 1:35Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 21 Jul 2016 Horncastle Arena, Christchurch, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For WBO Oriental heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
28 Win 24–2–2 Manuel Alberto Pucheta KO 6 (10), 2:29Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 27 Apr 2016 National Centre of Indigenous Excellence, Redfern, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". PABA heavyweight title;
Won interim WBA Oceania heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
27 Win 23–2–2 Hunter Sam UD 10 30 Oct 2015 National Centre of Indigenous Excellence, Redfern, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won interim PABA heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
26 Win 22–2–2 Filipo Fonoti Masoe KO 4 (6), 2:46Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 24 Jul 2015 Orange Function Centre, Orange, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
25 Win 21–2–2 Marcelo Nascimento TKO 3 (8), 0:53Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 17 Oct 2013 The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
24 Loss 20–2–2 Kevin Johnson KO 10 (12), 2:53Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 28 Apr 2013 Convention & Exhibition Centre, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
23 Win 20–1–2 Kyotaro Fujimoto TKO 5 (12), 0:57Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 31 Dec 2012 Bodymaker Colosseum, Osaka, JapanScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant OPBF heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
22 Win 19–1–2 Franklin Egobi TKO 10 (10), 2:05Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 7 Sep 2012 The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won vacant Australian heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
21 Template:DrawDraw 18–1–2 Joey Wilson SD 8 5 Jul 2012 Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, New ZealandScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Retained WBC–EPBC heavyweight title;
Won vacant WBA Inter-Continental heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
20 Win 18–1–1 Junior Pati KO 2 (6), 1:02Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 8 Dec 2011 The Arena, Fortitude Valley, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
19 Win 17–1–1 Michael Kirby TKO 10 (12), 0:21Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 18 Sep 2009 Pavilion, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won OPBF heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
18 Loss 16–1–1 Justin Whitehead SD 10 16 Aug 2009 Peninsula, Shed 14 Central Pier, Docklands, Melbourne, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". For vacant World Boxing Foundation International heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
17 Win 16–0–1 Royce Sio DQ 1 (6), 0:15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 16 May 2009 Blacktown RSL Club, Blacktown, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
16 Template:DrawDraw 15–0–1 Colin Wilson PTS 10 11 Mar 2009 The Cube, Campbelltown, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
15 Win 15–0 Cliff Couser UD 8 27 Aug 2008 E.G. Whitlam Recreation Center, Liverpool, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
14 Win 14–0 Tommy Connelly TKO 3 (6), 0:27Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 27 Feb 2008 Entertainment Centre, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
13 Win 13–0 Seiaute Ma'ilata KO 2 (6), 0:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 10 Dec 2007 Entertainment Centre, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
12 Win 12–0 Mosese Kavika KO 1 (6), 1:15Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 21 Apr 2012 Gold Coast Convention Centre, Broadbeach, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
11 Win 11–0 Oscar Talemaira TKO 1 (6), 1:37Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 25 May 2007 Ex-Services Club, Coffs Harbour, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
10 Win 10–0 Alex Mene TKO 3 (6), 1:07Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 27 Apr 2007 Magic Millions Complex, Bundall, Gold Coast, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
9 Win 9–0 Fatu Tuimanono KO 1 (4), 1:24Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 7 Mar 2007 Entertainment Centre, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
8 Win 8–0 Fatu Tuimanono TKO 2 (6), 14 Jun 2002 Enmore Theatre, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
7 Win 7–0 Auckland Auimatagi TKO 6 (10), 10 May 2002 Central Coast Rugby League Club, Gosford, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". Won Australia – New South Wales State heavyweight titleScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
6 Win 6–0 Shane Wijohn KO 5 (6), 1:40Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 19 Apr 2002 La Montage Function Centre, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
5 Win 5–0 Mark Alexander TKO 3 (6), 4 Mar 2002 Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Broadbeach, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
4 Win 4–0 John Wyborn KO 2 (10), 2:31Script error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters". 13 Jul 2001 The Octagon, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
3 Win 3–0 Martin Opetaia TKO 7 (8), 2 Mar 2001 Star City Casino, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
2 Win 2–0 Paul Srama KO 1 (6), 4 Sep 2000 Horden Pavilion, Moore Park, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".
1 Win 1–0 Ken Fuller KO 2 (4), 3 Jul 2000 Entertainment Centre, Sydney, AustraliaScript error: No such module "Check for unknown parameters".

Personal life

Haumono is married to Margaret, who is a cousin of his friend and fellow rugby league player-turned boxer Anthony Mundine. Solomon and Margaret have five children.[9]

He dated English model Gabrielle Richens for a period of time during his time with Canterbury.

In 2015, Haumono revealed he had been suffering a drug addiction during his league career. He was addicted to ice, cocaine and ecstasy.[10]

References

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  1. ↑ www.sportingpulse.com NSWCCC Players Representing Australian Schoolboys 1972–2007
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  9. ↑ "Solomon Huamono knows its a case of now or never for his boxing career", by: Grantlee Kieza From: The Courier-Mail 7 March 2012 12:00 a.m.
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