Maselino Masoe

Maselino Francis Masoe (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.

Maselino Masoe
BornMaselino Francis Masoe
(1966-06-06) June 6, 1966
Apia, Samoa
ResidenceAuckland, New Zealand
NationalityAmerican Samoa
Height173 cm (5 ft 8 in)
Weight75.5 kg (166 lb; 11 st 12 lb)
DivisionMiddleweight
Reach173 cm (68.1 in)
StanceOrthodox
Professional boxing record
Total36
Wins30
By knockout28
Losses6
By knockout4
Draws0
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec

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:

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
  • Oceanic Boxing Association middleweight title (1998) 159 Ibs
  • IBF Pan Pacific middleweight title (1998) 158 Ibs
  • WBA - PABA middleweight title (2001) 160 Ibs
  • WBA regular World middleweight crown (2004) 159 Ibs
  • New Zealand National Boxing Federation super middleweight title (2008) 167 Ibs
  • WBO Asia Pacific super middleweight title (2008) 166 Ibs

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

Awards and recognitions
  • 2019 Gladrap Boxing Hall of fame[2]
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References
  1. Peter Jessup (2017-05-03). "Boxing: South Auckland welder claims world middleweight title". nzherald.co.nz. Retrieved 2017-04-15.
  2. "Gladrap Awards 2019 Hall of fame". Gladrap Channel. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
Achievements
Vacant
Title last held by
William Joppy		 WBA Middleweight Champion
Regular Title
May 1, 2004 – March 11, 2006		 Succeeded by
Felix Sturm
Olympic Games
Preceded by
None		 Flagbearer for  American Samoa
Seoul 1988
Atlanta 1996		 Succeeded by
Lisa Misipeka
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