Maselino Masoe boxer

Maselino Masoe boxer
bouts
36
won
30
lost
6
draw
0
Status
inactive
Division
middleweight
Debut
1997-03-30
Height
5′ 8″/173cm
Reach
68″/173cm
Age
-
Born
1966-06-06
Death
-
Nationality
New Zealand

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. He is the brother of rugby player Chris Masoe. Another brother, Mika, also represented American Samoa in boxing at the 1988 and 1992 Olympics.Represented American Samoa as a Welterweight at the 1988 Summer Olympic Games at Seoul. His results were: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: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.

Date Opponent Last Opponents' Results Place Result
2011-03-19 Kashif Mumtaz LLLLWL TelstraClear Pacific, Manukau City WIN
Technical knockout
2009-04-25 Karoly Balzsay WWWWWW König Palast, Krefeld LOST
KO
2008-11-08 Sonni Michael Angelo LWWDDW ASB Stadium, Kohimarama WIN
Split-decision
2008-06-28 Paz Viejo LLWLLL Brewster Recreation Centre, South Auckland WIN
Technical knockout
2008-02-23 William Gare LLWLWL Town Hall, Bloemfontein LOST
Technical knockout
2007-06-29 Dechapon Suwunnalird LLWLLL Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane WIN
KO
2006-07-08 Randy Griffin WWWWDW Savvis Center, Saint Louis LOST
Unanimous decision
2006-03-11 Felix Sturm WLWWWW Color Line Arena, Altona LOST
Unanimous decision
2004-05-01 Evans Ashira WWWWWW Jai Alai Fronton, Miami WIN
Technical knockout
2003-09-13 Henry Aritonang LLL Northland Town Hall, Dargaville WIN
KO
2003-04-13 Kwang-Jin Choi WWDLLL The Sonic Bar, Manukau City WIN
KO
2002-12-14 Hemi Nika LLL YMCA Stadium, Tokoroa WIN
KO
2002-09-01 Wahid Khan DWWWLL Sheepy's Bar, Papatoetoe WIN
KO
2002-05-09 Epeli Naua WLWLLL Ocean City Restaurant, Auckland WIN
KO
2002-02-24 Setefano Vasuibau WLLLLW Alexandra Park Raceway, Auckland WIN
KO
2001-12-02 Peter Mokomoko LLLWLW Alexandra Park Raceway, Auckland WIN
Technical knockout
2000-12-10 Tito Mendoza WWWWWW Grand Victoria Casino, Elgin LOST
Technical knockout
2000-10-21 Sam Hill WLWWWW Silver Star Casino, Philadelphia WIN
Technical knockout
2000-09-17 Lionel Ortiz WWWDWL Cobo Arena, Detroit WIN
KO
2000-07-21 David Lopez LWWWWW Regent Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas WIN
KO
2000-06-03 Tim Shocks WDLWLL MGM Grand, Las Vegas WIN
Technical knockout
2000-03-05 Santiago Samaniego DLWLWW New Frontier Hotel, Las Vegas LOST
Technical knockout
1999-12-12 Gerald Coleman WLLWLL Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami WIN
Technical knockout
1999-11-20 Martin Quiroz LLLLLL Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami WIN
Technical knockout
1999-05-28 Paula Tuilau WLWDDL Omnisports Stadium, Noumea WIN
KO
1999-03-06 Emmanuel Otti WLLLLL Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland WIN
KO
1998-11-07 Abel Parker LWLLDL Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland WIN
Points
1998-09-04 Phil Kating WWLLLL National Basketball Stadium, Port Vila WIN
KO
1998-07-18 Kolianisi Vasu DWLWWL Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland WIN
Technical knockout
1998-02-21 Brad Mayo WLWWLW Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland WIN
Technical knockout
1997-11-30 Ian McLeod LWWLLW Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland WIN
Technical knockout
1997-10-19 Jamie Wallace LWLLLL Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland WIN
Technical knockout
1997-08-08 Joseph Polu LWLLLL Papatoetoe Reception Centre, Auckland WIN
KO
1997-05-25 Norm Graham LWLLLL Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland WIN
KO
1997-05-11 Shane Bishop debut Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland WIN
Technical knockout
1997-03-30 Falegana Fale Collins LL ABA Stadium, Auckland WIN
KO