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.
| Maselino Masoe | |
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| Born | Maselino Francis Masoe June 6, 1966 Apia, Western Samoa |
| Residence | Auckland, New Zealand |
| Nationality | American Samoan New Zealander |
| Height | 173 cm (5 ft 8 in) |
| Weight | 75.5 kg (166 lb; 11 st 12 lb) |
| Division | Middleweight |
| Reach | 173 cm (68.1 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 36 |
| Wins | 30 |
| By knockout | 28 |
| Losses | 6 |
| By knockout | 4 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Boxing record from BoxRec | |
Amateur highlights edit
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:
- Defeated Hiroshi Nagashima (Japan) RSCI-3 (00:54)
- Defeated Furas Hashim (Iraq) RSCH-1 (00:44)
- Lost to György Mizsei (Hungary) on points, 3-17
Competed as a Light Middleweight for American Samoa in the 1996 Summer Olympic Games at Atlanta. Results were:
- Lost to Mohamed Marmouri (Tunisia) on points, 8-11
Flag bearer for American Samoa in the 1988 and 1996 opening ceremonies.[2]
Pro career edit
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 edit
- 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 edit
| 36 fights | 30 wins | 6 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 28 | 4 |
| By decision | 2 | 2 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 36 | Win | 30–6 |  Kashif Mumtaz
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TKO | 4 (8), 2:48 | 19 Mar 2011 | TelstraClear Pacific, Auckland, New Zealand
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| 35 | Loss | 29–6 |  Károly Balzsay
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KO | 11 (12), 2:07 | 25 Apr 2009 |  König Palast, Krefeld, Germany
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For WBO super middleweight title |
| 34 | Win | 29–5 |  Sonni Michel Angelo
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SD | 12 | 8 Nov 2008 | ASB Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
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Won vacant WBO Asia-Pacific super middleweight title |
| 33 | Win | 28–5 | Paz Viejo
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TKO | 7 (12), 1:01 | 28 Jun 2008 | Brewster Recreational Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
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Won vacant NZNBF super middleweight title |
| 32 | Loss | 27–5 |  William Gare
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TKO | 4 (12), 2:59 | 23 Feb 2008 | Town Hall, Bloemfontein, South Africa
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For vacant WBF super middleweight title |
| 31 | Win | 27–4 |  Dechapon Suwunnalirt
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KO | 4 (8), 0:41 | 29 Jun 2007 | Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia
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| 30 | Loss | 26–4 |  Randy Griffin
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UD | 12 | 8 Jul 2006 | Savvis Center, St. Louis, Missouri, US
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| 29 | Loss | 26–3 | Felix Sturm
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UD | 12 | 11 Mar 2006 | Color Line Arena, Hamburg, Germany
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Lost WBA (Regular) middleweight title |
| 28 | Win | 26–2 |  Evans Ashira
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TKO | 2 (12), 0:44 | 1 May 2004 | Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, US
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Won vacant WBA (Regular) middleweight title |
| 27 | Win | 25–2 |  Henry Aritonang
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KO | 5 (12) | 13 Sep 2003 | Northland Town Hall, Dargaville, New Zealand
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Retained PABA middleweight title |
| 26 | Win | 24–2 |  Kwang-Jin Choi
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KO | 5 (12) | 13 Apr 2003 | The Sonic Bar, Auckland, New Zealand
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Retained PABA middleweight title |
| 25 | Win | 23–2 | Hemi Nika
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KO | 3 (8) | 14 Dec 2002 | YMCA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
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| 24 | Win | 22–2 |  Wahid Khan
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KO | 2 (12) | 1 Sep 2002 | Sheepy's Bar, Auckland, New Zealand
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Retained PABA middleweight title |
| 23 | Win | 21–2 | Epeli Naua
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KO | 2 (12) | 9 May 2002 | Ocean City Restaurant, Auckland, New Zealand
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Retained PABA middleweight title |
| 22 | Win | 20–2 | Setefano Vasuibau
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KO | 2 (12) | 24 Feb 2002 | Alexandra Park Raceway, Auckland, New Zealand
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Retained PABA middleweight title |
| 21 | Win | 19–2 | Peter Mokomoko
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TKO | 6 (12) | 2 Dec 2001 | Alexandra Park Raceway, Auckland, New Zealand
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Won vacant PABA middleweight title |
| 20 | Loss | 18–2 |  Tito Mendoza
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TKO | 3 (12), 2:47 | 10 Dec 2000 | Grand Victoria Casino, Elgin, Illinois, US
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For vacant NABF middleweight title |
| 19 | Win | 18–1 | Sam Hill
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TKO | 2 (10) | 21 Oct 2000 | Silver Star Casino, Philadelphia, Mississippi, US
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| 18 | Win | 17–1 |  Lionel Ortíz
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KO | 6 (10) | 17 Sep 2000 | Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, US
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| 17 | Win | 16–1 |  David López
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KO | 3 (8), 2:45 | 21 Jul 2000 | Regent Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
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| 16 | Win | 15–1 | Tim Shocks
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TKO | 2 (8), 2:27 | 3 Jun 2000 | MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
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| 15 | Loss | 14–1 | Santiago Samaniego
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TKO | 5 (10), 3:00 | 5 Mar 2000 | New Frontier Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, US
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| 14 | Win | 14–0 | Gerald Coleman
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TKO | 4 (10) | 12 Dec 1999 | Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, US
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| 13 | Win | 13–0 | Martin Quiroz
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TKO | 1 (4) | 20 Nov 1999 | Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, US
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| 12 | Win | 12–0 | Paula Tuilau
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KO | 1 (12) | 28 May 1999 |  Omnisports Stadium, Nouméa, New Caledonia
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Retained OBA middleweight title |
| 11 | Win | 11–0 | Emmanuel Otti
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KO | 3 (12) | 6 Mar 1999 | Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
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Retained IBF Pan-Pacific super middleweight title |
| 10 | Win | 10–0 | Abel Parker
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PTS | 12 | 7 Nov 1998 | Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
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Won vacant IBF Pan-Pacific super middleweight title |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 |  Phil Kating
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KO | 2 (10) | 4 Sep 1998 | National Basketball Stadium, Port Vila, Vanuatu
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| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Kolianisi Vasu
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TKO | 4 (10) | 18 Jul 1998 | Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
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| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Brad Mayo
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TKO | 8 (10) | 21 Feb 1998 | Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
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Won vacant OBA middleweight title |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Ian McLeod
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TKO | 5 (10) | 30 Nov 1997 | Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
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| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Jamie Wallace
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TKO | 4 (10) | 19 Oct 1997 | Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
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| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Joseph Polu
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KO | 2 (8) | 8 Aug 1997 | Papatoetoe Reception Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
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| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Norm Graham
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KO | 3 (8) | 25 May 1997 | Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
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| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Shane Bishop
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TKO | 2 (8) | 11 May 1997 | SkyCity, Auckland, New Zealand
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| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Falegana Fale Collins
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KO | 1 (6) | 30 Mar 1997 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
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Awards and recognitions edit
- 2019 Gladrap Boxing Hall of fame[3]
References edit
- ^ Peter Jessup (2017-05-03). "Boxing: South Auckland welder claims world middleweight title". nzherald.co.nz. Retrieved 2017-04-15.
- ^ "Flagbearers for American Samoa". olympedia.org. OlyMADMen. Retrieved 19 December 2023.
- ^ "Gladrap Awards 2019 Hall of fame". Gladrap Channel. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
External links edit
- Maselino Masoe at BoxRec (registration required)
- Maselino Masoe at Olympedia
