05 September, 2008
DAVID TUA AND CINDY OF SAMOA IN THE RING
Source: eventpolynesia.com

The nine hundred capacity crowd at the recent Event Polynesia Boxing promotion in August enjoyed a special treat when David ‘The Terminator’ Tua and Cindy of Samoa stepped into the ring.

Tua was a quest speaker on the night with politicians Hon. Winston Peters and Hon. William Sio promoting UNITY and understanding between the different ethnic communities in South Auckland.

Tua in his speech acknowledged Shane Cameron who was attending with his manager Ken Reinsfield and trainer Lollo Heimuli; also boxing legends Ali Afakasi, ‘Lighting’ La’avasa, Young Sekona and Lance Revill. A rare opportunity to see The Tuaman and Shane Cameron the ‘Mountain Warrior’ seated in the same ringside.

Another rarity was having Cindy of Samoa perform live in a boxing ring. A regular cabaret act at Sky City Casino in Auckland, recently found fame on TV as a finalist in the Stars in their Eyes TV show, Cindy had the crowd clapping and on their feet.

The FIGHT FOR UNITY promotion was also attended by Manukau City Councilors, Alf Filipaina and Kefu Koka, as well as Mr. Phil Kingsley Jones, Jonah Lomu’s former manager.

Mr. Jenkins Tesese of Event Polynesia Boxing said, “It’s pleasing to see the ethnic mix in the crowd with more European and Indians attending, also the support from politicians, celebrities and the boxing fraternity.”

“Manukau City is the ideal home of boxing in New Zealand, the fastest growing city, with the largest Maori and Pacific communities in New Zealand.”

“There are many Jimmy Thunders, Maselino Masoes, David Tuas, Ray Sefos and Mark Hunts out there who are turning to crime because there is no pathway to develop their skills in full contact sports like boxing and kick boxing,” according to Mr. Tesese.

Joy Ali although very disappointed with his loss to Faimasasa Tavui of Samoa, is looking forward to the Event Polynesia Boxing promotion in November to redeem himself and to show his fans and boxing supporters that he is still the real deal.

Mrs. Rosa Tomasi-Puni, promoter has confirmed Ali to fight in November in the light middleweight division instead of the middleweight, his opponent to be announced shortly.

Also confirmed in the November line up is USA heavyweight Chauncy Welliver.

Event Polynesia Boxing is promising another night of great boxing and star entertainment.

PHOTOS:

[1] David ‘The Terminator’ Tua with Hon. William Sio and Mr. Aupito Sio.

[2] Cindy of Samoa entertaining the 900 capacity crowd.

[3] Middleweight contest between Joy Ali and Faimasasa Tavui.
 

22 August, 2008
IONATANA AND RAY BEST FIGHT OF THE NIGHT
Source: eventpolynesia.com

The main supporting bout of the FIGHT FOR UNITY promotion in August between the veteran Ionatana Pula and the up and coming Ray Musson was undoubtedly the fight of the night. A win to Ionatana by split decision.

Ionatana Pula who lost to Joy Ali three years ago by KO and to Pantera recently by split decision was sharp on the night. Ray was a crowd favourite who went into the six rounds light middleweight contest with a record of 3 fights with 3 wins going pound for pound against a much more experienced Ionatana.

Joy Ali’s loss by split decision to Samoan Middleweight champion, Faimasasa Tavui, was the upset of the night. Despite the huge turn out by the Indian community, Joy wasn’t able to dominate the fight with Faimasasa doing the offensive in the first six rounds.

In the heavyweight bouts, Amosa Zinc of Samoa won by split decision over Oscar Talemaira of Fiji in a six rounds contest, their second encounter. Their first fight was in Fiji which Oscar won.

USA heavyweight Chauncy Welliver was another crowd favourite showing his brilliance against Mike Lloyd of New Zealand, and winning by unanimous decision.

The cruiserweight bout of four rounds contest between Oscar Siale of Tonga against Tapunuu Tagiilima Samoa was a hard fought fight, Oscar winning by unanimous decision. Oscar’s last three fights were all wins by KOs.

The super middleweight bout of four rounds between Fale Siaoloa of Samoa against Paz Viejo of Australia was their second encounter, again won by Paz.

The August promotion by Event Polynesia Boxing was promoted as the FIGHT FOR UNITY to raise community awareness of the recent events in South Auckland, and promoting better understanding between the different ethnic communities in Manukau.

Guest speakers on the night included Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr. Winston Peters.

PHOTOS:

[1] Hon. Winston Peters and Hon. William Sio at ringside.

[2] Light Middleweight contest; Ionatana Pula versus Ray Musson.

[3] Super Middleweight contest; Fale Siaoloa versus Paz Viejo.