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Mose Auimatagi Jnr

Mose Auimatagi Jnr (born 28 April 1995, Auckland, New Zealand) is a New Zealand professional boxer of Samoan heritage.

Mose Auimatagi Jnr
BornMose Junior Auimatagi
(1995-04-28)28 April 1995
Auckland, New Zealand
Other namesIron
ResidenceAuckland, New Zealand
NationalityNew Zealand
Weight80.7 kg (178 lb; 12 st 10 lb)
DivisionSuper middleweight,
middleweight
StanceOrthodox
TeamPapatoetoe Boxing Club
TrainerGrant Arkell
Years active2014 - present
Professional boxing record
Total22
Wins16
By knockout11
Losses4
By knockout2
Draws2
Other information
OccupationProfessional boxer
Children1
Notable school(s)De La Salle College
Boxing record from BoxRec

Boxing career

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New Zealand and tournament champion 2014–2020

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Auimatagi is a two time New Zealand middleweight champion, a former UBF Asia Pacific middleweight champion, The Force super middleweight Champion, the current OPBF Silver super middleweight champion and WBA Oceania super middleweight champion. He has defeated many credible boxers including Gunnar Jackson, Adrian Taihia, Jordan Tai, and more. Auimatagi trains out of Papatoetoe Boxing Club with Grant Arkell as his trainer and manager. Grant Arkell trained Joseph Parker during his amateur fights.[1] One of Auimatagi's biggest win of his career was against Morgan Jones. In the last round of that bout, Mose got knocked down early in the round, however he returned and TKO his opponent with only 8 seconds left in the fight. Mose comes from a long line of Professional boxers.[2] On 15 June 2019, Auimatagi took on Australian Kerry Foley for the Interim WBA Oceania and WBC - OPBF Silver Super Middleweight titles.[3] Auimatagi won the fight by sixth round Knockout, winning his fifth and sixth professional boxing titles.[4] In February 2020, Auimatagi took on Ilias Achergui in hopes to get signed by boxing promoter Dean Lonergan.[5] Auimatagi won the fight by Unanimous Decision. On 19 December 2020, Auimatagi would jump up two weight divisions to take on David Light for the WBO Oriental Cruiserweight title.[6] David Light would win the fight by Unanimous Decision, giving Auimatagi his first loss in four years.[7]

Return to boxing 2022–present

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After a two-year hiatus, Auimatagi will return to the ring in December 2022, fighting in Dubai.[8] He has been training for 12 weeks before it was announced on the 12th of November on his Facebook page.

Professional titles

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Professional boxing record

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22 fights 16 wins 4 losses
By knockout 11 2
By decision 5 2
Draws 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
22 Loss 16–4–2    Conor Wallace TKO 6 (8), 1:14 20 Dec 2023   Fortitude Music Hall, Fortitude Valley, Queensland, Australia
21 Win 16–3–2    Mike Letoi KO 1(6) 9 Sep 2023   Burleigh Bazaar, Queensland, Australia
20 Loss 15–3–2    Jerome Pampellone TKO 1(10) 27 Apr 2023   Eventfinda Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand

For IBF Australasian light heavyweight title and WBO Asia-Pacific light heavyweight title

19 Win 15–2–2   Eroni Ligaloa TKO 1(4) 18 Feb 2023   Gold Coast Croatian Sports Centre, Queensland, Australia
18 Loss 14–2–2   David Light UD 10 19 Dec 2020   ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand For WBO Oriental cruiserweight title
17 Win 14–1–2   Ilias Achergui UD 8 29 Feb 2020   St Kilda Town Hall, Melbourne, Australia
16 Win 13–1–2   Kerry Foley KO 6 (10), 1:23 15 Jun 2019   Seagulls Club, Tweed Heads, Australia Won vacant OPBF Silver, Interim WBA Oceania, & WBA Oceania East/West super middleweight title
15 Win 12–1–2   Ratu Dawai TKO 4 (6), 1:51 18 May 2019   ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
14 Win 11–1–2   Junior Tapuni TKO 2 (4), 1:31 29 Sep 2018   ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
13 Win 10–1–2   Morgan Jones TKO 6 (6), 2:52 31 Mar 2018   Principality Stadium, Cardiff, Wales
12 Win 9–1–2   Jordan Tai UD 3 7 Apr 2017   ASB Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
11 Win 8–1–2   Ivana Siau UD 3 7 Apr 2017   ASB Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
10 Win 7–1–2   Adrian Taihia TKO 3 (4), 1:14 18 Mar 2017   ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
9 Win 6–1–2   Sika Ulunga TKO 4 (4), 1:06 17 Dec 2016   AMI Netball Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
8 Win 5–1–2   Pumipi Ngaronoa UD 4 12 Nov 2016   AMI Netball Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
7 Win 4–1–2   Gunnar Jackson MD 10 1 Jul 2016   ASB Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand Won NZNPBA middleweight title
6 Win 3–1–2   Reagan Dessaix TKO 1 (6), 1:30 4 Jun 2016   Mansfield Tavern, Brisbane, Australia
5 Win 2–1–2   Ivana Siau KO 4 (10) 29 Apr 2016   ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand Won NZNBF middleweight title
4 Loss 1–1–2   Jordan Tai UD 6 6 Nov 2015   ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
3 Draw 1–0–2   Panuve Helu MD 4 14 Aug 2015   North Shore Cosmopolitan Club, Auckland, New Zealand
2 Draw 1–0–1   John Leighton SD 4 24 Apr 2015   North Shore Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
1 Win 1–0   Jody Allen TKO 1 (4), 1:18 5 Jul 2014   Vodafone Events Centre, Auckland, New Zealand

Awards and recognitions

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  • 2019 Gladrap Boxing Awards Boxer of the year (Nominated)
  • 2019 Gladrap Boxing Awards Male boxer of the year (Nominated)[11]
  • 2019 Gladrap Boxing Awards Knockout of the year (Nominated)
  • 2019 Gladrap Boxing Awards Champion of the year (Nominated)[12]

References

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  1. ^ "The story behind the gym that found Joseph Parker". Stuff. 30 June 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
  2. ^ "Mose Auimatagi Jnr scores sensational last minute TKO win on Joseph Parker undercard". Stuff. 1 April 2018. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
  3. ^ ""The Captain" Kerry Foley discusses Mose Auimatagi Jnr threat on June 15 and sparring Sakio Bika". Philboxing. 31 May 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  4. ^ "TP+ Mose Auimatagi Jnr closes in on world champion dream after WBA title win". TP+. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  5. ^ "TP+: Super Middleweight Mose Auimatagi Jnr within striking distance of boxing deal". TP+. 28 February 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  6. ^ "Mose Jr Auimatagi eyes career-changing win". RNZ. 19 December 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  7. ^ "'It's pretty planned out': Kiwi cruiserweight David Light on the verge of a world title shot". Stuff NZ. 30 April 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  8. ^ "Auimatagi locks in Dubai fight". Samoa Observer. 26 November 2022. Retrieved 28 November 2022.
  9. ^ "Kiwi boxing returns to free-to-air television". Stuff. 17 June 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
  10. ^ "Gunnar Jackson loses NZ titles, Junior Fa remains unbeaten on Big Bash event". Stuff. 2 July 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2019.
  11. ^ "Winners 2019 Gladrap Awards". Gladrap. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  12. ^ "Gladrap Awards 2019". Gladrap Channel. Retrieved 3 January 2020.


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