Maselino Masoe

Maselino Francis Masoe (born June 6, 1966 in Apia, Western Samoa) is an American Samoan boxer, who represented American Samoa at three Olympics starting with the 1988 Summer Olympics. He is the brother of rugby player Chris Masoe. Another brother, Mika, also represented American Samoa in boxing at the 1988 and 1992 Olympics.

Amateur highlights

Represented American Samoa as a Welterweight at the 1988 Summer Olympic Games at Seoul. His results were:

• Defeated Pedro Fria (Dominican Republic) RSC 1
• Defeated Fidele Mohinga (Central African Republic) RSC 2
• Lost to Kenneth Gould (United States) 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) 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) 8-11

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 World middleweight title (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

30 Wins (28 knockouts, 2 decisions), 6 Losses (4 knockouts, 2 decisions), 0 Draws [1]
Res.	Record	Opponent	Type	Rd., Time	Date	Location	Notes
Win	30–6	Kashif Mumtaz	TKO	4, (8) 2:48	2011-03-19	TelstraClear Pacific Events Centre, Manukau City, New Zealand
Lose	29–6	Karoly Balzsay	KO	11, (12) 2:07	2009-04-25	König Palast, Krefeld, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Germany	WBO World super middleweight title
Win	29–5	Sonni Michael Angelo	SD	12	2008-11-28	ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand	vacant WBO Asia Pacific super middleweight title
Win	28–5	Paz Viejo	TKO	7, (12) 1:01	2008-06-28	Brewster Recreation Centre, South Auckland, New Zealand	vacant New Zealand National Boxing Federation super middleweight title
Lose	27–5	William Gare	TKO	4, (12) 2:59	2008-02-23	Town Hall, Bloemfontein, Free State, South Africa	vacant World Boxing Foundation World super middleweight title
Win	27–4	Dechapon Suwunnalird	KO	4, (8) 0:41	2007-06-29	Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Lose	26–4	Randy Griffin	UD	12	2006-07-08	Savvis Center, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States	WBA Middleweight Title Eliminator
Lose	26–3	Felix Sturm	UD	12	2006-03-11	Color Line Arena, Altona, Hamburg, Germany	Lost WBA World middleweight title
Win	26–2	Evans Ashira	TKO	2, (12) 0:44	2004-05-01	Jai Alai Fronton, Miami, Florida, United States	vacant WBA World middleweight title
Win	25–2	Hendrik Aritonang	KO	5, (12)	2003-09-13	Northland Town Hall, Dargaville, New Zealand	Retained WBA - PABA middleweight title
Win	24–2	Kwang-Jin Choi	KO	5, (12)	2003-04-13	The Sonic Bar, Manukau City, New Zealand	Retained WBA - PABA middleweight title
Win	23–2	Hemi Nika	KO	3, (8)	2002-12-14	YMCA Stadium, Tokoroa, New Zealand
Win	22–2	Wahid Khan	KO	2, (12)	2002-09-01	Sheepy's Bar, Papatoetoe, New Zealand	Retained WBA - PABA middleweight title
Win	21–2	Epeli Naua	KO	2, (12)	2002-05-09	Ocean City Restaurant, Auckland, New Zealand	Retained WBA - PABA middleweight title
Win	20–2	Setefano Vasuibau	KO	2, (12)	2002-02-24	Alexandra Park Raceway, Auckland, New Zealand	Retained WBA - PABA middleweight title
Win	19–2	Peter Mokomoko	TKO	6, (12)	2001-12-02	Alexandra Park Raceway, Auckland, New Zealand	vacant WBA - PABA middleweight title
Lose	18–2	Tito Mendoza	TKO	3, (12) 2:47	2000-12-10	Grand Victoria Casino, Elgin, Illinois, United States	vacant WBC - NABF middleweight title
Win	18–1	Sam Hill	TKO	2, (10)	2000-10-21	Silver Star Casino, Philadelphia, Mississippi, United States
Win	17–1	Lionel Ortiz	KO	6 ,(10)	2000-09-17	Cobo Arena, Detroit, Michigan, United States
Win	16–1	David Alonso López	KO	3, (8) 2:45	2000-07-21	Regent Hotel & Casino, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	15–1	Tim Shocks	TKO	2, (8) 2:27	2000-06-03	MGM Grand, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Lose	14–1	Santiago Samaniego	TKO	5, (10) 3:00	2000-03-05	New Frontier Hotel, Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	14–0	Gerald Coleman	TKO	4, (10)	1999-12-12	Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, United States
Win	13–0	Martin Quiroz	TKO	1, (4)	1999-11-20	Miccosukee Indian Gaming Resort, Miami, Florida, United States
Win	12–0	Paula Tuilau	KO	1, (12)	1999-05-28	Omnisports Stadium, Noumea, New Caledonia	Retained Oceanic Boxing Association middleweight title
Win	11–0	Emmanuel Otti	KO	3, (12)	1999-03-06	Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand	Retained IBF Pan Pacific middleweight title
Win	10–0	Abel Parker	PTS	12	1998-11-07	Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand	vacant IBF Pan Pacific middleweight title
Win	9–0	Phil Kating	KO	2, (10)	1998-09-04	National Basketball Stadium, Port Vila, Vanuatu
Win	8–0	Kolianisi Vasu	TKO	4, (10)	1998-07-18	Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
Win	7–0	Brad Mayo	TKO	8, (10)	1998-02-21	Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand	Vacant Oceanic Boxing Association middleweight title
Win	6–0	Ian McLeod	TKO	5, (10)	1997-11-30	Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
Win	5–0	Jamie Wallace	KO	4, (10)	1997-10-19	Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
Win	4–0	Joseph Polu	KO	2, (8)	1997-08-08	Papatoetoe Reception Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
Win	3–0	Norm Graham	KO	3, (8)	1997-05-25	Downtown Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
Win	2–0	Shane Bishop	TKO	2, (8)	1997-05-11	Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
Win	1–0	Falegana Fale Collins	KO	1, (6)	1997-03-30	ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand	Professional debut.

References

External links

• Professional boxing record for Maselino Masoe from BoxRec

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