Tonga Tongotongo
Tonga Tongotongo | |
|---|---|
| Born | 15 July 1998 Māngere, New Zealand |
| Other names | Mr Antman |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Cruiserweight, Light-heavyweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 10 |
| Wins | 9 |
| Wins by KO | 9 |
| Losses | 1 |
Tonga Tongotongo (born July 15 1998) is a New Zealand-born, Australian professional boxer. He competes in the light-heavyweight division where he his the current IBO Asian Pacific cruiserweight champion.
Rugby League career
Before starting his boxing career Tongatonga played as a back in rugby league for the Corrimal Cougars. He decided to stop playing deeming the sport too soft.[1]
Boxing career
Tongotongo lost to Kirra Ruston in a fight for the vacant Australian light-heavyweight title on 12 March 2025.[2]
Professional boxing record
| 10 fights | 9 wins | 1 loss |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 9 | 1 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | Loss | 9–1 | Kirra Ruston | RTD | 6 (10), 3:00 | 12 Mar 2025 | Hordern Pavilion, Sydney, Australia | For vacant Australian light-heavyweight title |
| 9 | Win | 9–0 | Sebastian Singh | TKO | 7 (10), 2:27 | 26 Oct 2024 | Prince Charles Park, Nadi, Fiji | |
| 8 | Win | 8–0 | Max Reeves | TKO | 6 (10), 1:01 | 29 Jun 2024 | Pullman Hotel, Albert Park, Victoria, Australia | |
| 7 | Win | 7–0 | Tyson Turner | TKO | 5 (10), 1:45 | 23 March 2024 | Bankstown City Paceway, Condell Park, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 6 | Win | 6–0 | Waikato Falefehi | TKO | 3 (5), 2:10 | 28 Oct 2023 | The Warwick, Cabramatta, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 5 | Win | 5–0 | Filimoni Naliva Jr | KO | 1 (8), 2:42 | 22 Jul 2023 | Towradgi Beach Hotel, Towradgi, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 4 | Win | 4–0 | Aaron Cocco | TK0 | 5 (8), 2:41 | 20 May 2023 | Nelson Bay Bowling and Recreation Club, Nelson Bay, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 3 | Win | 3–0 | Maksym Pus | 3 (8) | 8 | 12 Nov 2022 | Towradgi Beach Hotel, Towradgi, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 2 | Win | 2–0 | Nelson Samson | KO | 1 (4), 2:55 | 27 Aug 2022 | Towradgi Beach Hotel, Towradgi, New South Wales, Australia | |
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Rob Baron | KO | 1 (4), 0:45 | 28 May 2022 | The Snakepit Stadium, Wollongong, New South Wales, Australia |
References
- ^ "Tonga Tongotongo, the footy prodigy who was too rough for league". 9 March 2025.
- ^ "Next Australian boxing star Kirra Ruston arrives with terrifying statement in title fight". Fox Sports. 12 March 2025. Retrieved 12 March 2025.
External links
BoxRec: Tonga Tongotongo