Herman Ene-Purcell

Herman Ene-Purcell (born 19 December 1994, Samoa) also known as "The Herminator" is an Australian professional boxer.

Herman Ene-Purcell
BornHerman Ene-Purcell
(1994-12-19) 19 December 1994
Samoa
Other namesThe Herminator
ResidenceToowoomba, Queensland, Australia
Nationality
Weight116.9 kg (258 lb; 18 st 6 lb)
DivisionHeavyweight
StyleBoxing
TeamTGW and Smithy's Promotions
Years active2013–present
Professional boxing record
Total26
Wins17
By knockout9
Losses9
By knockout5
Draws0
Other information
OccupationProfessional boxer
Boxing record from BoxRec

The biggest win of Ene-Purcell's career was against Justin Whitehead in October 2016, where Ene-Purcell won the bout by UD.[1] Five months later, Ene-Purcell took on boxing veteran Afa Tatupu. Tatupu is well known for his New Zealand title bout against Joseph Parker with Parker receiving a serious cut.[2] Ene-Purcell won the bout against Tatupu by first round TKO.[3] The biggest bout of Ene-Purcell's career so far was against Kyotaro Fujimoto in Japan in May 2017. This bout was for both the WBC – OPBF and vacant WBO Asia Pacific Heavyweight Titles. Ene-Purcell lost the bout by TKO in the 9th round where his corner threw in the towel.[4]

Professional boxing record
24 fights 16 wins 8 losses
By knockout 8 4
By decision 8 4
Draws 0

[5]

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
24 Win 16–8 SamoaNew Zealand Viliamu Motusaga UD 4 4 October 2019 New Zealand SkyCity, Auckland, New Zealand
23 Win 15–8 AustraliaNew Zealand Willie Nasio MD 8 13 July 2019 Australia Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland vacant Australian National Boxing Federation Australasian Heavy Title
22 Win 14–8 Australia Nick Midgley TKO 1 (4) 1:31 9 March 2019 Australia Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland
21 Lose 13–8 AustraliaNew Zealand Willie Nasio TKO 4 (8) 2:50 3 November 2018 Australia Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland vacant Australia - Queensland State Heavyweight Title
20 Win 13–7 Australia John Szigeti KO 2 (6) 2:59 14 October 2017 Australia Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia
19 Lose 13–7 Australia Randall Rayment UD 6 22 July 2017 Australia Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
18 Lose 12–6 Japan Kyotaro Fujimoto TKO 9 (12) 8 May 2017 Japan Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan WBC – OPBF & vacant WBO Asia Pacific Heavyweight Titles
17 Win 12–5 Samoa Afa Tatupu TKO 1 (5) 2:18 11 March 2017 Australia Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
16 Win 11–5 Australia Justin Whitehead UD 6 22 October 2016 Australia Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
15 Win 10–5 South Korea Jong Suk Lee TKO 1 (6) 24 June 2016 China Capital Gym, Beijing, China
14 Win 9–5 Australia Moses Havea UD 4 13 May 2016 Australia Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
13 Draw 8–5 New Zealand Thomas Heads[6] MD 5 16 April 2016 New Zealand The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand World Title Under card
12 Lose 7–5 Australia Paul Gallen TKO 4 (5) 2:00 29 January 2016 Australia Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
11 Win 7–4 United States Clarence Tillman UD 4 31 October 2015 Australia Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
10 Win 6–4 Thailand Isaraphap Sor Varunee MD 6 11 September 2015 China Yu Hang Gymnasium, Hangzhou, China
9 Lose 5–4 Australia Joel Clifton UD 8 27 June 2015 Australia Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia vacant Australia – Queensland State heavyweight title
8 Win 5–3 Australia James Rowe KO 1 (4) 1:50 14 March 2015 Australia Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
7 Win 4–3 Australia Rhys Sullivan KO 1 (4) 0:36 29 November 2014 Australia Grand Hotel Yamanto, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
6 Win 3–3 Australia Clinton Banks KO 1 (3) 1:42 31 October 2014 Australia Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
5 Lose 2–3 Australia Kyle Brumby[7] SD 3 26 July 2014 Australia Queensland State Equestrian Centre, Caboolture, Queensland, Australia
4 Win 2–2 Australia James Frost UD 4 4 July 2014 Australia Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
3 Lose 1–2 Australia Paul Gallen[8] TKO 2 (4) 2:53 19 February 2014 Australia Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park, New South Wales, Australia
2 Win 1–1 Australia Mathew Steel TKO 1 (3) 1:19 24 November 2013 Australia Smithy's Gym, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
1 Lose 0–1 Australia Olaf Olsen UD 3 4 October 2013 Australia Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

Personal life

Ene-Purcell was born in Samoa but was raised in North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand. He attended Glenfield College during his high school years.[9]

References
  1. "'Herminator' downs Whitehead to push title claims". The Chronicles. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  2. "Joseph Parker beats Afa Tatupu with KO". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  3. "Ene-Purcell eager to dethrone King Afa". The Chronicles. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  4. "Herman's title challenge ends in round nine". The Chronicles. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  5. "Herman Ene Purcell Boxrec Page". Boxrec. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  6. "EXPLOSIVE HEAVYWEIGHT FIGHT – Herman Purcell AUS vs. Tom Heads @ Royal Rampage 2016". Youtube. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  7. "Herman Ene-Purcell v Kyle Brumby". Youtube. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  8. "Paul Gallen (debut) v Herman Ene-Purcell (2–1–1)". Youtube. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
  9. "Weigh In – Herman Purcell AUS vs. Tom Heads NZ". Gladrap Channel. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
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