Samson Poʻuha

Samson Po'uha (born June 2, 1971) is a Tongan former professional boxer who competed from 1992 to 2002.

Background

Po'uha was born into a Mormon family in Los Angeles, California and was raised in Utah.[1]

Boxing career

Amateur

Highly-touted as an amateur, Po'uha was a National Golden Gloves Super Heavyweight Champion in 1991 and United States (National AAU) amateur Super Heavyweight champion in 1992. During his amateur career, he defeated Larry Donald, Darroll Wilson, and Cuban star Roberto Balado.

Professional

After turning professional in 1992, Po'uha showed good power, but was often out of shape.

He lost to former amateur Craig Payne, (then 11-8), in 1994, and never became a major contender.

He lost by technical knockout to then-undefeated Andrew Golota in a fight, where Golota was nearly knocked out by Po'uha, out of desperation he resorted to biting Po'uha on the side of his neck during a clinch.

Po'uha later lost to a journeyman Jesse Ferguson.

Overall he had a pro career record of 20-5-1 with 18 KOs. He retired in 2003.

References
  1. "Samson Po'uha never got his title shot, but he's struck a balance in Hilo". 15 July 2019.
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