Samson Poʻuha

Samson Po'uha (born June 2, 1972 in Tonga) is a former professional boxer.

Amateur

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.

Pro

After turning pro in 1992, Po'uha showed good power, but was often out of shape . He lost to former amateur star Craig Payne, (then 11-8), in 1994, and never became a major contender. He lost by knockout to then-undefeated Andrew Golota. The loss was controversial, as Golota bit Mr. Po'uha during a clinch. He later lost to former contender Jesse Ferguson. Overall he had a pro career record of 20-5-1 with 18 KOs. Mr. Po'uha retired in 2003.

Professional boxing record

20 Wins (18 knockouts, 2 decisions), 5 Losses (3 knockouts, 2 decisions), 1 Draw
Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round	Date	Location	Notes
Loss	19-6-1	Sherman "The Caribbean Tank" Williams	MD	10	21/04/2002	Laughlin, Nevada, United States	91-99, 93-97, 95-95.
Draw	37-22-3	Frankie "The Tennessee Stud" Swindell	PTS	5	30/01/2002	Miami Beach, Florida, United States
Win	11-20-3	Louis "The Facelifter" Monaco	KO	8	05/05/2000	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Monaco knocked out at 1:27 of the eighth round.
Loss	15-17-3	David Vedder	PTS	6	12/06/1999	Saint George, Utah, United States
Loss	23-16	Jesse "The Boogieman" Ferguson	TKO	8	31/05/1997	Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States	Referee stopped the bout at 2:53 of the eighth round.
Win	33-16	"Smokin" Bert Cooper	TKO	4	22/04/1997	Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States	Referee stopped the bout at 1:36 of the fourth round.
Win	31-14-1	Frankie "The Tennessee Stud" Swindell	SD	10	05/04/1997	Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States	95-94, 94-97, 98-93.
Win	9-4-1	Jimmy Haynes	TKO	2	28/01/1997	Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States	Referee stopped the bout at 2:00 of the second round.
Win	3-4-2	Patrick Freeman	UD	4	15/07/1996	Laughlin, Nevada, United States
Loss	23-0	Andrew Golota	TKO	5	16/05/1995	Atlantic City, New Jersey, United States	Referee stopped the bout at 2:44 of the fifth round.
Win	11-5-1	Martin Foster	TKO	1	19/01/1995	Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States	Referee stopped the bout at 2:30 of the first round.
Win	10-2	Jeff Lally	KO	1	08/12/1994	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	11-30	John "Big Red" Morton	KO	1	17/11/1994	Saint George, Utah, United States
Loss	11-8-1	Craig Payne	TKO	6	30/06/1994	Mesquite, Nevada, United States
Win	5-8-6	David Graves	KO	7	14/01/1994	Saint George, Utah, United States
Win	16-10-2	Mike "Big House" Rouse	TKO	8	16/11/1993	Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, United States
Win	18-3-2	Jason Waller	TKO	1	05/10/1993	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States	Referee stopped the bout at 1:47 of the first round.
Win	4-7	Carl McGrew	TKO	1	04/09/1993	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	10-9	Al Shoffner	TKO	2	30/08/1993	Kansas City, Missouri, United States
Win	26-15-1	Eddie Gonzales	KO	1	05/08/1993	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	2-2	Domingo Monroe	TKO	2	15/07/1993	Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States
Win	10-8-1	Mike Acklie	KO	1	26/06/1993	Saint George, Utah, United States
Win	7-3	Warren "Rusty" Williams	TKO	1	06/06/1993	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	9-0	Willie Jackson	TKO	1	03/04/1993	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	1-0	Patrick "Bouvier" Smith	TKO	4	14/02/1993	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States
Win	6-16	Steve Cortez	KO	1	25/11/1992	Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

External links

• Professional boxing record for Samson Poʻuha from BoxRec