Leki Maka

Sitaleki Maka (born 6 December 1985) is a professional boxer.

Leki Maka
BornSitaleki Maka
(1985-12-06) 6 December 1985
Other namesMagic Man
ResidenceAuckland, New Zealand
NationalityNew Zealander
Weight139 lb (63 kg; 9 st 13 lb)
DivisionSuper lightweight
StyleBoxing
StanceOrthodox
TrainerLolo Heimuli
Years active2013–present
Professional boxing record
Total10
Wins9
By knockout3
Losses1
By knockout0
Draws0
Other information
Boxing record from BoxRec
last updated on: 28 January 2017

Maka is currently the New Zealand Champion (NZNBF Version) in the Super Lightweight division. Maka fought the biggest fight in his career in China on December 2016 against Baishanbo Nasiyiwula for the interim WBA International super lightweight title. Maka suffered his first defeat in this bout by unanimous decision.[1]

Maka biggest win in his career was against Farzan Ali Jr in fiji on May 2016. Maka took the fight on late notice, due to Anthony Taylor who was the original opponent pulled out due to sickness. Maka won the bout when Ali Jr retired after the 2nd round.[2]

Professional boxing titles
  • New Zealand National Boxing Federation
    • New Zealand National Super Lightweight Title (139Ibs)

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
10 fights 9 wins 1 loss
By knockout 3 0
By decision 6 1
Draws 0

[3]

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
10 Lose 9–1 Baishanbo Nasiyiwula UD 10 17 December 2016 Hangzhou, China interim WBA International super lightweight title
9 Win 9–0 Farzan Ali Jr RTD 2 (10) 3:00 21 May 2016 Nadi, Fiji
8 Win 8–0 Nick Hikuroa RTD 2 (4) 3:00 5 March 2016 War Memorial Civic Centre, Thames, New Zealand
7 Win 7–0 Alex Ah Tong UD 6 13 February 2016 ASB Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
6 Win 6–0 Ian Charlton UD 10 21 November 2015 City Boxing Gym, Auckland, New Zealand vacant NZNBF super lightweight title
5 Win 5–0 Ivana Siau UD 4 17 October 2014 ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
4 Win 4–0 Daniel Maxwell KO 2 (4) 12 September 2014 TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand
3 Win 3–0 Richard Campbell UD 4 25 July 2014 City Boxing & Fitness, Auckland, New Zealand
2 Win 2–0 Jody Allen UD 4 13 December 2013 YMCA Gymnasium, New Plymouth, New Zealand
1 Win 1–0 Torin Rophia UD 4 18 October 2013 ASB Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand Professional debut

Controversy

In 2006, Maka was involved in a brawl incident which include teenagers at an Auckland park. Maka himself stated he was not involved in the brawl as he was in a parked car, tired from the gym earlier in the day. Maka was founded guilty on three charges of assault and was sentenced to 375 hours community service.[4] Before being sentence, Maka was released on bail to represent Tonga in the Melbourne Commonwealth games, however due to the conviction he was denied entry to Australia.[5]

References
  1. "Cermeño defendió el título supergallo AMB ante Xiao Jun Qiu". Notifight. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
  2. "Maka stops Farzan". Fiji Times. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
  3. "Leki Maka". Boxrec. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
  4. "Tongan boxer escapes jail for attack". NZ Herald. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
  5. "Boxer convicted of assault that ended Commonwealth dream". NZ Herald. Retrieved 23 October 2016.
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