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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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 |
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| Win | 11-30 | John "Big Red" Morton |
KO | 1 | 17/11/1994 | Saint George, Utah, United States |
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| Loss | 11-8-1 | Craig Payne |
TKO | 6 | 30/06/1994 | Mesquite, Nevada, United States |
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| Win | 5-8-6 | David Graves |
KO | 7 | 14/01/1994 | Saint George, Utah, United States |
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| Win | 16-10-2 | Mike "Big House" Rouse |
TKO | 8 | 16/11/1993 |  Bay Saint Louis, Mississippi, United States |
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| 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 |
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| Win | 10-9 | Al Shoffner |
TKO | 2 | 30/08/1993 |  Kansas City, Missouri, United States |
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| Win | 26-15-1 | Eddie Gonzales |
KO | 1 | 05/08/1993 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
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| Win | 2-2 | Domingo Monroe |
TKO | 2 | 15/07/1993 |  Mashantucket, Connecticut, United States |
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| Win | 10-8-1 | Mike Acklie |
KO | 1 | 26/06/1993 | Saint George, Utah, United States |
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| Win | 7-3 | Warren "Rusty" Williams |
TKO | 1 | 06/06/1993 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
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| Win | 9-0 | Willie Jackson |
TKO | 1 | 03/04/1993 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
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| Win | 1-0 | Patrick "Bouvier" Smith |
TKO | 4 | 14/02/1993 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
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| Win | 6-16 | Steve Cortez |
KO | 1 | 25/11/1992 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
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External links
| Preceded by Larry Donald |
United States Amateur Super Heavyweight Champion 1992 |
Succeeded by Jo-el Scott |
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