Willie_Nasio

Willie Nasio

Willie Nasio

New Zealand boxer


Viliami Mavaetangi Okalani Nasio (born 24 April 1986, in Rewa) is an Australian professional boxer. Nasio is of Tongan Descent.

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Nasio is ranked in multiple major regional rankings, including 9th in WBO Asia Pacific[1] and 2nd in WBCOPBF.[2]

Nasio's biggest bout in his career was against Japanese boxer Kyotaro Fujimoto for the vacant WBCOPBF Heavyweight Title and the first time fighting out of Australia as a professional. Nasio lost the bout by unanimous decision.[3]

Personal life

Nasio's parents are both from Tonga and migrated to New Zealand to find a better life for their children. Nasio was born and raised in New Zealand with five younger brothers. Nasio attended Wesley College and James Cook High and also enjoyed a year of high school in America. At 19 he served a two-year volunteer mission for the LDS church and that included serving the community and teaching Christian principles. Nasio is married and lives on the Gold Coast. He has three boys. He currently works as a support worker in a mental health facility.[4]

Professional boxing titles

Professional boxing record

More information 16 fights, 12 wins ...

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References

  1. "WBO ASIA PACIFIC RANKING DECEMBER 2016". WBO. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
  2. "OPBF Male December Ratings 2016" (PDF). OPBF. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
  3. "Willie Nasio Profile". Pacific Promotions. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
  4. "Willie Nasio". Boxrec. Retrieved 27 January 2017.

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