Auckland fa’afafine ready to rumble

Source: eventpolynesia.com (July 20)

The all fa’afafine Pualani Girls club, a popular dancing group in South Auckland, will be in the red corner of the upcoming Last Fa’afafine Standing boxing event on Tuesday 14th August 2007 at the Otara Recreation Centre, Auckland.

“Fa’afafine are good boxers. They many not have the Sugar Ray foot work, but they certainly have the Muhammed Ali mouth and a David Tua left hook,” according to Princess Jennifer, Pualani Girls president and boxing trainer.

Pualani members, Queen Meredith and Queen Tisha will square off with two other fa’afafine on the night.

Last week, the 12 contenders for the Last Man Standing corporate class bouts were announced. Also on the same fight night are 8 amateur bouts under the Auckland Boxing Association.

“We are very delighted with the positive response from the Samoan and boxing community here in New Zealand,” according to Rosa Tomai-Puni of Event Polynesia.

“The tournament is geared to boost interest in boxing by involving the community, and giving some of the local talents a second chance in boxing.”

Contenders are trained at Vili’s Boxing Gym in Manurewa, the Otara Youth Boxing Gym in Otahuhu and the Black & White Boxing Gym in Mangere.

Last Man Standing Contenders: Tata Ieremia (Manurewa), Sia Poutoa Papali’i (Manurewa), Tui Saumalu (Otara), Lumanai Uka Alapae (Otahuhu), Alex Ah Mann (Otara), Iosua Anae (Mangere), Fetuao Tasimale (Otahuhu), Afamasaga Paipa Afamasaga (Manukau), Tausaga Fagaio (Mangere), Ueli Sau (Mangere), Mose Ioelu (Clevedon), Ulu Ati (Mt. Wellington), Redford Neil Nili (Otara).

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