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Sports Talanoa
Feb 21
Joseph Parker to Face Martin Bakole After Daniel Dubois Withdraws Due to Illness
In an unexpected turn of events, British IBF heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois has withdrawn from his scheduled title defence against New Z
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Henry Adams
Feb 12
Joseph Parker Warns 'Distracted' Daniel Dubois: "It'll Show on Fight Night"
As the highly anticipated IBF heavyweight title clash between Daniel Dubois and Joseph Parker approaches on February 22 in Riyadh, Saudi Ara
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Sports Talanoa
Oct 21, 2024
Independent Boxing Samoa Officially Launches, Strengthening Boxing in the Pacific
Apia, Samoa - October 16, 2024 — Independent Boxing Samoa proudly announces its official formation as of August 19, 2024, marking a...
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Bluwave
Oct 8, 2024
Jai Opetaia Set to Defend Cruiserweight Title Against Jack Massey on October 12
Undefeated Australian boxer Jai Opetaia (25-0, 19 KOs), the reigning IBF cruiserweight champion, is preparing to defend his title against Br
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Bluwave
Aug 5, 2024
Marist Honours the Legacy of Polataivao Fosi Schmidt
The late Polataivao Fosi Schmidt was a towering figure in both the sports and political arenas of Samoa. Born in 1933, Schmidt made his mark
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Sports Talanoa
Jul 29, 2024
Heartbreak in Paris: Ato Plodzicki-Faoagali's Olympic Dream Shattered by Tragic Loss
In a poignant and heart-wrenching episode at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games, Samoan boxer Ato Plodzicki-Faoagali faced an emotional and psycho
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Press Statement
Jul 27, 2024
Boxing Coach Lionel Fatu Elika Passes Away In France
The Samoa Association of Sport and National Olympic Committee (SASNOC) has announced the passing of esteemed boxing coach Lionel Fatu Elika
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Sports Talanoa
May 19, 2024
Jai Opetaia Reclaims IBF Cruiserweight Title in Thrilling Rematch Against Mairis Briedis
In an electrifying rematch, Australian boxer Jai Opetaia reclaimed the IBF cruiserweight title with a unanimous decision victory over Mairis
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Martin Anae
May 18, 2024
Jai Opetaia Poised for Redemption: The Path to Reclaiming the IBF Cruiserweight Title
Tomorrow, the boxing world will focus on Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as Jai Opetaia faces Mairis Briedis in a highly anticipated rematch for the I
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