Willie Nasio

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

Willie Nasio
BornViliami Mavaetangi Okalani Nasio
(1986-04-24) 24 April 1986
Rewa, New Zealand
ResidenceGold Coast, Queensland, Australia
NationalityNew Zealander
Australian
Height188 cm (6 ft 2 in)
Weight262 lb (119 kg; 18 st 10 lb)
DivisionHeavyweight
Reach187 cm (73.6 in)
StyleBoxing
StanceOrthodox
Rank256th
Years active2013–present
Professional boxing record
Total16
Wins12
By knockout11
Losses4
By knockout2
Draws0
No contests0
Other information
OccupationBoxer
Boxing record from BoxRec
last updated on: 7 October 2017

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

Nasio's biggest bout in his career was against Japanese boxer Kyotaro Fujimoto for the vacant WBC – OPBF 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
Professional record summary
16 fights 12 wins 4 losses
By knockout 11 2
By decision 1 2
Draws 0

[5]

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
16 Lose 12–4 Herman Ene Purcell MD 8 13 July 2019 Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia vacant Australian National Boxing Federation Australasian Heavy Title
15 Win 12–3 Herman Ene Purcell TKO 4 (8) 3 November 2018 Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia vacant Queensland State Heavyweight Title
14 Win 11–3 Ben Sosoli TKO 2 (6) 9 December 2017 The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria, Australia
13 Lose 10–3 Demsey McKean TKO 6 (10)
0:51		 6 October 2017 The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria, Australia Australia national heavyweight title
12 Lose 10–2 Kyotaro Fujimoto UD 12 14 January 2017 Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan vacant WBC – OPBF heavyweight title
11 Win 10–1 Hunter Sam RTD 4 (10)
3:00		 7 October 2016 Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia Australian heavyweight title
10 Win 9–1 Joel Clifton KO 4 (10)
2:30		 27 February 2016 Darwin’s Convention Centre, Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia vacant Australian heavyweight title
9 Win 8–1 Clarence Tillman TKO 3 (6)
1:39		 20 November 2015 Club Punchbowl, Punchbowl, New South Wales, Australia
8 Win 7–1 Moses Havea TKO 3 (8)
1:58		 4 July 2015 Club Punchbowl, Punchbowl, New South Wales, Australia vacant Australia – New South Wales State heavyweight title
7 Win 6–1 Nathan McKay KO 1 (6)
2:46		 27 March 2015 Club Punchbowl, Punchbowl, New South Wales, Australia
6 Win 5–1 Tafa Misipati UD 5 20 December 2014 Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia
5 Win 4–1 Dean Garmonsway TKO 3 (6)
1:05		 13 June 2014 Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia
4 Lose 3–1 Tai Tuivasa TKO 1 (3)
2:00		 3 April 2014 The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria, Australia Last Man Standing Tournament – Semi final
3 Win 3–0 Royce Sio TKO 1 (3)
0:37		 3 April 2014 The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria, Australia Last Man Standing Tournament – Quarter final
2 Win 2–0 Moses Havea KO 3 (4)
1:01		 19 March 2014 Jupiters Hotel & Casino, Broadbeach, Queensland, Australia
1 Win 1–0 Eddy Marsters KO 1 (4)
1:43		 4 April 2013 Southport RSL Club, Southport, Queensland, Australia Professional debut

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. "Fujimoto defeats Nasio to win vacant OPBF heavyweight belt". Fightnews. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
  4. "Willie Nasio Profile". Pacific Promotions. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
  5. "Willie Nasio". Boxrec. Retrieved 27 January 2017.
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