haumonos next fight

cace · Post by **cace** » 07 Dec 2007, 09:53

haumono v maitala
dont know much about this latest haumono opponent is he a step up down or just plain old sideways

Bushboy · Post by **Bushboy** » 07 Dec 2007, 20:57

Definately a step up..
He will probably get knocked out just the same but the bloke has fought some names in the cruiser/heavy divisions..

N2 Shape · Post by **N2 Shape** » 08 Dec 2007, 02:42

I've said before on this forum the Mailata connot be underestimated! He is a step up for sure, and he has faced some tough fighters over his career including

Ed Mahone
Chauncy Welliver
Paul Briggs
Mohammed Azzaoui
Lawrence Tauasa
Ron Simms

He almost had Mahone out in his last fight, Mailata can crack and if he hits Solo flush i wouldnt be suprised to see him in a world of trouble! Mailata is fearless hes there to be hit but he'll keep on comming hes not a fall guy like Kavika or Tuimanono, should be a good fight!

middleman · Post by **middleman** » 08 Dec 2007, 05:33

N2 Shape wrote:I've said before on this forum the Mailata connot be underestimated! He is a step up for sure, and he has faced some tough fighters over his career including

Ed Mahone
Chauncy Welliver
Paul Briggs
Mohammed Azzaoui
Lawrence Tauasa
Ron Simms

He almost had Mahone out in his last fight, Mailata can crack and if he hits Solo flush i wouldnt be suprised to see him in a world of trouble! Mailata is fearless hes there to be hit but he'll keep on comming hes not a fall guy like Kavika or Tuimanono, should be a good fight!

maybe this is jst wot solo needs, he has been in with some handy fighters,could be agood fight,im looking foward to this one

Brute · Post by **Brute** » 08 Dec 2007, 17:35

Mailata has fought some good fighters and they beat him. His losses included being KOed by Emilio Leti, which allowed Leti to retire with a 3-2 record. He is rated 425 by Boxrec. Most of Mailata's wins were as a light heavyweight, ending when Paul Brigs KOed him in an OPBF defence. His only standout as a heavy was a draw with Welliver.

I cannot see this fight as a step up for Solo.

middleman · Post by **middleman** » 09 Dec 2007, 06:01

Brute wrote:Mailata has fought some good fighters and they beat him. His losses included being KOed by Emilio Leti, which allowed Leti to retire with a 3-2 record. He is rated 425 by Boxrec. Most of Mailata's wins were as a light heavyweight, ending when Paul Brigs KOed him in an OPBF defence. His only standout as a heavy was a draw with Welliver.

I cannot see this fight as a step up for Solo.

maybe in 2008 he can retire bob mirovic

razor7 · Post by **razor7** » 09 Dec 2007, 19:06

Solo claimed in an article the other day that Malaita was the fifth opponent sought & that the others asked for too much money. Well hello Solo, when you have a 12-0 ( 12ko) record even against mugs you are going to have to up the financial stakes to get opponents. There are a stack of journeyman U.S heavyweights who would be perfect step ups for Solo. If his management are fair dinkum they have to spend the pennies.

N2 Shape · Post by **N2 Shape** » 09 Dec 2007, 19:07

Its a step up from Kavika and Tuimanono at least!!

And if Mailata KO's Haumono I wouldnt be the least bit suprised!

Marlin · Post by **Marlin** » 11 Dec 2007, 18:14

I thought this was an interesting article about Solo:

SOLOMON Haumono would love to be refining his ringcraft, moving, weaving and conquering the battle of mind over fatigue deep into the rounds.

The main problem is his right hand. It keeps knocking blokes out.

Since returning to the ring in 2007 after a five-year absence, the former NRL enforcer has unleashed such ferocity he's dispatched five opponents in the space of seven rounds. In total.

As he attempts to continue his boxing education, Haumono has made such a habit of leaving opponents toes up on the canvas with the opening bell still reveberating that he has spent just sixteen minutes inside the ring this year.

On Monday night Seiaute Mailata became the latest victim of Haumono's devastating right, sent sprawling onto his back with a badly busted nose and a vista of stars.

"I was just fortunate,'' Haumono said yesterday. "I expected him to come forward and I was going to counter but he was a bit cautious. I got him once and then I seen his eyes. I knew he was in trouble.''

Had he been seeing one Haumono instead of three, Mailata might have realised too. The Samoan ended up like Haumono's 12 other professional foes but the scalp of the respected Mailata - who lost on points to former world title challenger Ed Mahone last month - may now serve to kickstart the world title hopes of the former NRL star.

Still ranked only third in the country, Haumono is now keen to fight for the Australian heavyweight title and despite the brevity of his ring time, trainer Johnny Lewis endorses the goal.

"Now is the time to take the shackles off him and let him go for it. There is a good side and a down side (to Haumono's knockout power),'' Lewis says. "Inevitably we are going to be taken to a position where we haven't been yet. But Sol is first and foremost an athlete. He'd handle the (12) rounds no worries.''

Critics have, also inevitably, called on the 32-year-old to start taking on bigger Aussie names like Bob Mirovic and Colin Wilson. Camp Haumono say they've struggled to pin down experienced foes this year, likely due to that right hand.

"But I am keen to step up. I would love to fight for an Australian title,'' Haumono asserts. "My father (Maile) was an Australian champion, and he's a hero to me.''

It's been a good year in the ring but a tough year for the deeply religious Haumono and his family, after his father was charged with a serious assault earlier this year.

"It's sad,'' Haumono says softly. "Dad is a lovely man, he's a humble man. He is not a thug, he is a gentleman.''

Lewis, who once watched Maile Haumono and Tony Mundine senior spar as sons Solomon and Anthony sat nearby in nappies, says Haumono's power reminds him of former world champ Jeff Harding.

"He is a wicked puncher, but he's also got a lovely left jab that'll stand him in good stead when he steps up a class,'' Lewis says.

An aborted association with Don King in 2003 could end seeing Haumono's handlers end up bringing international fighters to Australia, but like a true brawler, Haumono says it's anyone, anywhere.

"If (an Aussie title fight) doesn't arise, then I am not going to get stuck,'' he said. "I will go beyond that. If I'm ready to hit the international scene, then I'll hit it hard.''

World, you've been warned.

N2 Shape · Post by **N2 Shape** » 11 Dec 2007, 21:40

Good Article, he did turn down a chance to fight Welliver earlier this year however!

outside of Mailata his opponents this year were hopeless! Kavika is totally shot and tuimanono is not much better

middleman · Post by **middleman** » 11 Dec 2007, 23:23

N2 Shape wrote:Good Article, he did turn down a chance to fight Welliver earlier this year however!

outside of Mailata his opponents this year were hopeless! Kavika is totally shot and tuimanono is not much better

maybe 2008 is not looking great 4 welliver,he himself may think twice after seeing wot solo did to mailata

N2 Shape · Post by **N2 Shape** » 12 Dec 2007, 00:11

Welliver was robbed against Mailata, the judges even admitted to scoring against him for his showmanship (doing the Ali shuffle etc) he outboxed Mailata winning 4 of the 6 rounds! Welliver aint a big puncher he freely admits that, but at the same time he has a chin of granite, Haumono would be in for a long night against a Genuine Heavyweight whos miles better than anyone Solo has fought to date.

i think it would be a great fight, from a fans point of view

Marlin · Post by **Marlin** » 12 Dec 2007, 00:15

Brute · Post by **Brute** » 12 Dec 2007, 00:46

According to The Sydney Morning Herald, 12/12/2007, Solo is going over to the USA to train under Roy Jones Senior. Seems Old Roy has a big heavyweight for Solo to spar with. Solo must be sick of sparring with John Hopoate.

Karlof · Post by **Karlof** » 12 Dec 2007, 08:14

The "big heavyweight" is probably Kelvin Price a former basketballplayer who Jones sr is very enthusiastic about.

http://www.athleticnetwork.net/site.php ... rofID=3680

K

p4p1 · Post by **p4p1** » 12 Dec 2007, 08:34

after watching solo a few times i think he is very well balanced and fairly quick and when he hits u ya stay hit he could do very well if he steps the compitition up very very soon at 32 he isnt geting any younger

Brute · Post by **Brute** » 12 Dec 2007, 19:11

N2 Shape wrote:Good Article, he did turn down a chance to fight Welliver earlier this year however!

outside of Mailata his opponents this year were hopeless! Kavika is totally shot and tuimanono is not much better

If Tutaki and Mailata could go the distance with Welliver, it does not say much for him. Haumona KOed Mailata in short order and Hopoate did the same to Tutaki.

N2 Shape · Post by **N2 Shape** » 12 Dec 2007, 22:18

Well done you can read a record Bute, but what that doesnt show you is Chauncy beat Tutaki up like he was nothing more than a sparring partner every round, almost stopping him in the 8th round in their last fight. not only that but Richard was actually trying to win those fights and actually trained for them for a change, whereas he lay down for Hoppa.

The Mailata fight was a great fight, Chauncy outboxed him the decision wasnt reflective of the fight which is so often the case.

Haumono hasnt been taken into deep water yet against a guy who knows his way around the ring and has sparred world champion after world champion and against a guy who wont fall over or be intimidated. Everyones entitled to their opinion however!

Brute · Post by **Brute** » 13 Dec 2007, 00:53

I saw what Hopoate did to Tutaki. As for Mailata, how did Welliver let him stay in the fight long enough for the judges to rob him?

Sparring means nothing. Muhammed Ali used to let sparring partners knock him down so they would look good in front of their folks. Apart from Holmes and Ellis, none of them achieved much away from sparring.

razor7 · Post by **razor7** » 13 Dec 2007, 01:39

on boxrec haumono currently ranks no 177.I pulled up the page showing the ratings 81-100. A 38 year old Argie with a record of 32-7 is no 90. Another Argie with a 16-7 record is no 95. We don't seem to have much trouble getting the Argies to fight here. That gets Solo into the top 100 & at a relatively small cost in $ terms.Americans Danny Batchelor, Robert Hawkins & Zuri Lawrence, all journeymen with average records are in this group.These are the sort of fights Solo should be taking next. Any thoughts?

N2 Shape · Post by **N2 Shape** » 13 Dec 2007, 02:35

Yea i saw what he did to Tutaki also, but that Tutaki went into that fight to collect his cheque, if you saw the Tutaki who fought Welliver this time last year you'd have seen a motivated, well conditioned Tutaki! Every fights different why did Tua and Peter do 10 rounds with Robert Hawkins but the young European prospect (forget his name sorry) stop him in 5/6 rounds? Why did Mailata go 6 rounds against Welliver in a war of a fight then go 8 rounds against a big punching former world title challenger in Ed Mahone but be stopped in 2 by Haumono? if you had seen the Mailata VS Mahone fight you'd know why Mailata probably wasnt fully recovered mentally as well as physically from that battle! taking nothing away from Haumono hes a powerful man but what Im asking is how does he feir in the late rounds with a guy whos got a chin who throws plenty of punches who comes to fight who wont be there to fall over!

Brute · Post by **Brute** » 13 Dec 2007, 05:35

So far nobody has got him into the later rounds. Maybe over in the States (where he is heading now to train under Roy Jones Senior) he will get better competition.

N2 Shape · Post by **N2 Shape** » 13 Dec 2007, 17:03

Dont get me wrong i hope Haumono does well. However at 32 he at least needs to be in with a guy who will give him rounds, and offer something back in return. I thaught Mailata was going to be that man, but obviously not. He'll need to step up his comp in the US which I imagine he will, hopefully he doesnt leave his run to late

Brute · Post by **Brute** » 13 Dec 2007, 19:42

Has anybody else noticed that Boxrec has John Hopoate rated in front of Solo? What lunacy is this?

razor7 · Post by **razor7** » 13 Dec 2007, 21:23

I couldn't fathom that one at all.But whether Hoppa is wrongly rated higher than Solo doesn't change the fact that Haumono needs to lift the quality of his opponents. The boxrec ratings as you get lower down seem to lose some of the accuracy. Maybe it's hard to guage a lot of fighters fighting nobodys & the formula doesn't work as well. I'd be interested if anyone can explain it.