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Solomon Haumono returns after 2 years of inactivity
Posted: 21 Jul 2015, 19:40
by Redback Rasta
Solo Haumono will finally break the drought this Friday when he takes on a modestly credentialed Kiwi by the name of Filipo Fonoti Masoe, in Orange NSW.
Haumono is only a few months short of 40 now and has just seen another couple of prime fighting years go by.
Re: Solomon Haumono returns after 2 years of inactivity
Posted: 21 Jul 2015, 19:53
by lowlefthand
Rumours he could be offered a fight with Joseph Parker in Brisbane on the undercard to Jeff Horn's homecoming fight (possibly October). Duco will probably have to spend money to get Horn a quality opponent to come to Aus, so could want a cheap one for Parker
Re: Solomon Haumono returns after 2 years of inactivity
Posted: 21 Jul 2015, 20:15
by Redback Rasta
lowlefthand wrote:Rumours he could be offered a fight with Joseph Parker in Brisbane on the undercard to Jeff Horn's homecoming fight (possibly October). Duco will probably have to spend money to get Horn a quality opponent to come to Aus, so could want a cheap one for Parker
Interesting prospect. But not sure what benefit it would be to Parker fighting Solo?
Re: Solomon Haumono returns after 2 years of inactivity
Posted: 21 Jul 2015, 20:32
by lowlefthand
Redback Rasta wrote:Interesting prospect. But not sure what benefit it would be to Parker fighting Solo?[/quote wrote:
Haumono was the last holder of the OPBF belt when he beat Fujimoto, so if Parker gets that it helps with his WBC ranking.
Also a lot of casual boxing fans know Haumono in Aus, so it could help raise Parkers profile and get more Aussie fans
Re: Solomon Haumono returns after 2 years of inactivity
Posted: 21 Jul 2015, 20:50
by Redback Rasta
lowlefthand wrote:Redback Rasta wrote:Interesting prospect. But not sure what benefit it would be to Parker fighting Solo?[/quote wrote:
Haumono was the last holder of the OPBF belt when he beat Fujimoto, so if Parker gets that it helps with his WBC ranking.
Also a lot of casual boxing fans know Haumono in Aus, so it could help raise Parkers profile and get more Aussie fans
In his upcoming bout with Bowie Tupou Parker is fighting for the vacant OPBF belt. Amongst others.
Solo hasn't fought for a couple of years and isn't particularly relative at this stage. Particularly to Parker who is going places.
Re: Solomon Haumono returns after 2 years of inactivity
Posted: 21 Jul 2015, 20:52
by ClivePatrickLyons
Boxing needs genuine people like Haumono in it........... hope he does well GREAT PERSON REARED WELL BY HIS PARENT'S and when he hang's up the glove's for good I hope he stays involved in the game we need people like him
Re: Solomon Haumono returns after 2 years of inactivity
Posted: 22 Jul 2015, 02:19
by cheeko
lowlefthand wrote:Rumours he could be offered a fight with Joseph Parker in Brisbane on the undercard to Jeff Horn's homecoming fight (possibly October). Duco will probably have to spend money to get Horn a quality opponent to come to Aus, so could want a cheap one for Parker
Parkers fights are set for the year and don't include solo. Tupou August, then opponents I'm not at liberty to mention for Oct. And Dec.
Re: Solomon Haumono returns after 2 years of inactivity
Posted: 22 Jul 2015, 02:56
by DA GOOSE
Haumono,Hamdan,Green a lot of fighters making comebacks at the moment. Suppose if it makes him happy good luck to him.
Re: Solomon Haumono returns after 2 years of inactivity
Posted: 22 Jul 2015, 03:51
by lowlefthand
cheeko wrote:lowlefthand wrote:Rumours he could be offered a fight with Joseph Parker in Brisbane on the undercard to Jeff Horn's homecoming fight (possibly October). Duco will probably have to spend money to get Horn a quality opponent to come to Aus, so could want a cheap one for Parker
Parkers fights are set for the year and don't include solo. Tupou August, then opponents I'm not at liberty to mention for Oct. And Dec.
Thanks cheeko.
Can you discount Leapai and Meehan as well?
Re: Solomon Haumono returns after 2 years of inactivity
Posted: 22 Jul 2015, 05:26
by cheeko
lowlefthand wrote:cheeko wrote:lowlefthand wrote:Rumours he could be offered a fight with Joseph Parker in Brisbane on the undercard to Jeff Horn's homecoming fight (possibly October). Duco will probably have to spend money to get Horn a quality opponent to come to Aus, so could want a cheap one for Parker
Parkers fights are set for the year and don't include solo. Tupou August, then opponents I'm not at liberty to mention for Oct. And Dec.
Thanks cheeko.
Can you discount Leapai and Meehan as well?
I can discount one of those.
Re: Solomon Haumono returns after 2 years of inactivity
Posted: 22 Jul 2015, 06:50
by Francis75
The Hoamono kid never had the mentality to go far in boxing. Did well on the Australian scene but look who he was actually fighting.
Re: Solomon Haumono returns after 2 years of inactivity
Posted: 22 Jul 2015, 07:54
by Like a Boss
cheeko wrote:lowlefthand wrote:cheeko wrote:
Parkers fights are set for the year and don't include solo. Tupou August, then opponents I'm not at liberty to mention for Oct. And Dec.
Thanks cheeko.
Can you discount Leapai and Meehan as well?
I can discount one of those.
So Leapai or Meehan possible, perhaps likely, for October or December
I'll take a punt on it being Meehan.
Re: Solomon Haumono returns after 2 years of inactivity
Posted: 22 Jul 2015, 08:44
by cheeko
Nail on head. October.
Re: Solomon Haumono returns after 2 years of inactivity
Posted: 22 Jul 2015, 18:11
by chucktaylor
lowlefthand wrote:Redback Rasta wrote:Interesting prospect. But not sure what benefit it would be to Parker fighting Solo?[/quote wrote:
Haumono was the last holder of the OPBF belt when he beat Fujimoto, so if Parker gets that it helps with his WBC ranking.
Also a lot of casual boxing fans know Haumono in Aus, so it could help raise Parkers profile and get more Aussie fans
Kevin Johnson was announced as the new OPBF champ after beating Solo, but maybe he wasn't actually eligible to win it?
Re: Solomon Haumono returns after 2 years of inactivity
Posted: 22 Jul 2015, 19:17
by Like a Boss
cheeko wrote:lowlefthand wrote:Rumours he could be offered a fight with Joseph Parker in Brisbane on the undercard to Jeff Horn's homecoming fight (possibly October). Duco will probably have to spend money to get Horn a quality opponent to come to Aus, so could want a cheap one for Parker
Parkers fights are set for the year and don't include solo. Tupou August, then opponents I'm not at liberty to mention for Oct. And Dec.
I didn't think we were ever break you down there. Talk about staunch. Then two post later confirms Meehan and October
DD
Re: Solomon Haumono returns after 2 years of inactivity
Posted: 22 Jul 2015, 19:57
by cheeko
Gave you guys a chance to work it out you did. I think Joe gets past them both
Re: Solomon Haumono returns after 2 years of inactivity
Posted: 22 Jul 2015, 20:04
by lowlefthand
cheeko wrote:Nail on head. October.
In Brisbane?
Meehan a good fight for Joe - one i've been looking forward to happening. Well done for making it happen
Re: Solomon Haumono returns after 2 years of inactivity
Posted: 22 Jul 2015, 20:44
by Redback Rasta
chucktaylor wrote:lowlefthand wrote:Redback Rasta wrote:
Kevin Johnson was announced as the new OPBF champ after beating Solo, but maybe he wasn't actually eligible to win it?
According to BoxRec the next winner of the OPBF title after Haumono in 2012, was Parker in 2015. So it must have become vacant at some point in between.
Re: Solomon Haumono returns after 2 years of inactivity
Posted: 22 Jul 2015, 20:46
by Redback Rasta
lowlefthand wrote:cheeko wrote:Nail on head. October.
In Brisbane?
Meehan a good fight for Joe - one i've been looking forward to happening. Well done for making it happen
BoxRec lists Parker's October 15th fight as being against TBA (perhaps Meehan in light of the posts above), in Auckland.
Re: Solomon Haumono returns after 2 years of inactivity
Posted: 22 Jul 2015, 21:08
by lowlefthand
Redback Rasta wrote:lowlefthand wrote:cheeko wrote:Nail on head. October.
In Brisbane?
Meehan a good fight for Joe - one i've been looking forward to happening. Well done for making it happen
BoxRec lists Parker's October 15th fight as being against TBA (perhaps Meehan in light of the posts above), in Auckland.
I've seen that, just speculating because this Courier Mail article says
"Provided Horn comes through unscathed he will face another world-rated opponent in Brisbane in October in the biggest fight the city has seen since American heavyweight Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson beat Alex Leapai at Doomben in 2012."
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/box ... 7397678990
Also Dean Lonergan was on radio sport a couple of weeks ago saying Duco had "something big happening in Brisbane"
Re: Solomon Haumono returns after 2 years of inactivity
Posted: 22 Jul 2015, 21:28
by AntonS
Kevin Johnson might've been announced the new OPBF champ, but was never recognized as such. Title was declared vacant 'cos Haumono lost
Re: Solomon Haumono returns after 2 years of inactivity
Posted: 22 Jul 2015, 21:29
by Redback Rasta
AntonS wrote:Kevin Johnson might've been announced the new OPBF champ, but was never recognized as such. Title was declared vacant 'cos Haumono lost
Cheers for the clarification.
Re: Solomon Haumono returns after 2 years of inactivity
Posted: 22 Jul 2015, 21:35
by Redback Rasta
lowlefthand wrote:Redback Rasta wrote:
lowlefthand wrote: In Brisbane?
Meehan a good fight for Joe - one i've been looking forward to happening. Well done for making it happen
BoxRec lists Parker's October 15th fight as being against TBA (perhaps Meehan in light of the posts above), in Auckland.
I've seen that, just speculating because this Courier Mail article says
"Provided Horn comes through unscathed he will face another world-rated opponent in Brisbane in October in the biggest fight the city has seen since American heavyweight Kevin “Kingpin” Johnson beat Alex Leapai at Doomben in 2012."
http://www.couriermail.com.au/sport/box ... 7397678990
Also Dean Lonergan was on radio sport a couple of weeks ago saying Duco had "something big happening in Brisbane"
Read the article. Yet Boxrec currently have Jeff Horn's scheduled October bout - after he fights Viktor Plotnykov - listed on the same Auckland card as Parker vs TBA, and what might turn out to be Parker vs Meehan.
Still some i's to be dotted and t's to be crossed by the look of things.
Re: Solomon Haumono returns after 2 years of inactivity
Posted: 22 Jul 2015, 21:46
by gloveup
Francis75 wrote:The Hoamono kid never had the mentality to go far in boxing. Did well on the Australian scene but look who he was actually fighting.
no idea
Re: Solomon Haumono returns after 2 years of inactivity
Posted: 23 Jul 2015, 03:50
by AntonS
Francis75 wrote:gloveup wrote:Francis75 wrote:The Hoamono kid never had the mentality to go far in boxing. Did well on the Australian scene but look who he was actually fighting.
no idea
Please tell the forum the top fighters the Hoamono kid fought and beat. I'm waiting.........
Post something positive & sensible for change or it'll be arrivederci. Haomono ain't a kid.