Fosi Schmidt

2007-06-01T02:21:15Z

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[[file:ARD101954.jpg|left|Fossie Schmidt]]

<boxer>115144</boxer>'''Birthdate:''' ?/?/1935 
'''Died:''' December 19, 2005 
'''Age:''' 60 
'''Nickname:''' King Pola

 

==Career Review==

'''Fosi Schmidt''' (some sources list Fossi Schmidt) was a colorful, hard-hitting, and mysterious heavyweight prospect during the 1950s.

Born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, his birth name was Afioga Polataivao, and he was of Samoan ancestry.

Schmidt reportedly developed a keen interest in boxing from watching U.S. army soldiers training in Australia. He decided to become a professional boxer; changing his ring name to Fosi Schmidt.

Schmidt was powerfully built and had knockout power. He turned professional in Samoa, and in less then three years, Schmidt won the Heavyweight Championship of Samoa and reportedly racked up an undefeated record of 50-0 (50 knockouts). Among his ring victims were [[Harold Davis]] and [[Al McCoy]].

Schmidt became a "Samoan Sensation" and appeared on the cover of [[Australian Ring Digest]] in October 1954. The 1955 [[Ring Record Book]] credited Schmidt with scoring 50 consecutive knockouts, including bombing out the likes of Tauso M'U KO 2 rds, Fetuao KO 1rd, Lini KO 2 rds, Loie KO 3 rds, Viane KO 1 rd, Enesi KO 2 rds, Pili KO 2 rds, Silipa KO 2 rds, Filipo KO 2 rds, Sefo KO 1 rd and KO 2 rds, Iefata KO 4 rds.

However, Schmidt's knockout streak was halted by Fiji heavyweight [[Henry Bray]] by 5th round knockout. On December 8, 1954, Schmidt was knocked out in 3 rounds by [[Ross Jenkins]]. Schmidt continued to fight, but never again showed the promise of his earlier undefeated career.

In the early 1960s, Schmidt opened a number of successful trading stations. He also owned and ran the Apollo 11 nightclub in Saleufi. However, in 1964, Schmidt entered politics and was elected to parliament. He became known to his fellow Samoans as " King Pola ".

Schmidt served in parliament from 1964-1999, but resigned due to bad health. He was the former Minister of Health, the former Minister of Labour, and the former Minister of Lands and Environment. Schmidt was also a founding member of his country's Human Rights Protection Party.

From 1999-2005, Schmidt underwent dialysis treatment in both New Zealand and Australia. He died on December 19, 2005, of heart failure. He was survived by his wife Ipu, and his son La'auli Leuatea.

== ==Source==

*'''Australian Ring Digest''', October 1954: SAMOAN SENSATION-FOSSIE SCHMIDT.

*''1955 Ring Record Book'', 1955, page 833: Record: FOSSI(BROWNHAWK)SCHMIDT.

*''1955 Ring Record Book'', 1955, page 733: Record: HENRY BRAY.

*'''www.eventpolynesia.com'''

*'''Connecting The Pacific'''

*'''Pacific Magazine''', March 1, 2006: People's Briefs: IN MEMORIAM.

*'''Samoa Newsroom''', April 2-April 8, 2006. =='''

Fosi Schmidt

2007-05-27T21:55:41Z

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[[file:ARD101954.jpg|left|Fossie Schmidt]]

<boxer>115144</boxer>'''Birthdate:''' ?/?/1935 
'''Died:''' December 19, 2005 
'''Age:''' 60 
'''Nickname:''' King Pola

 

==Career Review==

'''Fosi Schmidt''' (some sources list Fossi Schmidt) was a colorful, hard-hitting, and mysterious heavyweight prospect during the 1950s.

Born in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, his birth name was Afioga Polataivao, and he was of Samoan ancestry.

Schmidt reportedly developed a keen interest in boxing from watching U.S. army soldiers training in Australia. He decided to become a professional boxer; changing his ring name to Fosi Schmidt.

Schmidt was powerfully built and had knockout power. He turned professional in Samoa, and in less then three years, Schmidt won the Heavyweight Championship of Samoa and reportedly racked up an undefeated record of 50-0 (50 knockouts). Among his ring victims were [[Harold Davis]] and [[Al McCoy]].

Schmidt became a "Samoan Sensation" and appeared on the cover of [[Australian Ring Digest]] in October 1954. The 1955 [[Ring Record Book]] credited Schmidt with scoring 50 consecutive knockouts, including bombing out the likes of Tauso M'U KO 2 rds, Fetuao KO 1rd, Lini KO 2 rds, Loie KO 3 rds, Viane KO 1 rd, Enesi KO 2 rds, Pili KO 2 rds, Silipa KO 2 rds, Filipo KO 2 rds, Sefo KO 1 rd and KO 2 rds, Iefata KO 4 rds.

However, Schmidt's knockout streak was halted by Fiji heavyweight [[Henry Bray]] by 5th round knockout. On December 8, 1954, Schmidt was knocked out in 3 rounds by [[Ross Jenkins]]. Schmidt continued to fight, but never again showed the promise of his earlier undefeated career.

In the early 1960s, Schmidt opened a number of successful trading stations. He also owned and ran the Apollo 11 nightclub in Saleufi. However, in 1964, Schmidt entered politics and was elected to parliament. He became known to his fellow Samoans as " King Pola ".

Schmidt served in parliament from 1964-1999, but resigned due to bad health. He was the former Minister of Health, the former Minister of Labour, and the former Minister of Lands and Environment. Schmidt was also a founding member of his country's Human Rights Protection Party.

From 1999-2005, Schmidt underwent dialysis treatment in both New Zealand and Australia. He died on December 19, 2005, of heart failure. He was survived by his wife Ipu, and his son La'auli Leuatea.

==Source==

*'''Australian Ring Digest''', October 1954: SAMOAN SENSATION-FOSSIE SCHMIDT.

*''1955 Ring Record Book'', 1955, page 833: Record: FOSSI(BROWNHAWK)SCHMIDT.

*''1955 Ring Record Book'', 1955, page 733: Record: HENRY BRAY.

*'''www.eventpolynesia.com'''

*'''Connecting The Pacific'''

*'''Pacific Magazine''', March 1, 2006: People's Briefs: IN MEMORIAM.

*'''Samoa Newsroom''', April 2-April 8, 2006.

Polataivao Fossie Schmidt was much loved by his family and he will never be forgotten. Samoan Sensation.

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