Johnny Halafihi
Tongan boxer
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Johnny Halafihi (born 25 August 1933 – 30 July 1985) was a Tongan-born New Zealand professional light-heavyweight/heavyweight boxer, active in the 1950s and 1960s.
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Tongan/New Zealander |
| Born | August 25, 1933 |
| Died | July 30, 1985 (aged 64) |
| Height | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | light heavy/heavyweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 59 |
| Wins | 35 (KO 20) |
| Losses | 18 (KO 5) |
| Draws | 6 |
Halafihi won the New Zealand Boxing Association light-heavyweight title, drew with Mike Holt for the vacant British Commonwealth light-heavyweight title, and was a challenger for the British Commonwealth light-heavyweight title against Chic Calderwood. His professional fighting weight varied from 168 lb (76 kg; 12 st 0 lb), i.e. light-heavyweight, to 177+1⁄2 lb (80.5 kg; 12 st 9.5 lb), i.e. heavyweight.[1] He died in the United Kingdom.[2][3]
In December 2009, he was inducted into the Tonga National Sports Hall of Fame.[2]
