Marion Faustino Ah Tong
Samoan boxer
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Marion Faustino Ah Tong (born 1 April 2000) is a Samoan boxing.[2] He competed in the men's welterweight event at the 2020 Summer Olympics,[3] but was eliminated on points by Zambian boxer Stephen Zimba.[4]
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Samoan |
| Born | April 1, 2000 Apia, Samoa |
| Height | 168 cm (5 ft 6 in) |
| Weight | Super Welterweight |
| Boxing career | |
| Boxing record[1] | |
| Total fights | 1 |
| Wins | 1 |
| Losses | 0 |
| Draws | 0 |
Amateur boxing
Ah Tong lives in Australia.[4] The COVID-19 pandemic meant that he was not able to compete in any international tournaments in the leadup to the 2020 Olympics.[5] On 14 July 2022 he was selected as part of Samoa's team for the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham.[6][7]
Professional boxing career
Ah Tong made his professional boxing debut on the 25th of November 2022 at Faleata Sports Complex in Apia, Samoa.[8][9] Ato Plodzicki-Faoagali was also making his professional debut as the Main Event.[10] Ah Tong took on Fijian boxer Ratu Rakuro also known as Rakuro Daunivavana. Ah Tong won the fight by Unanimous Decision.[11]
Professional boxing record
| 3 fights | 3 wins | 0 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 2 | 0 |
| By decision | 1 | 0 |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Rakuro Daunivavana | UD | 4 | 25 Nov 2022 | Faleata Sports Complex, Apia, Samoa |
