Willie Nasio
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24 April 1986
Rewa, New Zealand
Australian
| Willie Nasio | |
|---|---|
| Born | Viliami Mavaetangi Okalani Nasio 24 April 1986 Rewa, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealander Australian |
| Height | 188 cm (6 ft 2 in) |
| Weight | 262 lb (119 kg; 18 st 10 lb) |
| Division | Heavyweight |
| Reach | 187 cm (73.6 in) |
| Style | Boxing |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 16 |
| Wins | 12 |
| By knockout | 11 |
| Losses | 4 |
| By knockout | 2 |
| Draws | 0 |
| No contests | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Occupation | Boxer |
| Boxing record from BoxRec | |
Last updated on: 7 October 2017 | |
Viliami Mavaetangi Okalani Nasio (born 24 April 1986, in Rewa) is an Australian professional boxer. Nasio is of Tongan Descent.
Nasio is ranked in multiple major regional rankings, including 9th in WBO Asia Pacific[1] and 2nd in WBC – OPBF.[2]
Nasio's biggest bout in his career was against Japanese boxer Kyotaro Fujimoto for the vacant WBC – OPBF Heavyweight Title and the first time fighting out of Australia as a professional. Nasio lost the bout by unanimous decision.[3]
Nasio's parents are both from Tonga and migrated to New Zealand to find a better life for their children. Nasio was born and raised in New Zealand with five younger brothers. Nasio attended Wesley College and James Cook High and also enjoyed a year of high school in America. At 19 he served a two-year volunteer mission for the LDS church and that included serving the community and teaching Christian principles. Nasio is married and lives on the Gold Coast. He has three boys. He currently works as a support worker in a mental health facility.[4]
Professional boxing titles
- Australian New South Wales State
- Australia – New South Wales State heavyweight title (262½Ibs)
- Australian National Boxing Federation
- Australian National heavyweight title (257¾Ibs)
- Australian Queensland State
- Australia - Queensland State heavyweight title (241½Ibs)
