Herman Ene-Purcell Explained

Herman Ene-Purcell
Birth Name:Herman Ene-Purcell
Birth Date:1994 12, df=yes
Birth Place:Samoa
Other Names:The Herminator
Residence:Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
Ethnicity:Samoan
Weight:116.9 kg
Weight Class:Heavyweight
Martial Art:Boxing
Stance:Orthodox
Team:TGW and Smithy's Promotions
Years Active:2013–present
Box Win:17
Box Kowin:9
Box Loss:9
Box Koloss:5
Box Draw:0
Occupation:Professional boxer
Boxrec:662388

Herman Ene-Purcell (born 19 December 1994, Samoa) also known as "The Herminator" is an Australian professional boxer.

The biggest win of Ene-Purcell's career was against Justin Whitehead in October 2016, where Ene-Purcell won the bout by UD.[1] Five months later, Ene-Purcell took on boxing veteran Afa Tatupu. Tatupu is well known for his New Zealand title bout against Joseph Parker with Parker receiving a serious cut.[2] Ene-Purcell won the bout against Tatupu by first round TKO.[3] The biggest bout of Ene-Purcell's career so far was against Kyotaro Fujimoto in Japan in May 2017. This bout was for both the WBCOPBF and vacant WBO Asia Pacific Heavyweight Titles. Ene-Purcell lost the bout by TKO in the 9th round where his corner threw in the towel.[4]

Professional boxing record

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ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
24Win16–8 Viliamu MotusagaUD44 October 2019
23Win15–8 Willie NasioMD813 July 2019
22Win14–8 Nick MidgleyTKO1 (4) 9 March 2019
21Lose13–8 Willie NasioTKO4 (8) 3 November 2018
20Win13–7 John SzigetiKO2 (6) 14 October 2017
19Lose13–7 Randall RaymentUD622 July 2017
18Lose12–6 Kyotaro FujimotoTKO9 (12)8 May 2017
17Win12–5 Afa TatupuTKO1 (5) 11 March 2017
16Win11–5 Justin WhiteheadUD622 October 2016
15Win10–5 Jong Suk Lee TKO1 (6) 24 June 2016
14Win9–5 Moses Havea UD413 May 2016
13Draw8–5 Thomas Heads[6] MD516 April 2016
12Lose7–5 Paul GallenTKO4 (5) 29 January 2016
11Win7–4 Clarence TillmanUD431 October 2015
10Win6–4 Isaraphap Sor VaruneeMD611 September 2015
9Lose5–4 Joel CliftonUD827 June 2015
8Win5–3 James RoweKO1 (4) 14 March 2015
7Win4–3 Rhys SullivanKO1 (4) 29 November 2014
6Win3–3 Clinton BanksKO1 (3) 31 October 2014
5Lose2–3 Kyle Brumby[7] SD326 July 2014
4Win2–2 James FrostUD44 July 2014
3Lose1–2 Paul Gallen[8] TKO2 (4) 19 February 2014
2Win1–1 Mathew SteelTKO1 (3) 24 November 2013
1Lose0–1 Olaf OlsenUD34 October 2013

Personal life

Ene-Purcell was born in Samoa but was raised in North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand. He attended Glenfield College during his high school years.[9]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 'Herminator' downs Whitehead to push title claims. The Chronicles . 9 May 2017.
  2. Web site: Joseph Parker beats Afa Tatupu with KO. Stuff.co.nz . 9 May 2017.
  3. Web site: Ene-Purcell eager to dethrone King Afa. The Chronicles . 9 May 2017.
  4. Web site: Herman's title challenge ends in round nine . The Chronicles . 9 May 2017.
  5. Web site: Herman Ene Purcell Boxrec Page. Boxrec . 9 May 2017.
  6. Web site: EXPLOSIVE HEAVYWEIGHT FIGHT – Herman Purcell AUS vs. Tom Heads @ Royal Rampage 2016. Youtube. 9 May 2017.
  7. Web site: Herman Ene-Purcell v Kyle Brumby. Youtube. 9 May 2017.
  8. Web site: Paul Gallen (debut) v Herman Ene-Purcell (2–1–1). Youtube . 9 May 2017.
  9. Web site: Weigh In – Herman Purcell AUS vs. Tom Heads NZ. Gladrap Channel . 9 May 2017.