| Sequita Hemingway | |
| Weight: | Heavyweight |
| Height: | 180cm |
| Reach: | 180cm |
| Birth Date: | 7 January 1982 |
| Birth Place: | Waikaremoana, New Zealand |
| Boxrec: | 1016528 |
| Total: | 5 |
| Wins: | 2 |
| Ko: | 0 |
| Losses: | 4 |
Sequita Hemingway (born 7 January 1982) is a New Zealand professional boxer, rugby league and rugby union player. She is of Māori descent and identifies as a member of the Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Ngāi Tūhoe iwi.
Hemingway peaked in the world rankings when she reached third in the WBA,[1] first in the IBO,[2] and fourth on BoxRec.[3]
Filipo Saua out of Snap Back Boxing is Hemingways trainer since making her professional debut.[4] Hemingway made her professional debut against world ranked boxer Alrie Meleisea. Before making her professional debut, she had only a few corporate fights with no amateur experience. Hemingway won the fight by majority decision which was considered a massive upset.[5] After the fight, it was reported that Hemingway was in line for a New Zealand title.[6] On July 23, 2021, it was announced that Hemingway would compete at New Zealand's largest rugby stadium, Eden Park. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the event was postponed to 29 April 2022 and ended up being held at ABA Stadium.[7]
Hemingway took on former world title challenger Lani Daniels.[8] She suffered her first loss against Daniels, losing by unanimous decision.[9] Hemingway was originally scheduled to fight Daniels again in a rematch for a New Zealand title,[10] however, due to injury Hemingway had to pull out of the fight.[11] In July 2022, Hemingway received her first major world ranking where she was ranked 6th with the WBA in the Light Heavyweight division, which is WBA's version of the Heavyweight division.[12]
In October 2022, it was announced that a rematch would happen between Meleisea and Hemingway in December for the vacant Pro Box NZ New Zealand National heavyweight title. At this time Hemingway is ranked 3rd in the WBA.[13] The winner of the Meleisea vs Hemingway fight would potentially lead to either a world title fight or at least a world title eliminator.[14] Leading into the fight, Hemingway had a 12 week training camp to prepare for her fight against Meleisea.[15] Meleisea won the fight by unanimous decision, making her a two time New Zealand heavyweight champion.[16] Hemingway stated she be interest in either a rematch with Meleisea or a fight against Nailini Helu.[17] In January 2023, it was announced that negotiations were happening to have a rematch with Lani Daniels.[18] On 14 January, the fight was confirmed and will be for the ANBF Australasian Heavyweight title.[19] On March 10, Daniels won the fight against Hemingway by unanimous decision, winning the ANBF Australasian Heavyweight title.[20]
| Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 | Loss | 2–4 | Sequita Hemingway | SD | 6 | 14 Oct 2023 | |||
| 5 | Win | 2–3 | Maria Hunt | UD | 8 | 19 Aug 2023 | |||
| 4 | Loss | 1–3 | Lani Daniels | UD | 8 | 10 Mar 2023 | |||
| 3 | Loss | 1–2 | Alrie Meleisea | 8 | 9 Dec 2022 | ||||
| 2 | Loss | 1–1 | Lani Daniels | 6 | 30 Apr 2022 | ||||
| 1 | Win | 1–0 | Alrie Meleisea | 4 | 10 Jul 2021 |
| Sequita Hemingway | |
| Birth Date: | 1982 1, df=yes |
| Birth Place: | Waikaremoana, New Zealand |
| Height: | 1.80 m |
| Weight: | 85 kg |
| Rl Position: | Prob |
| Rl Amateuryears1: | 2013–2015 |
| Rl Amateurclubs1: | Linton Cobras |
| Rl Amateurpoints1: | 5 |
| Rl Amateuryears2: | 2016–2020 |
| Rl Amateurclubs2: | Mid Central Vipers |
| Rl Amateurapps2: | 6 |
| Rl Amateurpoints2: | 0 |
| Ru Position: | Prop, Forward |
| Years1: | 2015–2022 |
| Clubs1: | Kia Toa Rugby club |
| Apps1: | 25 |
| Years2: | 2017–2019 |
| Clubs2: | Manawatu Rugby Union |
| Apps2: | 16 |
| Points2: | 0 |
Hemingway made her rugby league debut with Linton Cobras in Wellington. In this time, her team won the Wellington regional title twice in a row.[21] She joined the Mid Central Vipers in 2016.[22] [23] [24] [25]
Before she made her debut with Farah Palmer Cup team Manawatu Cyclones, she came from the local rugby club Kia Toa RFC.[26] Hemingway made the selections for Manawatu Cyclones for the 2017,[27] 2018,[28] and 2019 seasons.[29]
Hemingway is of Māori descent, and affiliates to Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Ngāi Tūhoe.[30] [31]