Sequita Hemingway
Sequita Hemingway | |
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Born | Waikaremoana, New Zealand | January 7, 1982
Statistics | |
Weight(s) | Heavyweight |
Height | 180 cm (5 ft 11 in) |
Reach | 180 cm (71 in) |
Boxing record[1] | |
Total fights | 5 |
Wins | 2 |
Wins by KO | 0 |
Losses | 4 |
Sequita Hemingway (born 7 January 1982) is a New Zealand
Hemingway peaked in the world rankings when she reached third in the WBA,[2] first in the IBO,[3] and fourth on BoxRec.[4]
Professional boxing career
Debut against World Ranked boxer 2021
Filipo Saua out of Snap Back Boxing is Hemingways trainer since making her professional debut.[5] 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.[6] After the fight, it was reported that Hemingway was in line for a New Zealand title.[7] On July 23, 2021, it was announced that Hemingway would compete at New Zealand's largest rugby stadium, Eden Park.[4] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the event was postponed to 29 April 2022 and ended up being held at ABA Stadium.[8]
Lani Daniels 2022
Hemingway took on former world title challenger Lani Daniels.[9] She suffered her first loss against Daniels, losing by unanimous decision.[10] Hemingway was originally scheduled to fight Daniels again in a rematch for a New Zealand title,[11] however, due to injury Hemingway had to pull out of the fight.[12] 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.[13]
Double Rematches 2022 - 2023
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.[14] The winner of the Meleisea vs Hemingway fight would potentially lead to either a world title fight or at least a world title eliminator.[15] Leading into the fight, Hemingway had a 12 week training camp to prepare for her fight against Meleisea.[16] Meleisea won the fight by unanimous decision, making her a two time New Zealand heavyweight champion.[17] Hemingway stated she be interest in either a rematch with Meleisea or a fight against Nailini Helu.[18] In January 2023, it was announced that negotiations were happening to have a rematch with Lani Daniels.[19] On 14 January, the fight was confirmed and will be for the ANBF Australasian Heavyweight title.[20] On March 10, Daniels won the fight against Hemingway by unanimous decision, winning the ANBF Australasian Heavyweight title.[21]
Boxing titles
- Pro Box NZ
- New Zealand National Heavyweight title
Professional boxing records
6 fights | 2 wins | 4 losses |
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By decision | 2 | 4 |
No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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6 | Loss | 2–4 | Sequita Hemingway | SD | 6 | 14 Oct 2023 | Gold Coast Recreation Precinct, Palm Beach, Queensland, Australia | Lost vacant ANBF Australasian Heavyweight title |
5 | Win | 2–3 | Maria Hunt | UD | 8 | 19 Aug 2023 | Awapuni Rcecource Function Room, Awapuni, New Zealand | vacant Pro Box NZ Heavyweight title |
4 | Loss | 1–3 | Lani Daniels | UD | 8 | 10 Mar 2023 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | vacant ANBF Australasian Heavyweight title |
3 | Loss | 1–2 | Alrie Meleisea | UD | 8 | 9 Dec 2022 | Eventfinda Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | vacant Pro Box NZ Heavyweight title |
2 | Loss | 1–1 | Lani Daniels | UD | 6 | 30 Apr 2022 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | |
1 | Win | 1–0 | Alrie Meleisea | MD | 4 | 10 Jul 2021 | The Plaza, Putāruru, New Zealand |
Rugby career
Date of birth | 7 January 1982 | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Place of birth | Waikaremoana, New Zealand | ||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 85 kg (187 lb) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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Rugby league
Hemingway made her rugby league debut with Linton Cobras in
Rugby union
Before she made her debut with
Personal life
Hemingway is of Māori descent, and affiliates to Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Ngāi Tūhoe.[31][32]
Awards
- New Zealand Boxing Awards[33]
- Upset of the year (Won)
- Debut of the year (Won)
- Female Newcomer of the year (Won)
- Rugby Boxer of the year (Won)[34]
References
- ^ "Boxing record for Sequita Hemingway". BoxRec.
- ^ "WBA Rankings" (PDF). Women Boxing. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
- ^ "IBO release December 2021 Female world rankings". British Boxing News. 10 December 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ a b "Women's boxing to feature on New Zealand Stadium event undercard". Womens Boxing. 23 July 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "New Zealand title up for grabs for Hemingway". Stuff NZ. 7 December 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
- ^ "Massive Heavyweight upset in New Zealand". Womens Boxing. 10 July 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "Title fight on the cards for Hemmingway after impressive win". Stuff. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "Three Women fights to headline New Zealand show". Women Boxing. 29 April 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "Hemingway hopes to step up to next level in tough fight". Stuff NZ. 27 April 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "Northland boxer Lani Daniels vies to become first female to win NZ national Heavyweight title". New Zealand Herald. 6 May 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "Hemingway to get shot at title in rematch with Daniels". Stuff NZ. 3 May 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "Northland's Lani Daniels wins third NZ boxing title". New Zealand Herald. 27 June 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "Two wāhine Māori climb world boxing rankings". Te Ao Maori TV. 3 July 2022. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
- ^ "Melesiea vs Hemingway confirmed for round two". Womens Boxing. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
- ^ "Samoan boxer on the verge of world title shot". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
- ^ "Pūrongo 337 Kaimekemeke - Sequita Hemingway". Te Reo o Te Uru. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
- ^ "Alrie Meleisea Wins Second New Zealand Title, World Title Looming". Scoop. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
- ^ "Hemingway misses out on NZ title with loss to Meleisea". Stuff NZ. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
- ^ "Sequita Hemingway in talks for rematch against boxer who is going for world title". Women Boxing. 11 January 2023. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
- ^ "Northland boxer Lani Daniels gets World Heavyweight title shot". Northern Advocate. 14 January 2023. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
- ^ "Lani Daniels claims historic title in victory over Sequita Hemingway". Te Ao Maori. 11 March 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
- ^ "Wellington teams can't stop Linton Cobras women". Stuff NZ. 12 July 2015. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "Mid Central Vipers women aim high at national competition". Stuff NZ. 22 September 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "Mid Central Vipers hoping to repeat last year's breakout performances". Stuff NZ. 23 September 2015. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "NZRL Women's Rugby League Tournament - Day 2 Semi-finals, 27 July 2019". Photo Sport. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "Manawatu Rugby League 2014 - 2015" (PDF). Manawatu Rugby League. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "Manawatū Cyclones coach has high hopes for provincial campaign". Stuff NZ. 31 July 2018. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "MANAWATU CYCLONES WIDER SQUAD NAMED". Manawatu Rugby. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "EXCITING CYCLONES SQUAD NAMED FOR 2018 SEASON". Manawatu Rugby. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "CYCLONE SQUAD FOR 2019 CONFIRMED". Manawatu Rugby. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "Lani Daniels wins third career boxing title". Te Ao Maori News. 26 June 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "Lani Daniels". Waatea News. 5 July 2022. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
- ^ "Benji's New Zealand Boxing Awards 2021". Fight News NZ. 25 December 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "2022 New Zealand Boxing Awards". Boxing Awards NZ. Retrieved 10 December 2022.