Herman Ene-Purcell (born 19 December 1994, Samoa) also known as "The Herminator" is an Australian professional boxer.
| Herman Ene-Purcell | |
|---|---|
| Born | Herman Ene-Purcell 19 December 1994 Samoa |
| Other names | The Herminator |
| Residence | Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia |
| Nationality | |
| Weight | 116.9 kg (258 lb; 18 st 6 lb) |
| Division | Heavyweight |
| Style | Boxing |
| Team | TGW and Smithy's Promotions |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 26 |
| Wins | 17 |
| By knockout | 9 |
| Losses | 9 |
| By knockout | 5 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Occupation | Professional boxer |
| Boxing record from BoxRec | |
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 WBC – OPBF 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
edit| 24 fights | 16 wins | 8 losses |
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| By knockout | 8 | 4 |
| By decision | 8 | 4 |
| Draws | 0 | |
| No. | Result | Record | Opponent | Type | Round, time | Date | Location | Notes |
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| 24 | Win | 16–8 |   Viliamu Motusaga
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UD | 4 | 4 October 2019 | SkyCity, Auckland, New Zealand
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| 23 | Win | 15–8 |  Willie Nasio
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MD | 8 | 13 July 2019 | Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland
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vacant Australian National Boxing Federation Australasian Heavy Title |
| 22 | Win | 14–8 | Nick Midgley
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TKO | 1 (4) 1:31 | 9 March 2019 | Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland
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| 21 | Lose | 13–8 | Willie Nasio
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TKO | 4 (8) 2:50 | 3 November 2018 | Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland
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vacant Australia - Queensland State Heavyweight Title |
| 20 | Win | 13–7 | John Szigeti
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KO | 2 (6) 2:59 | 14 October 2017 | Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia
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| 19 | Lose | 13–7 | Randall Rayment
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UD | 6 | 22 July 2017 | Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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| 18 | Lose | 12–6 |  Kyotaro Fujimoto
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TKO | 9 (12) | 8 May 2017 | Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan
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WBC – OPBF & vacant WBO Asia Pacific Heavyweight Titles |
| 17 | Win | 12–5 | Afa Tatupu
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TKO | 1 (5) 2:18 | 11 March 2017 | Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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| 16 | Win | 11–5 | Justin Whitehead
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UD | 6 | 22 October 2016 | Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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| 15 | Win | 10–5 |  Jong Suk Lee
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TKO | 1 (6) | 24 June 2016 |  Capital Gym, Beijing, China
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| 14 | Win | 9–5 | Moses Havea
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UD | 4 | 13 May 2016 | Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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| 13 | Draw | 8–5 | Thomas Heads[6]
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MD | 5 | 16 April 2016 | The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
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World Title Under card |
| 12 | Lose | 7–5 | Paul Gallen
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TKO | 4 (5) 2:00 | 29 January 2016 | Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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| 11 | Win | 7–4 |  Clarence Tillman
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UD | 4 | 31 October 2015 | Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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| 10 | Win | 6–4 |  Isaraphap Sor Varunee
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MD | 6 | 11 September 2015 | Yu Hang Gymnasium, Hangzhou, China
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| 9 | Lose | 5–4 | Joel Clifton
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UD | 8 | 27 June 2015 | Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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vacant Australia – Queensland State heavyweight title |
| 8 | Win | 5–3 | James Rowe
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KO | 1 (4) 1:50 | 14 March 2015 | Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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| 7 | Win | 4–3 | Rhys Sullivan
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KO | 1 (4) 0:36 | 29 November 2014 | Grand Hotel Yamanto, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
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| 6 | Win | 3–3 | Clinton Banks
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KO | 1 (3) 1:42 | 31 October 2014 | Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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| 5 | Lose | 2–3 | Kyle Brumby[7]
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SD | 3 | 26 July 2014 | Queensland State Equestrian Centre, Caboolture, Queensland, Australia
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| 4 | Win | 2–2 | James Frost
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UD | 4 | 4 July 2014 | Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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| 3 | Lose | 1–2 | Paul Gallen[8]
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TKO | 2 (4) 2:53 | 19 February 2014 | Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park, New South Wales, Australia
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| 2 | Win | 1–1 | Mathew Steel
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TKO | 1 (3) 1:19 | 24 November 2013 | Smithy's Gym, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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| 1 | Lose | 0–1 | Olaf Olsen
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UD | 3 | 4 October 2013 | Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
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Personal life
editEne-Purcell was born in Samoa but was raised in North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand. He attended Glenfield College during his high school years.[9]
References
edit- ^ "'Herminator' downs Whitehead to push title claims". The Chronicles. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ^ "Joseph Parker beats Afa Tatupu with KO". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ^ "Ene-Purcell eager to dethrone King Afa". The Chronicles. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ^ "Herman's title challenge ends in round nine". The Chronicles. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ^ "Herman Ene Purcell Boxrec Page". Boxrec. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ^ "EXPLOSIVE HEAVYWEIGHT FIGHT – Herman Purcell AUS vs. Tom Heads @ Royal Rampage 2016". Youtube. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ^ "Herman Ene-Purcell v Kyle Brumby". Youtube. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ^ "Paul Gallen (debut) v Herman Ene-Purcell (2–1–1)". Youtube. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
- ^ "Weigh In – Herman Purcell AUS vs. Tom Heads NZ". Gladrap Channel. Retrieved 9 May 2017.