Phoenix Boxing

Day 3 (Friday) was our day of finals and what an incredible day of completion and results for us.

🥇 Antonio Lesoa - 2026 NZ National Champion!
First up was Antonio against Jaydz Taueki representing Central Hawks Bay Boxing Association. Antonio's first Nationals experience and one he'll remember for a very long time. A dominant performance and now in the records books forever. Congratulations Antonio - 2026 (Cadet Male 40kg) NZ National Champion! 💯🔥👏👏 🥊🥊 🏆

🥈 Tommy To’omalatai - 2026 NZ National Runner-up!
Next up was Tommy against Ross Wolf representing Canterbury Boxing Association. Looking to build on the success of winning last year's Nationals he was determined to back it up with another title. However, he was extremely unlucky to not come away with the win but instead losing by a very close split decision. Super proud of you Tommy. 2026 (Cadet Male 46kg) NZ National Runner-up! 💯🔥👏👏

🥈 Ryteous Sua'mene - 2026 NZ National Runner-up!
Ryteous was our next boxer up against Asma Nabizadeh representing Kirikiriroa Boxing Association. This was always going to be a tough fight for Ryteous but we're so proud of the way you fought. 2026 (Junior Female 70kg) NZ National Runner-up! 💯🔥👏👏

🥇 Jireh Brown - 2026 NZ National Champion!
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Last but not least was Jireh fighting his 3rd fight in as many days against Ezra Luamanu representing Te Tai Poutini. This match was expected to be the toughest challenge for Jireh and it was nothing short of spectacular, both boxers leaving it all in the ring. Thank you Ezra for the tough, honest fight 🙏🏽🙏🏽 Congratulations Jireh 2026 (Junior Male 80+kg) NZ National Champion! 💯🔥👏👏🥊🥊

RISE UP! ☝️💯🔥

We have 4 in the finals today 🥊🥊

2026 BNZNC Day 3 - Ring "B"
#02 Antonio Lesoa (CM40kg)
#04 Tommy To'omalatai (CM46KG)
#23 Ryteous Sua'mene (JF70KG)
#29 Jireh Brown (JM80+kg)

RISE UP! ☝️💯🔥

Day 2 for us done and dusted. Super proud day for Jireh who left it all in the ring with a courageous performance against a much bigger opponent. He absolutely earned his place in the finals tomorrow, well done Jireh! 🥊🥊💯👊

Not John's day today but congratulations to Troy Colby for a well deserved win 👏👏

RESULTS:
John Sua-mene 🥊 LOSS
Jireh Brown 🥊 WIN unanimous

Super excited for tomorrow as we have 4 in the finals with the chance to enter their names into the history books. Grasp the opportunity with both hands, leave it all in the ring, NO regrets!

RISE UP! ☝️💯🔥

2026 BNZNC Day 2 - Ring "B"
#10 John Sua-mene (JM70kg)
#14 Jireh Brown (JM80+kg)

RISE UP! ☝️💯🔥

Day 1 for us done and dusted. Couldn't be more proud of John and Jireh's performances. Both boxers showing absolute determination and laser focus about what we are here for. All glory to God☝️ for the opportunity to do it all again tomorrow 🥊🥊💯🔥

RESULTS:
John Sua-mene 🥊 WIN by RSC (Rnd 1)
Jireh Brown 🥊 WIN unanimous

Thank you to their opponents Tue Pongipongi and Boston Kerapa. Special acknowledgement to Boston who is an absolute champion inside and outside the ring ❤️💯🙏

RISE UP! ☝️💯🔥

2026 BNZNC Day 1 - Ring "B"
#15 John Sua-mene (JM70kg)
#18 Jireh Brown (JM80+kg)

RISE UP! ☝️💯🔥

Great to have IBOX2 join us for club sparring this evening, thank you coach Lui 🙏🥊

What a blessing to have so many younger boxers join the sparring tonight. Thank you parents for taking the time to support our kids 💯🙏🙏👏👏

RISE UP!☝️💯🔥

Thank you Nabbys Events for putting on another awesome show👏🥊🔥

Solid performance from all our boxers, some very good learnings taken from today. Thank you to all the opponents for pushing our boxers hard 🙏🥊🥊

RESULTS:
🥇Saint Seuao
🥈Jireh Brown
🥇 Caius Watkins
🥈Ben Oti

RISE UP!☝️💯🔥

Boys are all weighed-in and ready for today's Nabbys Events tournament in Te Rapa, Hamilton.

All the best!

RUSE UP!☝️💯🔥