About Johnny Halafihi
Lived 1933 – 1985 (aged 51). Johnny Halafihi was a New Zealand and New Zealander boxer.
Johnny Halafihi (born 25 August 1933 – 30 July 1985) was a Tongan-born New Zealand professional light-heavyweight/heavyweight boxer, active in the 1950s and 1960s.
Halafihi won the New Zealand Boxing Association light-heavyweight title, drew with Mike Holt for the vacant British Commonwealth light-heavyweight title, and was a challenger for the British Commonwealth light-heavyweight title against Chic Calderwood. His professional fighting weight varied from , i.e. light-heavyweight, to , i.e. heavyweight. He died in the United Kingdom.
In December 2009, he was inducted into the Tonga National Sports Hall of Fame.
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Who was Johnny Halafihi?
Tonga/New Zealand boxer
When was Johnny Halafihi born?
Johnny Halafihi was born on 25 August 1933 in Taunga.
When did Johnny Halafihi die?
Johnny Halafihi died on 30 July 1985.
What was Johnny Halafihi's occupation?
Johnny Halafihi was a boxer.
What nationality was Johnny Halafihi?
Johnny Halafihi was New Zealand and New Zealander.
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