About Manny Santos
Lived 1941 – 2013 (aged 72). Manny Santos was a New Zealand and New Zealander boxer.
Manoel "Manny" Santos (11 October 1940 – 2 December 2013) was a Tongan-born New Zealand professional light/light welterweight boxer of the 1960s and 1970s.
Early life and family Santos was born in Tonga on 11 October 1940.
Boxing career Santos won the New Zealand Boxing Association lightweight title, the Australasian Light welterweight title, and the British Commonwealth lightweight title. He was a challenger for the Australasian lightweight title against Hector Thompson. His professional fighting weight varied from , i.e. lightweight, to , i.e. light welterweight.
Professional boxing record
Death Santos died in Auckland on 2 December 2013, and was buried at Manukau Memorial Gardens.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Manny Santos?
Tonga/New Zealand boxer
When was Manny Santos born?
Manny Santos was born on 11 October 1941 in Tonga.
When did Manny Santos die?
Manny Santos died on 4 December 2013 in Auckland.
What was Manny Santos's occupation?
Manny Santos was a boxer.
What nationality was Manny Santos?
Manny Santos was New Zealand and New Zealander.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Manny Santos (boxer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Manny Santos. https://biography.guide/manny-santos/
MLA: "Manny Santos." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/manny-santos/.
Chicago: "Manny Santos." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/manny-santos/.
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