Media Release
29 September 2009
For immediate release
Solomon Haumono joins cousin Dominic Vea with OPBF title belt
Solomon Haumono’s recent tenth round stoppage of Michael Kirby in Queensland ensured that he won’t be outdone by his younger cousin and fellow pugilist Dominic Vea when it comes to title belts.
Haumono’s win rewarded him with the OPBF’s heavyweight belt, but Vea, a cruiserweight, still has bragging rights - he picked up his OPBF Cruiserweight title much earlier in 2007.
First cousins Haumono (17-1-1, 15KO) and Vea (12-1, 10KO) join light heavyweight Tim Bell as Australia’s only Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation title holders. The OPBF title is a highly prized Asia-Pacific regional belt.
Vea and Haumono are the family’s second generation boxers. Two uncles, Fine and Sione, also had distinguished careers in the ring. Fine Sani Vea, won boxing gold at the Brisbane 1982 Commonwealth Games and went on to the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, while Sione Sani Vea fought Tony Mundine on two occasions.
Vea, who defended his OPBF title and claimed the WBO Oriental cruiserweight belt in August is taking a much deserved break and will be back in action early next year.
“Sol has worked hard to win this belt and get where he is, so I’d like to congratulate him on a job well done. It’s nice having two title holders in the family! ” says Dominic, who trains out of Mt Druitt’s Core Strength Gym.
Photo Opportunities:
Friday 2 October, from 9am at Core Strength Gym, Unit 7/87 Kurrajong St, Mt Druitt.
Solomon and Dominic will be present with their belts at Mt Druitt’s Core Strength Gym for photos and to answer further questions.
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Sam Spurr
Inlumino Communications
Ph 0438 501 005 (all hours)
Email sam@inlumino.com.au
