Sequita Hemingway

New Zealand Maori boxer

Sequita Hemingway

Born|  (1982-01-07) January 7, 1982 (age 42)

Waikaremoana, New Zealand

Statistics
Weight(s)| Heavyweight
Height| 180 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Reach| 180 cm (71 in)
Boxing record[1]
Total fights| 10
Wins| 4
Wins by KO| 0
Losses| 6

Sequita Hemingway (born 7 January 1982) is a New Zealand professional boxer, rugby league and rugby union player. She is of Māori descent and identifies as a member of the Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Ngāi Tūhoe iwi. She is the second female to become a two time heavyweight New Zealand national boxing champion.

Hemingway peaked in the world rankings when she reached third in the WBA,[2] first in the IBO,[3] and fourth on BoxRec.[4]

## Professional boxing career

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### Debut against World Ranked boxer 2021

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Filipo Saua out of Snap Back Boxing is Hemingways trainer since making her professional debut.[5] Hemingway made her professional debut against world ranked boxer Alrie Meleisea. Before making her professional debut, she had only a few corporate fights with no amateur experience. Hemingway won the fight by majority decision which was considered a massive upset.[6] After the fight, it was reported that Hemingway was in line for a New Zealand title.[7] On July 23, 2021, it was announced that Hemingway would compete at New Zealand's largest rugby stadium, Eden Park.[4] Due to the COVID-19 pandemic the event was postponed to 29 April 2022 and ended up being held at ABA Stadium.[8]

### Lani Daniels 2022

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Hemingway took on former world title challenger Lani Daniels.[9] She suffered her first loss against Daniels, losing by unanimous decision.[10] Hemingway was originally scheduled to fight Daniels again in a rematch for a New Zealand title,[11] however, due to injury Hemingway had to pull out of the fight.[12] In July 2022, Hemingway received her first major world ranking where she was ranked 6th with the WBA in the Light Heavyweight division, which is WBA's version of the Heavyweight division.[13]

### Double Rematches 2022 - 2023

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In October 2022, it was announced that a rematch would happen between Meleisea and Hemingway in December for the vacant Pro Box NZ New Zealand National heavyweight title. At this time Hemingway is ranked 3rd in the WBA.[14] The winner of the Meleisea vs Hemingway fight would potentially lead to either a world title fight or at least a world title eliminator.[15] Leading into the fight, Hemingway had a 12 week training camp to prepare for her fight against Meleisea.[16] Meleisea won the fight by unanimous decision, making her a two time New Zealand heavyweight champion.[17] Hemingway stated she be interest in either a rematch with Meleisea or a fight against Nailini Helu.[18] In January 2023, it was announced that negotiations were happening to have a rematch with Lani Daniels.[19] On 14 January, the fight was confirmed and will be for the ANBF Australasian Heavyweight title.[20] On March 10, Daniels won the fight against Hemingway by unanimous decision, winning the ANBF Australasian Heavyweight title.[21]

## Boxing titles

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* Pro Box NZ
* New Zealand National Heavyweight title
* New Zealand National Boxing Federation
* New Zealand National Heavyweight title

## Professional boxing records

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10 fights  | 4 wins  | 6 losses

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By decision  | 4  | 6
No. | Result  | Record  | Opponent  | Type  | Round, time  | Date  | Location  | Notes

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10  | Win  | 4–6  | Maria Hunt  | UD  | 8  | 13 Dec 2024  | TET MultiSports Centre, Stratford, New Zealand | Defended New Zealand national (Pro Box NZ version) Heavyweight title
9  | Win  | 3–6  | Cheyenne Whaanga  | MD  | 6  | 5 Sep 2024  | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | Won vacant New Zealand national (NZNBF version) Heavyweight title
8  | Loss  | 2–6  | Tinta Smith  | SD  | 8  | 11 May 2024  | Te Rapa Racecourse, Hamilton, New Zealand | Lost vacant New Zealand national (PBCNZ version) Crusierweight title
7  | Loss  | 2–5  | Che Kenneally  | UD  | 8  | 23 Mar 2024  | JBS Basketball Arena, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia | Lost ANBF Australasian Heavyweight title
6  | Loss  | 2–4  | Che Kenneally | SD  | 6  | 14 Oct 2023  | Gold Coast Recreation Precinct, Palm Beach, Queensland, Australia | Lost vacant ANBF Australasian Heavyweight title
5  | Win  | 2–3  | Maria Hunt  | UD  | 8  | 19 Aug 2023  | Awapuni Rcecource Function Room, Awapuni, New Zealand | Won vacant New Zealand National (Pro Box NZ version) Heavyweight title
4  | Loss  | 1–3  | Lani Daniels | UD  | 8  | 10 Mar 2023  | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | vacant ANBF Australasian Heavyweight title
3  | Loss  | 1–2  | Alrie Meleisea | UD | 8  | 9 Dec 2022  | Eventfinda Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | vacant New Zealand national (Pro Box NZ version) Heavyweight title
2  | Loss  | 1–1  | Lani Daniels | UD | 6  | 30 Apr 2022  | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand |
1  | Win  | 1–0  | Alrie Meleisea | MD | 4  | 10 Jul 2021  | The Plaza, Putāruru, New Zealand |

## Rugby career

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Sequita Hemingway

Personal information

Born|  (1982-01-07) 7 January 1982 (age 42)
Waikaremoana, New Zealand
Height| 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in)
Weight| 85 kg (187 lb; 13 st 5 lb)

Playing information

Position| Prob
| Club

Years  | Team  | Pld | T | G | FG | P
2013–2015  | Linton Cobras  |  |  |  |  | 5
2016–2020  | Mid Central Vipers  | 6  |  |  |  | 0
| Total  | 6  | 0  | 0  | 0  | 5

Rugby player

Rugby union career
| Position(s)|  Prop, Forward

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Senior career
Years|  Team|  Apps|  (Points)
2015–2022|  Kia Toa Rugby club|  25|  ()
2017–2019|  Manawatu Rugby Union|  16|  (0)

### Rugby league

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Hemingway made her rugby league debut with Linton Cobras in Wellington. In this time, her team won the Wellington regional title twice in a row.[22] She joined the Mid Central Vipers in 2016.[23][24][25][26]

### Rugby union

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Before she made her debut with Farah Palmer Cup team Manawatu Cyclones, she came from the local rugby club Kia Toa RFC.[27] Hemingway made the selections for Manawatu Cyclones for the 2017,[28] 2018,[29] and 2019 seasons.[30]

## Personal life

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Hemingway is of Māori descent, and affiliates to Ngāti Tūwharetoa and Ngāi Tūhoe.[31][32]

## Awards

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* New Zealand Boxing Awards[33]
* Upset of the year (Won)
* Debut of the year (Won)
* Female Newcomer of the year (Won)
* Rugby Boxer of the year (Won)[34]

## References

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1. ^ "Boxing record for Sequita Hemingway". BoxRec.
2. ^ "WBA Rankings" (PDF). Women Boxing. Retrieved 31 August 2022.
3. ^ "IBO release December 2021 Female world rankings". British Boxing News. 10 December 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
4. ^ a b "Women's boxing to feature on New Zealand Stadium event undercard". Womens Boxing. 23 July 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
5. ^ "New Zealand title up for grabs for Hemingway". Stuff NZ. 7 December 2022. Retrieved 7 December 2022.
6. ^ "Massive Heavyweight upset in New Zealand". Womens Boxing. 10 July 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
7. ^ "Title fight on the cards for Hemmingway after impressive win". Stuff. 16 July 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
8. ^ "Three Women fights to headline New Zealand show". Women Boxing. 29 April 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
9. ^ "Hemingway hopes to step up to next level in tough fight". Stuff NZ. 27 April 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
10. ^ "Northland boxer Lani Daniels vies to become first female to win NZ national Heavyweight title". New Zealand Herald. 6 May 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
11. ^ "Hemingway to get shot at title in rematch with Daniels". Stuff NZ. 3 May 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
12. ^ "Northland's Lani Daniels wins third NZ boxing title". New Zealand Herald. 27 June 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
13. ^ "Two wāhine Māori climb world boxing rankings". Te Ao Maori TV. 3 July 2022. Retrieved 4 July 2022.
14. ^ "Melesiea vs Hemingway confirmed for round two". Womens Boxing. Retrieved 21 November 2022.
15. ^ "Samoan boxer on the verge of world title shot". Samoa Observer. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
16. ^ "Pūrongo 337 Kaimekemeke - Sequita Hemingway". Te Reo o Te Uru. Retrieved 16 December 2022.
17. ^ "Alrie Meleisea Wins Second New Zealand Title, World Title Looming". Scoop. Retrieved 10 December 2022.
18. ^ "Hemingway misses out on NZ title with loss to Meleisea". Stuff NZ. Retrieved 12 December 2022.
19. ^ "Sequita Hemingway in talks for rematch against boxer who is going for world title". Women Boxing. 11 January 2023. Retrieved 13 January 2023.
20. ^ "Northland boxer Lani Daniels gets World Heavyweight title shot". Northern Advocate. 14 January 2023. Retrieved 16 January 2023.
21. ^ "Lani Daniels claims historic title in victory over Sequita Hemingway". Te Ao Maori. 11 March 2023. Retrieved 12 March 2023.
22. ^ "Wellington teams can't stop Linton Cobras women". Stuff NZ. 12 July 2015. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
23. ^ "Mid Central Vipers women aim high at national competition". Stuff NZ. 22 September 2016. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
24. ^ "Mid Central Vipers hoping to repeat last year's breakout performances". Stuff NZ. 23 September 2015. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
25. ^ "NZRL Women's Rugby League Tournament - Day 2 Semi-finals, 27 July 2019". Photo Sport. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
26. ^ "Manawatu Rugby League 2014 - 2015" (PDF). Manawatu Rugby League. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
27. ^ "Manawatū Cyclones coach has high hopes for provincial campaign". Stuff NZ. 31 July 2018. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
28. ^ "MANAWATU CYCLONES WIDER SQUAD NAMED". Manawatu Rugby. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
29. ^ "EXCITING CYCLONES SQUAD NAMED FOR 2018 SEASON". Manawatu Rugby. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
30. ^ "CYCLONE SQUAD FOR 2019 CONFIRMED". Manawatu Rugby. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
31. ^ "Lani Daniels wins third career boxing title". Te Ao Maori News. 26 June 2022. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
32. ^ "Lani Daniels". Waatea News. 5 July 2022. Retrieved 9 July 2022.
33. ^ "Benji's New Zealand Boxing Awards 2021". Fight News NZ. 25 December 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
34. ^ "2022 New Zealand Boxing Awards". Boxing Awards NZ. Retrieved 10 December 2022.

*[No.]: Number
*[UD]: Unanimous decision
*[MD]: Majority decision
*[Pld]: Played
*[T]: Tries
*[G]: Goals
*[FG]: Field goals
*[P]: Points