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Download AudioThe Minister for Pacific Peoples, Aupito William Sio, is celebrating the induction of David Tua into boxing halls of fame in the United States.
The Samoan-born New Zealand heavyweight fought many of the best boxers of his era, including a world title challenge against Lennox Lewis in 2000 that went 12 rounds.
He finished his professional career with 52 wins including 43 by knockout, 5 losses and two draws.
He was inducted into the Los Angeles Boxing Hall of Fame in April and the Florida Boxing Hall of Fame last weekend.
Mr Sio says it’s a further testament to the mana of Tua, who now runs an Auckland gym.
“Really pleased for him and to see him able to be in Florida is a big deal and I know many of our young people will look up to him, will be inspired by that,” Mr Sio says.
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