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Herman Ene-Purcell (born 19 December 1994, Samoa) also known as "The Herminator" is an Australian professional boxer.

The biggest win of Ene-Purcell's career was against Justin Whitehead in October 2016, where Ene-Purcell won the bout by UD. Five months later, Ene-Purcell took on boxing veteran Afa Tatupu. Tatupu is well known for his New Zealand title bout against Joseph Parker with Parker receiving a serious cut. Ene-Purcell won the bout against Tatupu by first round TKO. The biggest bout of Ene-Purcell's career so far was against Kyotaro Fujimoto in Japan in May 2017. This bout was for both the WBC – OPBF and vacant WBO Asia Pacific Heavyweight Titles. Ene-Purcell lost the bout by TKO in the 9th round where his corner threw in the towel.

Professional boxing record

No.	Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
24	Win	16–8	Viliamu Motusaga	UD	4	4 October 2019	SkyCity, Auckland, New Zealand
23	Win	15–8	Willie Nasio	MD	8	13 July 2019	Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland	vacant Australian National Boxing Federation Australasian Heavy Title
22	Win	14–8	Nick Midgley	TKO	1 (4) 1:31	9 March 2019	Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland
21	Lose	13–8	Willie Nasio	TKO	4 (8) 2:50	3 November 2018	Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland	vacant Australia - Queensland State Heavyweight Title
20	Win	13–7	John Szigeti	KO	2 (6) 2:59	14 October 2017	Convention & Exhibition Centre, Brisbane, Australia
19	Lose	13–7	Randall Rayment	UD	6	22 July 2017	Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
18	Lose	12–6	Kyotaro Fujimoto	TKO	9 (12)	8 May 2017	Korakuen Hall, Tokyo, Japan	WBC – OPBF & vacant WBO Asia Pacific Heavyweight Titles
17	Win	12–5	Afa Tatupu	TKO	1 (5) 2:18	11 March 2017	Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
16	Win	11–5	Justin Whitehead	UD	6	22 October 2016	Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
15	Win	10–5	Jong Suk Lee	TKO	1 (6)	24 June 2016	Capital Gym, Beijing, China
14	Win	9–5	Moses Havea	UD	4	13 May 2016	Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
13	Draw	8–5	Thomas Heads	MD	5	16 April 2016	The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand	World Title Under card
12	Lose	7–5	Paul Gallen	TKO	4 (5) 2:00	29 January 2016	Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
11	Win	7–4	Clarence Tillman	UD	4	31 October 2015	Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
10	Win	6–4	Isaraphap Sor Varunee	MD	6	11 September 2015	Yu Hang Gymnasium, Hangzhou, China
9	Lose	5–4	Joel Clifton	UD	8	27 June 2015	Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia	vacant Australia – Queensland State heavyweight title
8	Win	5–3	James Rowe	KO	1 (4) 1:50	14 March 2015	Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
7	Win	4–3	Rhys Sullivan	KO	1 (4) 0:36	29 November 2014	Grand Hotel Yamanto, Ipswich, Queensland, Australia
6	Win	3–3	Clinton Banks	KO	1 (3) 1:42	31 October 2014	Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
5	Lose	2–3	Kyle Brumby	SD	3	26 July 2014	Queensland State Equestrian Centre, Caboolture, Queensland, Australia
4	Win	2–2	James Frost	UD	4	4 July 2014	Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
3	Lose	1–2	Paul Gallen	TKO	2 (4) 2:53	19 February 2014	Hordern Pavilion, Moore Park, New South Wales, Australia
2	Win	1–1	Mathew Steel	TKO	1 (3) 1:19	24 November 2013	Smithy's Gym, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia
1	Lose	0–1	Olaf Olsen	UD	3	4 October 2013	Rumours International, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia

Personal life

Ene-Purcell was born in Samoa but was raised in North Shore, Auckland, New Zealand. He attended Glenfield College during his high school years.

References

1. "'Herminator' downs Whitehead to push title claims". The Chronicles. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
2. "Joseph Parker beats Afa Tatupu with KO". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
3. "Ene-Purcell eager to dethrone King Afa". The Chronicles. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
4. "Herman's title challenge ends in round nine". The Chronicles. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
5. "Herman Ene Purcell Boxrec Page". Boxrec. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
6. "EXPLOSIVE HEAVYWEIGHT FIGHT – Herman Purcell AUS vs. Tom Heads @ Royal Rampage 2016". Youtube. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
7. "Herman Ene-Purcell v Kyle Brumby". Youtube. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
8. "Paul Gallen (debut) v Herman Ene-Purcell (2–1–1)". Youtube. Retrieved 9 May 2017.
9. "Weigh In – Herman Purcell AUS vs. Tom Heads NZ". Gladrap Channel. Retrieved 9 May 2017.

External links

• Official Facebook Page

• 1994 births
• Living people
• Heavyweight boxers
• Samoan male boxers
• Australian male boxers
• Samoan emigrants to Australia
• People from North Shore, New Zealand
• 21st-century Australian sportsmen