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28/03/2019
On July 13th in Toowoomba, Australia, heavyweight brawler Herman Ene-Purcell (14-9) will try to avenge a loss against Will Nasio (12-3). Their first encounter will go down in local folklore as one of the most memorable in the Garden city's fight history. The atmosphere created by the Samoan Ene-Purcell supporters and the Tongan Nasio supporters was something unprecedented. The fight lived up to the hype, with Nasio winning by fourth-round stoppage. Good friends became fierce rivals and it brought out the best in both fighters. History will show Nasio had his hand raised in victory despite hitting the canvas in round one and trailing on all three judges scorecards before a thunderous combination in the fourth round changed the course of the fight. Nasio walked away with the Queensland heavyweight title but the victory arguably left more questions. For Ene-Purcell the rematch is an opportunity for redemption. For Nasio it's about respect. To add further incentive, the winner will be crowned with an Australasian heavyweight title belt - a title, given both men's heritage that is cherished by both.
Nasio hasn't fought since the first bout in March, Ene-Purcell on the other hand had his hand raised against Nick Midgley last month. Post-fight he again called out Nasio and Nasio obliged.