Heavyweight rematch booked for Toowoomba, Australia

Press Release

28/03/2019

Heavyweight rematch booked for Toowoomba, Australia

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.
 
"The re-match is a must," Will Nasio said. "A lot of people still think the first fight was a fluke because Herman won the first three rounds. I want to prove to everyone the first fight was no fluke.
 
Essentially from the moment the first fight was waved away Herman Ene-Purcell has been chasing a re-match.  "I'm very fortunate to go to war again with Will Nasio," Ene-Purcell said. "I thank Will for taking this fight as I believe he knows he dodged a bullet in our last fight. In boxing all it takes is one punch to change the whole fight, unfortunately for me that is exactly what happened. I know Willie will come out stronger and fitter for the re-match. However my team and I will be working very hard so I will be prepared for whatever is put in front of me."
 
Nasio countered, "I know Herman will come out faster and stronger. I've been quietly putting in the work in the gym so that come the re-match Herman won't be winning any rounds. We are releasing Wild Bill 2.0 on July 13th."
  

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.