Finau Maka

Finau Maka

Full name	Sosefo Finau Maka
Date of birth	(1977-07-10) 10 July 1977
Place of birth	Tongatapu, Tonga
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight	242 lb (110 kg)
School	Highbrids ps
Notable relative(s)	Isitolo Maka (brother)
Rugby union career
Playing career
Position	Flanker, Number 8
Professional / senior clubs
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2001–10	Toulouse
Super Rugby
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
1997–98 1999–00 2001	Hurricanes Blues Highlanders	12 13 9	(15) (5) (10)
National team(s)
Years	Club / team	Caps	(points)
2007–11 2008	Tonga Pacific Islanders	8 1	(5) (0)

Finau Maka (born 11 July 1977) was a Tongan rugby union footballer. He played for the Stade Toulousain club in French Top 14. His usual position was number eight.

2007 Rugby World Cup

Maka made his international debut in the 2007 Rugby World Cup, in Tonga's first pool game against the United States of America. He opened the scoring with a try in the second minute. He went on to seal his spot as the first choice number 8 for Tonga against Samoa, South Africa and England.

Boxing

In 2014, Maka fought against David Letele for the Duco Event's Corporate World Title. The day before the fight at the weigh in both fighters got into a fight. Letele grabbed Maka on the throat pushing him back, Maka retaliated by tackling him to the ground, however the fight was broken off quickly. Maka lost by TKO in the first round.

Professional boxing record

0 Wins (0 knockouts, 0 decisions), 1 Losses (1 knockouts, 0 decisions), 0 Draws
Res.	Record	Opponent	Type	Rd., Time	Date	Location	Notes
Loss	0–1	David Letele	TKO	1, (4) 1:48	2015-03-05	Vodafone Events Centre, Manukau City, Auckland	Duco Event's Corporate World Title

External links

• Finau Maka player profile Scrum.com