Teremoana Teremoana’s perfect professional record remains intact. The Australian heavyweight and Cook Islands representative delivered another dominant performance on Wednesday night, stopping American heavyweight DeAndre Savage in the second round of their headline bout on the Gold Coast. Teremoana dropped Savage with a powerful right hand just 1:22 into the second round, bringing the contest to an end and extending his professional record to 12-0, with all 12 victories coming by knockout. The victory continues what has been an impressive rise for the 28-year-old heavyweight, who represented Australia at the Paris 2024 Olympic Games before turning his attention toward building a professional career.
Against Savage, Teremoana once again showcased the speed and power that have quickly become trademarks of his style. The American heavyweight struggled to withstand Teremoana’s pressure before the decisive right hand ended the fight in the second round. With the win, Teremoana remains undefeated and maintains a remarkable 100 percent knockout rate through his first 12 professional bouts. But while the latest victory adds another knockout to his growing resume, Teremoana’s journey represents something much bigger than simply his record inside the ring.
Months before Wednesday night’s headline fight, Teremoana sat down exclusively with Island City Media and opened up about what it means to carry the Cook Islands with him throughout his boxing journey. Reflecting on his heritage and the significance of becoming a professional fighter representing a small Pacific nation, Teremoana told Island City Media:
“Cook Islands is a very small nation, for one of us to be here right now, like doing what I’m doing being a pro fighter flying the flag, it’s surreal, I didn’t see anyone like this when I was younger. It’s a blessing and I give glory to God and I’m just enjoying the whole journey.”
That perspective makes Teremoana’s latest victory even more meaningful for the Cook Islands community and the wider Pacific.
Teremoana has consistently embraced his Cook Islands heritage throughout his boxing career, including celebrating victories with the pe’e, a ceremonial dance that pays tribute to his family and Cook Islands roots. His father is from the Cook Islands, while Teremoana was born in Australia and raised in Brisbane.
Now, with 12 professional wins and 12 knockouts, Teremoana is continuing to build his name as one of Australia’s most exciting heavyweight prospects.
His latest win over Savage adds another chapter to that journey.
12 fights. 12 wins. 12 knockouts. And as Teremoana continues to rise through the heavyweight ranks, he is doing it while proudly carrying the Cook Islands flag with him. A small nation. A big dream. And an undefeated heavyweight continuing to make history.
