Age, Biography and Wiki
Ray Sefo was born on 15 February, 1971 in Auckland, New Zealand, is a New Zealander kickboxer, boxer and mixed martial arts fighter. Discover Ray Sefo's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 53 years old?
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| Age |
53 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Aquarius |
| Born |
15 February 1971 |
| Birthday |
15 February |
| Birthplace |
Auckland, New Zealand |
| Nationality |
New Zealander
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He is a member of famous Boxer with the age 53 years old group.
Ray Sefo Height, Weight & Measurements
At 53 years old, Ray Sefo height is 1.83 m and Weight 116 kg.
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1.83 m |
| Weight |
116 kg |
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Who Is Ray Sefo's Wife?
His wife is Diana Sefo (m. 2010)
| Family |
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| Wife |
Diana Sefo (m. 2010) |
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Ray Sefo Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Ray Sefo worth at the age of 53 years old? Ray Sefo’s income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. He is from New Zealander. We have estimated Ray Sefo's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Boxer |
Ray Sefo Social Network
Timeline
Ray Sefo (born 15 February 1971) is a New Zealand fight promoter and retired kickboxer, boxer, and mixed martial artist of Samoan descent.
In 1996, Ray Sefo fought Andre Mannaart in a kickboxing match and overwhelmed Manaart with devastating speed and elusive footwork, knocking him down on numerous occasions.
In the ring after the fight, Mannaart took the microphone and said, "...you should call him Sugarfist, not Sugarfoot..."
Sefo's first major breakthrough was becoming a WKA Cruiserweight Champion.
He also acted as a sparring partner for fellow New Zealander David Tua, when Tua first returned to New Zealand for a fight after turning pro.
Sefo made his K-1 debut against future four-time World Grand Prix Champion, Ernesto Hoost.
Sefo held his own against the much more experienced Hoost but was finally knocked out in the 4th round by a leg kick.
Sefo gained respect for standing up to such an elite fighter in just his first fight.
Sefo gained more respect in his third K-1 fight where he knocked out K-1 legend Jerome Lebanner in the 1st round.
Sefo's hard right hand was enough to break the Frenchman's jaw in four places.
Sefo had an up and down first few years in K-1, unable to make it past the quarter-finals in the K-1 World Grand Prix against the likes of Sam Greco and Andy Hug.
He was the K-1 World Grand Prix 2000 Runner-up, is a six-time Muay Thai World Champion, and was an eight time K-1 World Grand Prix Finals tournament participant.
He is the president of MMA promotion Professional Fighters League.
He is widely considered to be one of the greatest heavyweight kickboxers to have never won the K-1 World Grand Prix.
Training in Wing Chun as a youth, Sefo moved to Muay Thai under Thai fighting legend Kiosot, then continued training under Lollo Heimuli at the infamous Balmoral Lee Gar Gym.
Sefo had an impressive unbeaten record as an amateur and a professional in the Oceania kickboxing league.
In 2000, he made it to the WGP final after knocking out Japanese star Musashi and French kickboxer Cyril Abidi, before losing again to Hoost.
In 2002, Sefo defeated Dutch legend Peter Aerts in the quarter-finals but lost again to his nemesis Hoost in the semi-finals.
In 2007, Sefo was thought to be a legitimate challenger to dethrone four-time World Grand Prix Champion Semmy Schilt for the new Super Heavyweight title.
In the 1st round, Sefo became only the second man in history to knock Schilt down.
However, he would go on to lose by KO in the second round.
He went on to lose five more fights and would not find the winners circle again until he beat Choi Hong-man, Yosuke Nishijima, and Ionut Iftimoaie, all by decision.
Sefo was then asked to fight at the K-1 World Grand Prix 2010 in Seoul Final 16 on ten days notice against Tyrone Spong.
Sefo put up a decent fight on short preparation but was beaten by decision.
Overeem had 50 MMA fights behind him and beat Sefo by submission in the first round.
Sefo's striking on the feet looked average, and as an inexperienced grappler, he lost early on by neck crank.
In mid-February 2011, Sefo had his third MMA fight in a reserve fight for the Strikeforce Heavyweight tournament.
On 12 June 2013, Sefo announced that he would return to fighting.
At WSOF 3, Sefo announced that he would be facing Dave Huckaba.
The two fought at World Series of Fighting 4 on 10 August 2013.
Sefo lost the fight via TKO in the second round.
In an interview in April 2015, Sefo said, "I actually made a promise to myself that this year will be my last year."
He did not fight again after losing against Huckaba.
While he considered fighting again, Sefo officially announced his retirement in 2018.
Sefo is the current president of MMA promotion Professional Fighters League.
He was named president when the promotion was still known as World Series of Fighting.
He helped the promotion ink a deal with NBC Sports to air 8 to 10 events on its network.
