Bill Kini
William George Kini (9 July 1937 – 30 August 2012) was a New Zealand heavyweight boxer and rugby union prop.[2] Kini was selected for the 1962 British Empire and Commonwealth Games where he won the silver medal in the 81–91 kg (heavyweight) division, losing on points to Ugandan George Oywello.[3][4] Four years later, Kini fought Ghanaian boxer Adonis Ray in the Heavyweight final to win gold at the 1966 Kingston Commonwealth Games.[1][5] In the early 1960s, Kini was a member of the successful Ōtāhuhu rugby team in the Auckland club competition, winning the Gallaher Shield four times.[7] He was awarded this legendary status alongside fellow Northlander Sid Going, and other Māori legends Pat Walsh, Mack Herewini, Waka Nathan, Manga Emery and the late George Nepia.
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