Boxing Team Am Samoa bows out of competition after disastrous 1st day
Honiara, SOLOMON ISLANDS — Team American Samoa’s boxing team in the 2023 Pacific Games failed to secure a win on the opening day of their campaign and has bowed out of the competition.

![American Samoa’s Losifafo Tunoa battling it out with his Tongan opponent in the Light Middle Weight Division of the Pacific Games boxing competition. Losifafo lost by points. [photo: Asi A. Fa’asau] Losifafo Tunoa battling it out with Tongan opponent](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/boxing_img_4198.jpg?itok=GHpb-AT3)




![The two powerlifters who have secured two more medals for Team American Samoa, bronze medalist John Ioane (left) and silver medalist Justin Pedro. [photo: Asi A. Fa’asau] John Ioane and Justin Pedro](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/power_lifters_img_4344_web.jpg?itok=74vYVUZL)
![Proud powerlifters Marcel McMoore-Collins (left) with her bronze medal and Nolita Motu with her silver medal in the 2023 Pacific Games powerlifting competition. [photo: Asi A. Fa’asau] Marcel McMoore-Collin and Nolita Motu](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/img_4252.jpg?itok=3dPlPEzg)
![ASG says it had trees removed from Maugaoalii hillside for safety reasons, adding that while trees generally add to the stability of slopes, in some cases, the removal of trees on slopes may be necessary to mitigate the risk of landslides. “Each situation is unique…” the government said of its decision. [photo: AT] Maugaoalii hillside](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/hillside_4931.jpg?itok=N41D91Ll)
![The closing ceremony and celebration for all captains and anglers was hosted by Sopac at DDW on Saturday. A big thank you was given to the Apia boats who came over to fish the tournament. Pictured from left to right - Sopac Manager and CEO Mike Tolmie, Bella’s Pride Captain Geoffrey Clarke, Free Spirit Captain Kevin Kohlhase, Fu’a II Captain Vaughan Simpson, Amana Captain Ivan Chewlit, PPGFA President and Tava’e Ula Captain Brian Peck and Vera Peck. [courtesy photo] The closing ceremony and celebration](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/apia_captains.jpg?itok=p0J0r9gZ)
![Am Samoa’s most recent Job Corps recruit, Joshua Sagele, with his family and Gov. Lemanu P.S. Mauga prior to his departure to Hawaii on Monday night. [ASG photo] Joshua Sagele, with his family and Gov. Lemanu P.S. Mauga](https://samoanews.com/sites/default/files/styles/teaser/public/field/image/joshua_segele_family_w_gov.jpg?itok=sAd8Siec)