Maka is currently the New Zealand Champion (NZNBF Version) in the Super Lightweight division.
Maka fought the biggest fight in his career in China in December 2016 against Baishanbo Nasiyiwula for the interim WBA International super lightweight title.
Maka himself stated he was not involved in the brawl as he was in a parked car, tired from the gym earlier in the day.
Maka was founded guilty on three charges of assault and was sentenced to 375 hours community service.
[4] Before being sentence, Maka was released on bail to represent Tonga in the Melbourne Commonwealth games, however due to the conviction he was denied entry to Australia.