1. John Wesley "Wes" Nofire was born on April 30,1986 and is a Cherokee Nation and American politician and a former heavyweight professional boxer who has served as the Oklahoma Native American Affairs Liaison since 2023.
20 Facts About Wes Nofire
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Wes Nofire served on the Cherokee Nation tribal council between 2019 and 2023.
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Wes Nofire was a Republican candidate in the 2022 primary election for Oklahoma's 2nd congressional district and candidate in the 2023 Cherokee Nation principal chief election.
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Wes Nofire grew up in the Welling area, and attended High school at Sequoyah High School in Tahlequah.
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Wes Nofire was on the 2004 State Champion Basketball team for Sequoyah.
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Wes Nofire, began boxing in 2007 as a way to stay physically fit.
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In 2011, Wes Nofire moved to Miami, Florida, where he met John David Jackson, a former two-time world champion.
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Jackson liked the natural speed and ability that Wes Nofire brought to e encourage him to get in the ring.
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Wes Nofire knocked out Webb with an uppercut to the chin 1 minute and 22 seconds into the first round of the match.
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In 2013, Wes Nofire began Wes Nofire Entertainment Corporation, a fight promoting entertainment company.
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In round 3, Wes Nofire landed some hard shots on Washington, however he recovered and took over, landing his own big shots.
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In December 2018, Wes Nofire announced his intention for run for Cherokee Nation Tribal Council in District 3 seat, being vacated by David Walkingstick, who was running for Principal Chief.
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Wes Nofire topped a field of seven candidates in the general election that occurred on June 1,2019, advancing himself to the July Runoff.
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Wes Nofire received endorsement from Incumbent David Walkingstick and former Cherokee Nation Principal Chad Smith.
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Wes Nofire was one of sixteen candidates for the seat in the Republican primary.
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Wes Nofire announced his intent to run for Principal Chief of the Cherokee Nation with Ryan Dirteater on his ticket as deputy chief.
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Wes Nofire lost the election to incumbent principal chief Chuck Hoskin Jr.
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On September 5,2023, Wes Nofire was appointed the Native American Affairs Liaison of Oklahoma by Governor Kevin Stitt.
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Wes Nofire's appointment was criticized by Cherokee Nation officials with Chuck Hoskin Jr.
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The Inter-Tribal Council of the Five Civilized Tribes unanimously voted to approve a resolution expressing no confidence in Wes Nofire and describing the Native American Affairs Liaison position as ineffective under Governor Stitt.