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Daniel Cain Tai
BornDaniel Tai
(1977-06-01) 1 June 1977 (age 46)
Other namesThe Hitman
ResidenceAuckland, New Zealand
NationalityNew Zealander
Height170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight110.4 kg (243 lb; 17 st 5 lb)
DivisionHeavyweight
Reach172 cm (67.7 in)
StyleBoxing
Kickboxing
Professional boxing record
Total39
Wins23
By knockout6
Losses12
By knockout1
Draws4
Kickboxing record
Total64
Wins51
By knockout18
Losses11
Draws2
Other information
Notable relativesJordan Tai
Boxing record from BoxRec
Last updated on: 28 January 2017

Daniel Tai (born 1 June 1977) is a New Zealand professional boxer. He is a two time New Zealand National Boxing Federation (NZNBF) heavyweight title holder, and former ranked 12th in the World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific rankings.[1]

Tai currently holds the NZNBF heavyweight title belt.

Tai has challenged for the WBO Asia Pacific title twice in his career, both times against American-New Zealander Chauncy Welliver.[2][3] Tai has fought a few notable boxers in his career, including Welliver three times, Sam Leuii twice, Danny Green, Sean Sullivan, Jameson Bostic and Bob Gasio.

Professional boxing titles[edit]

  • NZNBF:
    • New Zealand National heavyweight title (220½ lbs) 2006
    • New Zealand National heavyweight title (235¼ lbs) 2018

Professional boxing record[edit]

39 fights 23 wins 12 losses
By knockout 6 1
By decision 17 10
By disqualification 0 1
Draws 4
No contests 0

[4]

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
39 Lose 23–12–4 New Zealand David Light UD 6 21 July 2018 New Zealand ABA Stadium, Auckland
38 Win 23–11–4 New Zealand Conrad Lam UD 10 29 March 2018 New Zealand Shed 10, Auckland vacant New Zealand National Boxing Federation (NZNBF) heavyweight title
37 Lose 22–11–4 New Zealand Hemi Ahio UD 10 1 September 2017 New Zealand AMI Netball Centre, St Johns vacant PBCNZ & vacant IBO Oceania - Oriental heavyweight title
36 Lose 22–10–4 New Zealand Junior Fa MD 10 18 March 2017 New Zealand AMI Netball Centre, St Johns vacant New Zealand Professional Boxing Association (NZPBA) heavyweight title
35 Win 22–9–4 New Zealand Thomas Peato UD 4 3 December 2016 New Zealand The Fight Club, Ellerslie, New Zealand
34 Draw 21–9–4 New Zealand Kiki Toa Leutele[5] MD 4 1 July 2016 New Zealand ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
33 Win 21–9–3 New Zealand Jayson Aloese UD 4 28 May 2016 New Zealand ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
32 Draw 20–9–3 American Samoa Alapati A'asa[6] MD 4 21 May 2016 New Zealand Vodafone Events Centre, Manukau City, New Zealand
31 Win 20–9–2 New Zealand Felise Leniu[7] UD 4 25 February 2016 New Zealand ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
30 Win 19–9–2 Samoa Junior Pati MD 4 4 December 2010 New Zealand Headhunters Motorcycle Club, Ellerslie, New Zealand
29 Lose 18–9–2 United States Chauncy Welliver[8] UD 12 21 August 2010 New Zealand Panmure Lagoon Stadium, Panmure, New Zealand interim WBO Asia Pacific & New Zealand National Boxing Federation (NZNBF) heavyweight title
28 Lose 18–8–2 United States Chauncy Welliver[9] UD 12 22 May 2010 New Zealand Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, Tauranga, New Zealand interim WBO Asia Pacific & New Zealand National Boxing Federation (NZNBF) heavyweight title
27 Win 18–7–2 Samoa Gogosina Ulutoa UD 4 1 May 2010 New Zealand Headhunters Motorcycle Club, Ellerslie, New Zealand
26 Lose 17–7–2 United States Jameson Bostic UD 4 2 May 2009 New Zealand Headhunters Motorcycle Club, Ellerslie, New Zealand
25 Win 17–6–2 Samoa Junior Pati UD 4 11 December 2008 New Zealand Manurewa Netball Centre, Manurewa, New Zealand
24 Win 16–6–2 New Zealand Joey Wilson MD 4 6 December 2008 New Zealand Headhunters Motorcycle Club, Ellerslie, New Zealand
23 Lose 15–6–2 Samoa Bob Gasio UD 4 8 November 2008 New Zealand ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
22 Lose 15–5–2 United States Chauncy Welliver[10] DQ 2 (12) 2:10 16 August 2008 New Zealand YMCA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand New Zealand National Boxing Federation (NZNBF) heavyweight title
21 Win 15–4–2 Samoa Seiaute Ma'ilata TKO 5 (6) 13 May 2008 New Zealand Leisure Centre, Otara, New Zealand
20 Lose 14–4–2 New Zealand Richard Tutaki MD 4 5 May 2007 New Zealand Headhunters Motorcycle Club, Ellerslie, New Zealand
19 Win 14–3–2 New Zealand Elisara Sii Uta SD 12 11 November 2006 New Zealand Vodafone Events Centre, Manukau City, New Zealand New Zealand National Boxing Federation (NZNBF) heavyweight title
18 Win 13–3–2 New Zealand Sam Leuii TKO 2 (12) 0:53 5 June 2006 New Zealand Manurewa Netball Centre, Manurewa, New Zealand vacant New Zealand National Boxing Federation (NZNBF) heavyweight title
17 Draw 12–3–2 Samoa Amosa Zinck PTS 4 26 May 2005 New Zealand ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
16 Win 12–3–1 New Zealand Sam Leuii PTS 6 24 June 2004 New Zealand ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
15 Win 11–3–1 New Zealand Elisara Sii Uta TKO 6 (6) 28 August 2003 New Zealand ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
14 Lose 10–3–1 New Zealand Sean Sullivan[11] PTS 12 11 April 2003 New Zealand ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand vacant New Zealand National Boxing Federation (NZNBF) light heavyweight title
13 Lose 10–2–1 Australia Danny Green TKO 6 (10) 7 December 2001 Australia Wyong RSL Club, Wyong, New South Wales, Australia
12 Win 10–1–1 Samoa Wilhem Schwalger TKO 2 (6) 25 October 2001 New Zealand ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
11 Win 9–1–1 Croatia Ivan Rukavina PTS 8 24 March 2001 New Zealand Croatian Cultural Centre, Te Atatū, New Zealand
10 Win 8–1–1 New Zealand Jimmy Fale PTS 8 14 February 2001 New Zealand ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
9 Lose 7–1–1 New Zealand Fale Braxton PTS 4 4 February 2001 New Zealand ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
8 Draw 7–0–1 New Zealand Gerrard Zohs PTS 4 13 December 2000 New Zealand ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
7 Win 7–0 New Zealand David O'Neill PTS 6 7 December 2000 New Zealand ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
6 Win 6–0 New Zealand Jimmy Fale PTS 6 12 October 2000 New Zealand Rosa Pasifika Night Club, Otara, New Zealand
5 Win 5–0 New Zealand Mika Samoa TKO 2 (4) 31 August 2000 New Zealand Rosa Pasifika Night Club, Otara, New Zealand
4 Win 4–0 New Zealand Tuala Taulaga KO 4 (4) 30 July 2000 New Zealand Caledonian Hall, Belfast, Christchurch, New Zealand
3 Win 3–0 New Zealand Jake Rasmussen PTS 4 29 July 2000 New Zealand Northland Memorial Hall, Dargaville, New Zealand
2 Win 2–0 New Zealand Eni Latu PTS 4 27 July 2000 New Zealand Rosa Pasifica Night Club, Otara, New Zealand
1 Win 1–0 New Zealand Thomas Faloa PTS 6 20 July 2000 New Zealand ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand Professional debut

References[edit]

  1. ^ "WBO ASIA PACIFIC RANKING SEPTEMBER 2016". WBO. Retrieved 10 October 2010.
  2. ^ "Big Time Boxing Hits Tauranga". Sun Live. Retrieved 10 October 2010.
  3. ^ "John Blanchette: Klitschko's radar spots Welliver". The Spokesman Review. 2 October 2010. Retrieved 10 October 2010.
  4. ^ "Daniel Tai". Boxrec. Retrieved 10 October 2010.
  5. ^ "Gunnar Jackson loses NZ titles, Junior Fa remains unbeaten on Big Bash event". Stuff.co.nz. 2 July 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2010.
  6. ^ "Jordai Tai – Style Switching Champion!". NZ Fighter. 28 February 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2010.
  7. ^ "Joseph Parker undercard – fight by fight". Stuff.co.nz. 21 May 2016. Retrieved 10 October 2010.
  8. ^ "Next David Tua bout could be in Sydney". Stuff. 29 August 2010. Retrieved 10 October 2010.
  9. ^ "Welliver brings along tough work ethic". NZ Herald. 22 May 2010. Retrieved 10 October 2010.
  10. ^ "New Zealand Boxing News, August 2008". NZ Fight Times Magazine. 16 October 2008. Retrieved 10 October 2010.
  11. ^ "Boxing: Ageless Sullivan still dreams of title shot". NZ Herald. 1 November 2002. Retrieved 10 October 2010.
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