Geovana Peres

Geovana Peres
Born Geovana De Cassia Peres
(1977-02-08)February 8, 1977
Minas Gerais, Brazil
Other names The Shield Maiden
Residence Auckland, New Zealand
Nationality New Zealander
Brazilians
Ethnicity Brazilians
Height 169 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight 77.9 kg (172 lb; 12 st 4 lb)
Division Heavyweight
Light Heavyweight
Reach 168 cm (66.1 in)
Stance Orthodox
Team Team Mayhem
Trainer Terry Reid-Batchelor
Alexey Papyshev
Years active 2017 - Present
Professional boxing record
Total 6
Wins 5
By knockout 0
Losses 1
By knockout 0
Draws 0
Amateur record
Total 3
Wins 3
By knockout 0
Losses 0
Draws 0
Other information
Occupation Professional Boxer
Personal Trainer
Boxing record from BoxRec

Geovana De Cassia Peres (born 8 February 1977, Minas Gerais, Brazil) is a Brazilian professional boxer that resides in New Zealand. She is currently a two time New Zealand Light Heavyweight champion.[1] Peres has peaked in rankings like 2nd in WBA World Rankings,[2] 3rd on Boxrec, 10th in WIBA, Top 10 in UBF, 10th in WBFed, top 10 on WBO. Peres is well known for being the first person in the LGBT community in New Zealand boxing history to win a New Zealand Professional boxing title.[3] She is open about her sexuality of being a Lesbian and she continues to break boundaries in the sport of Boxing.[4]

Corporate and Amateur Boxing

When she was 38 years old, Geovana Peres began her boxing career at a corporate level, where she took on Teuila Laika on a charity fundraiser event for Canteen New Zealand. This was Teuila Laika third corporate boxing fight which gave her experience. Geovana won her first bout by unanimous decision, winning every round.[5] Peres went on to win Golden Gloves title and another win in the corporate division before turning pro.

Professional Debut

In March 2017, Geovana Peres made her professional debut against veteran kickboxer Sarah Long. Long who had five wins and four loses in kick boxing, didn't start off very well in professional boxing. Long was defeated by Nailini Helu and Cheyenne Whaanga, both who were once top 10 boxers. Sarah Long made a come back by defeating Tash Pakai.[6] It was a close fight between Geovana Peres and Sarah Long, however Long experience gave her the advantage helping her take home the win by Unanimous decision.[7] Long went on to reaching top 10 in the world then challenger for the NZPBA Heavyweight title,[8] but for Geovana Peres it was back to the drawing board.

First New Zealand Title

In March 2017, it was announced that Geovana Peres will take on former top 10 in the world boxing Nailini Helu for the vacant NZNBF New Zealand light heavyweight title. Helu climbed the ranks quickly in 2016, reaching 8th in the heavyweight world. But after a decision that was reversed to a draw in September 2016 and receiving a massive backlash from boxing fans, Helu went down hill. Nailini Helu went up against Alrie Meleisea twice but lost by split decision. Helu received another New Zealand title chance but this time against Geovana Peres.[9] Peres was coming off a professional loss herself, so she had to come back with something to prove. Geovana Peres won the bout by Unanimous decision, winning 7 out of 8 rounds of the fight.[10] This made her the first person that is Brazilian and first LGBT person to win a New Zealand Professional boxing title.[11]

Peres vs Tualevao I

In July 2017, Geovana Peres took on Tessa Tualevao. Tualevao at the time was only 18, however despite her very young age she had a big kickboxing experience. Geovana came in as a keep busy fight and showed her experience and skill against Tessa. Peres was too much for Tualevao as Peres knocked her down in the second round. Peres won the bout by Unanimous Decision.[12]

Second New Zealand Title

After her warm up fight, it was announced that Geovana Peres will be going for her second New Zealand title, taking on Trish Vaka for the PBCNZ New Zealand light heavyweight title.[13] Peres admitted that she didn't know much about Trish Vaka, as there wasn't much video material online to watch her at the time. Peres stated that she was very focused for this fight and wanted this title.[14] The fight was a close fight, however Geovana Peres came away with the victory and not only winning another New Zealand title, but becoming first women to win two different New Zealand titles.[15]

Peres vs Tualevao II

In December 2017, Geovana Peres took on Tessa Tualevao in a rematch. Peres underestimated Tualevao in the first round which gave Tessa winning the round. The second round was close however Geovana proceeded to win the rest of the bout. Peres won the bout by Unanimous Decision.[16] After the bout, in an interview with Benjamin Thomas Watt she stated "I always feel great after a win, but you know you can't underestimate you opponent and Tessa is very talented and tough girl".[17]

Peres vs Daniels I

In March 2018, Geovana Peres defended her PBCNZ New Zealand title against Lani Daniels in their first 10-round fight.[18] Lani Daniel's is well known for being a multiple New Zealand Amateur champion.[19] She has a big amateur boxing background alongside her sister Caroline Daniels.[20] The bout against was extremely close and Peres almost was knocked down in the ninth round. Peres won the bout by a very close Split Decision. After the bout, manager of Lani Daniel's stated they are wanting to have a rematch with Peres as soon as possible.[21]

Road to Title

After Peres bout against Daniels, an announcement was made that big talks were in progress for a future world title bout. The plan was stated that Lani Daniels will take on Nailini Helu sometime in July or August. The winner of that bout will take on Geovana Peres in February 2019 for some sort of regional title in one of the major 4 sanctioning bodies. The winner between Geovana Peres and Lani Daniels or Nailini Helu will take on Alrie Meleisea for a World title. That world title bout will either take place late in 2019 or early 2020.[22] After the announcement of future world title plans, Geovana Peres received her first World ranking from a major boxing sanctioning body. It was announced in early April 2018, that Peres is ranked 5th in the World Boxing Association Heavyweight female rankings.[23]

Amateur Boxing Titles

  • 2016 New Zealand North Island Golden Gloves Gold medallist[24]
    • Defeated Ruby Tefuga 3-0[25]

Professional Boxing Titles

  • New Zealand National Boxing Federation
    • New Zealand National Light Heavyweight Title[26]
  • Professional Boxing Commission New Zealand
    • New Zealand National Light Heavyweight Title (174¾ Ibs)[27]

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
6 fights 5 wins 1 loss
By knockout 0 0
By decision 5 1
Draws 0

[28]

No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
6 Win 5–1 New Zealand Lani Daniels SD 10 16 Mar 2018 New Zealand ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand Defended New Zealand National (PBCNZ version) Light Heavyweight title[29][30]
5 Win 4–1 New Zealand Tessa Tualevao UD 4 14 Dec 2017 New Zealand ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand [31]
4 Win 3–1 New Zealand Trish Vaka UD 8 13 Oct 2017 New Zealand ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand vacant New Zealand national (PBCNZ version) Light Heavyweight title[32]
3 Win 2–1 New Zealand Tessa Tualevao UD 4 1 Jul 2017 New Zealand Manurewa Netball Centre, Manurewa, New Zealand [33]
2 Win 1–1 TongaNew Zealand Nailini Helu UD 8 21 Apr 2017 New Zealand ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand vacant New Zealand National (NZNBF version) Light Heavyweight title[34]
1 Lose 0–1 New Zealand Sarah Long UD 4 10 Mar 2017 New Zealand ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand Professional debut[35]

Research

In 2012, Geovana Peres was credited for contributing to research at Auckland University at their Liggins Institute. The research was about pregnant obese women exercising during pregnancy and the effects on the offspring and their own health. Peres was the assistant physiologist for the research. The Research article was released in 2014.[36]

Personal Life

In July 2018, Geovana Peres became a New Zealand citizen.

References

  1. ↑ "Brazilian boxer wins a second New Zealand title". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  2. ↑ "WBA Female May rankings" (PDF). WBA. Retrieved 2018-06-01.
  3. ↑ "FIGHTING STRONG FOR BOXING TITLE". Gay Express New Zealand. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  4. ↑ "Geovana Peres". PrideNZ. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  5. ↑ "Ringside Fight Night 13 Fight 1 - TEUILA 'BUTTERFLY' LAIKA VS GEOVANA 'SHIELD-MAIDEN' PERES". Youtube. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  6. ↑ "Sarah Long Named as Opponent for Alrie Meleisea in Bid for NZ Heavyweight Title". Women of Boxing. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  7. ↑ "Alrie Meleisea defeats Nailini Helu at ABA Stadium". World Boxing News. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  8. ↑ "Alrie Meleisea vs. Sarah Long is On". Women boxing. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  9. ↑ "Nailini Helu handed NZNBF title chance on April 21". World Boxing News. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  10. ↑ "New Zealand celebrates first LGBT champion in Geovana Peres". World Boxing News. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  11. ↑ "Cancer survivor talks about struggle with sexuality in boxing industry". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  12. ↑ "Peres makes impressive Performance/Wilson Debuts". Women Boxing. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  13. ↑ "Geovana Peres goes for second Title". New Zealand Fighter. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  14. ↑ "A quick and quiet rise to the top for national boxing champion Geovana Peres". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  15. ↑ "Geovana Peres wins second NZ title". New Zealand Fighter. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  16. ↑ "Main Event: Tessa Tualevao (78.5kg) vs Geovana Peres (77.4kg) - Xmas Bash 14Dec17". Gladrap Channel. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  17. ↑ "Geovana Peres makes impressive Performance ""Let's see what the future brings I love boxing "". Gladrap Channel. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  18. ↑ "March 16: Geovana Peres Defends her PBCNZ New Zealand Light Heavyweight Title Against NZPBA New Zealand Champion Lani Daniels". Women of Boxing. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  19. ↑ "Lani Daniels targets Olympics after winning national boxing title". Waikato Times. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  20. ↑ "Daniels sisters making their mark in the ring". Waikato Times. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  21. ↑ "Geovana Peres Successfully defends her title". WomenBoxing. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  22. ↑ "Watch Out World, The Championship Plan for New Zealand Heavyweights". Women of Boxing. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  23. ↑ "New Zealand's Geovana Peres Cracks into the WBA Rankings at Number 5". Women of Boxing. Retrieved 2018-04-05.
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  25. ↑ "Geovana Peres Profile". Awakening Fighters. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  26. ↑ "Peres vs Helu". Boxrec Fight Wiki. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  27. ↑ "Fight:2183423". Boxrec Fight Wiki. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  28. ↑ "Geovana Peres". BoxRec. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  29. ↑ "Geovana Peres v Lani Daniels". Boxrec. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  30. ↑ "Fight:2223110". Boxrec Fight Wiki. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  31. ↑ "Geovana Peres v Tessa Tualevao". Boxrec. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  32. ↑ "Geovana Peres v Trish Vaka". Boxrec. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  33. ↑ "Geovana Peres v Tessa Tualevao". Boxrec. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  34. ↑ "Geovana Peres v Nailini Helu". Boxrec. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  35. ↑ "Sarah Long v Geovana Peres". Boxrec. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
  36. ↑ "Geovana Peres Profile". Research gate. Retrieved 2018-04-01.
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