Sam Rapira (boxer)

Sam Rapira
Born Samuel Rapira
(1983-11-02) 2 November 1983
New Plymouth, New Zealand
Other names The Terror
Residence New Plymouth, New Zealand
Height 182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight 79.3 kg (175 lb; 12 st 7 lb)
Division Light Heavyweight
Reach 183 cm (72.0 in)
Stance Orthodox
Trainer Lolo Heimuli
Years active 2013–2017
Professional boxing record
Total 20
Wins 16
By knockout 10
Losses 4
By knockout 2
Draws 0
Amateur record
Total 70
Wins 59
Losses 11
Other information
Occupation Promoter and Professional Boxer
Notable relatives Sam Rapira (Cousins)
Website www.rapiraboxing.co.nz
Boxing record from BoxRec
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  New Zealand
Arafura Games
2011 Darwin Light-heavyweight
last updated on: 28th January 2017

Sam Rapira (born 2 November 1983) is a New Zealand boxing promoter and professional boxer.

Rapira had a very well credentialed amateur career, fighting 70 fights before turning pro.[1] Rapira was his own promoter, promoting every fight he has had in New Plymouth.[2]

Charity

Rapira, his brother Jake and their co-owned boxing gym do regular charity work for the community and SPCA. Their biggest contribution is organizing food banks for the winter months and Christmas Season. They donate to the community including the food banks on average a hundred times a month.[3]

Personal life

Born in, New Plymouth, New Zealand, Rapira is the cousin of New Zealand rugby league international, Sam Rapira.

Amateur career

Rapira has fought in seventy amateur boxing bouts, fighting local stars like Reece Papuni and Gunnar Jackson, Australian Damien Hooper, and German Champion, Enrice Koelling. Rapira biggest win was at the 2011 Arafura Games where he won the silver medal in the 81 kg division.[4] The biggest upset of the tournament was when Rapira defeated world ranked number one at the time Vijender Singh. Sam Rapira was the captain of the New Zealand Boxing team, which went on to win five Golds and three Silvers.[5]

Professional career

Berridge vs Rapira

In July 2016, Rapira Announced that he will be self promoting his 8th show with Rapira taking on Robert Berridge in the main event. This is one of New Zealand's most talked about dream fight in the light heavyweight weight division. The bout took place at TSB Stadium in September 2016.[6] Berridge won the bout by unanimous decision.[7] After the bout Berridge commented on how poor referee David Craig (who is also President of New Zealand National Boxing Federation) officiated the fight, with the lack of control and not stepping in when there was too much holding or wrestling.[8]

Ford vs Rapira

On October 29, 2016, it was announced that Rapira would face Ryan Ford on February 17, 2017 for the Vacant UBO World Light Heavyweight Championship.[9][10] He lost the fight via TKO in the ninth round.[11]

Maniapoto vs Rapira

On April 5, 2017, Rapira announced his retirement fight which will take place on May 26 against undefeated boxer, Tipene Maniapoto.[12] Rapira final undercard will include the debut of Tania Reid going up against Wendy Talbot and Taranaki's Simon Jullen going against Taihiti's Tautu Brillant.[13] A few days before the bout, Rapira announce that the fight was upgraded to a title bout for the PABA title.[14] Rapira won the bout by Unanimous Decision with Maniapoto being knocked down multiple times throughout the bout.

Championships

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
20 fights 16 wins 4 losses
By knockout 10 2
By decision 6 2
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
20 Win 16–4 New Zealand Tipene Maniapoto UD 10 May 26, 2017 New Zealand TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand Won Vacant PABA Light Heavyweight Title
19 Loss 15–4 Canada Ryan Ford TKO 9 (12), 2:09 February 17, 2017 Singapore Foochow Building, Singapore For Vacant UBO World Light Heavyweight Title
18 Lose 15–3 New Zealand Robert Berridge[18] UD 8 September 16, 2016 New Zealand TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand
17 Win 15–2 New Zealand Craig Turner[19] TKO 4 (6) June 30, 2016 New Zealand Standfords Event Centre, Opunake, New Zealand
16 Win 14–2 Samoa Togasilimai Letoa[20] UD 8 April 2, 2016 New ZealandTSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand
15 Win 13–2 SamoaNew Zealand Vaimoli Ioelu[21] UD 4 February 25, 2016 New Zealand ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
14 Win 12–2 New Zealand Sivan Hermez[22] TKO 4 (6) December 12, 2015 New ZealandThe Hub, Hawera New Zealand
13 Loss 11–2 Australia Rob Powdrill SD 10 August 22, 2015 New ZealandTSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand For Vacant IBO Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Title[23]
12 Win 11–1 New Zealand Sam Loli[24] UD 6 June 26, 2015 New ZealandStandfords Event Centre, Opunake, New Zealand
11 Win 10–1 Australia Dean Purdon[25] KO 3 (10) 2:46 April 18, 2015 New ZealandTSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand Won Vacant IBO Asia Pacific Light Heavyweight Title
10 Win 9–1 FijiNew Zealand Edwin Samy[26] SD 6 February 7, 2015 New ZealandWar Memorial Hall, Waitara, New Zealand
9 Loss 8–1 New Zealand Reece Papuni[27] TKO 4 (10) October 16, 2014 New ZealandThe Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand Lost NZNBF Light Heavyweight Title
8 Win 8–0 United KingdomNew Zealand Richard Hackney[28] KO 5 (10) September 12, 2014 New ZealandTSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand Won Vacant NZNBF Light Heavyweight Title
7 Win 7–0 FijiNew Zealand Taito Ratuere[29] UD 6 June 4, 2014 New ZealandThe Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
6 Win 6–0 PakistanNew Zealand Kashif Mumtaz[30] TKO 2 (6) 2:43 February 14, 2014 New ZealandTSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand
5 Win 5–0 SamoaNew Zealand Moses Ioelu[31] KO 4 (6) December 13, 2013 New ZealandYMCA Gymnasium, New Plymouth, New Zealand
4 Win 4–0 Fiji Isaia Maku Jnr[32] TKO 1 (6) 2:21 November 16, 2013 New Zealand Claudelands Arena, Hamilton, New Zealand
3 Win 3–0 SamoaNew Zealand Atalili Fai[33] TKO 3 (4) October 10, 2013 New Zealand The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
2 Win 2–0 New Zealand Viliami Toafi[34] TKO 1 (4) 2:09 June 13, 2013 New Zealand The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
1 Win 1–0 TongaNew Zealand Scott Taliauli TKO 3 (4) 0:35 April 6, 2013 New Zealand TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand
Promoted 8 Fight nights[35]
Date. Location Featured Bout Title Role
2017-05-26 New Zealand TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand New Zealand Sam Rapira vs New Zealand Tipene Maniapoto Promoter
2016-09-16 New Zealand TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand New Zealand Sam Rapira vs New ZealandRobert Berridge Promoter
2016-04-02 New Zealand TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand New Zealand Sam Rapira vs SamoaTogasilimai Letoa Promoter
2015-08-22 New Zealand TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand New Zealand Sam Rapira vs AustraliaRob Powdrill Vacant IBO Inter-Continental light heavyweight title Promoter
2015-04-18 New Zealand TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand New Zealand Sam Rapira vs AustraliaDean Purdon Vacant IBO Asia Pacific Light Heavyweight Title Promoter
2014-09-12 New Zealand TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand New Zealand Sam Rapira vs United KingdomNew ZealandRichard Hackney Vacant NZNBF Light Heavyweight Title Promoter
2014-02-14 New Zealand TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand United StatesNew Zealand Chauncy Welliver vs United StatesBilly Wright WBC Latino, WBC FECARBOX, WBC Asian Boxing Council heavyweight titles Promoter
2013-12-13 New Zealand YMCA Gymnasium, New Plymouth, New Zealand New Zealand Sam Rapira vs SamoaNew ZealandMoses Ioelu Promoter
2013-04-06 New Zealand TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand New Zealand Sam Rapira vs TongaNew ZealandScott Taliauli Promoter

References

  1. ↑ "Rapira wins first pro fight by TKO". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
  2. ↑ "IBO Champions". IBO. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
  3. ↑ "Boxing for beans". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
  4. ↑ "Arafura Games 2011 - Boxing". Fox Sports Pulse. Retrieved 2015-10-17.
  5. ↑ "Arafura Games 2011 - Boxing Medal Tale". Fox Sports Pulse. Retrieved 2015-10-17.
  6. ↑ "Sam Rapira to face top-ranked light heavyweight". Taranaki Daily News. 2016-08-03. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
  7. ↑ "Sam Rapira suffers unanimous decision loss to Robert Berridge in New Plymouth". Taranaki Daily News. 2016-09-16. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
  8. ↑ "Boxer Robert "The Butcher" Berridge yells at the Referee during Post Fight Interview!". Gladrap Channel. 2016-09-16. Retrieved 2016-01-25.
  9. ↑ "UBO Upcoming bouts and events".
  10. ↑ "Ryan Ford vs. Sam Rapira".
  11. ↑ "UBO Roar in Singapore results".
  12. ↑ "Last fight announced for Sam Rapira". Taranaki Daily News. Retrieved 2017-04-05.
  13. ↑ "Undercard for Rapira's final fight revealed". Taranaki Daily News. Retrieved 2017-04-14.
  14. ↑ "Sam Rapira about to put an end to the Terror". Taranaki Daily News. Retrieved 2017-04-17.
  15. ↑ "Patient Sam Rapira claims New Zealand belt". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
  16. ↑ "Rapira Boxing Events". Rapira Boxing. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
  17. ↑ "Sam Rapira claims vacant title in final bout of career". Taranaki Daily News. Retrieved 2017-05-27.
  18. ↑ "Sam Rapira suffers unanimous decision loss to Robert Berridge in New Plymouth". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
  19. ↑ "Rapira rapt with latest performance as he Ko's opponent". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
  20. ↑ "Sam Rapira wins unanimous points decision over Samoan champion". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
  21. ↑ "Boxing: Fighting fit, ready to rumble for charity". NZHerald. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
  22. ↑ "Sam Rapira wins comeback fight". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
  23. ↑ "Career in limbo as Rapira takes time to reflect". Stuff. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
  24. ↑ "Langton gets the business done in front of vocal home crowd". Stuff. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
  25. ↑ "Sam Rapira thrills hometown fans with title win". Stuff. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
  26. ↑ "Rapira bounces back at fight night". Stuff. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
  27. ↑ "Boxer Reece Papuni shows he is the real deal". Stuff. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
  28. ↑ "Patient Sam Rapira claims New Zealand belt". Stuff. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
  29. ↑ "Boxing: Meehan takes inaugural Super 8 final". NZHerald. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
  30. ↑ "Big boys biff before bad break ends it". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
  31. ↑ "Rapira builds on his winning streak". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
  32. ↑ "Boxing: Tua retires after defeat". NZHerald. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
  33. ↑ "One-way traffic for Sam Rapira against Atalili Fai". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
  34. ↑ "Relentless Sam Rapira powers to fast TKO". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
  35. ↑ "Sam Rapira Boxrec Promoter Record". Boxrec. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
Vacant
Title last held by
Taito Ratuere
Stripped		 NZNBF Light Heavyweight
Title
September 12, 2014 – October 16, 2014		 Succeeded by
Reece Papuni
Vacant
Title last held by
Sonni Michael Angelo
Vacated		 IBO Asia Pacific Light Heavyweight
Title
April 18, 2015 – August 22, 2015		 Incumbent
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