Daniel Tai

Daniel Tai is a New Zealand professional boxer. He is a two time NZNBF Heavyweight Title and former ranked 12th in the WBO Asia Pacific rankings.[1]

Daniel Cain Tai
BornDaniel Tai
1st june 1977
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
ChildrenEden, Daniel jr
Notable relativesJordan Tai
Boxing record from BoxRec
last updated on: 28 January 2017

Tai currently holds the NZNBF heavyweight title belt.

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

Professional boxing titles
  • New Zealand National Boxing Federation
    • New Zealand National heavyweight title (220½ lbs) 2006
    • New Zealand National heavyweight title (235¼ lbs) 2018

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
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 David Light UD 6 21 July 2018 ABA Stadium, Auckland
38 Win 23–11–4 Conrad Lam UD 10 29 March 2018 Shed 10, Auckland vacant New Zealand National Boxing Federation (NZNBF) heavyweight title
37 Lose 22–11–4 Hemi Ahio UD 10 1 September 2017 AMI Netball Centre, St Johns vacant PBCNZ & vacant IBO Oceania - Oriental heavyweight title
36 Lose 22–10–4 Junior Fa MD 10 18 March 2017 AMI Netball Centre, St Johns vacant New Zealand Professional Boxing Association (NZPBA) heavyweight title
35 Win 22–9–4 Thomas Peato UD 4 3 December 2016 The Fight Club, Ellerslie, New Zealand
34 Draw 21–9–4 Kiki Toa Leutele[5] MD 4 1 July 2016 ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
33 Win 21–9–3 Jayson Aloese UD 4 28 May 2016 ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
32 Draw 20–9–3 Alapati A'asa[6] MD 4 21 May 2016 Vodafone Events Centre, Manukau City, New Zealand
31 Win 20–9–2 Felise Leniu[7] UD 4 25 February 2016 ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
30 Win 19–9–2 Junior Pati MD 4 4 December 2010 Headhunters Motorcycle Club, Ellerslie, New Zealand
29 Lose 18–9–2 Chauncy Welliver[8] UD 12 21 August 2010 Panmure Lagoon Stadium, Panmure, New Zealand interim WBO Asia Pacific & New Zealand National Boxing Federation (NZNBF) heavyweight title
28 Lose 18–8–2 Chauncy Welliver[9] UD 12 22 May 2010 Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, Tauranga, New Zealand interim WBO Asia Pacific & New Zealand National Boxing Federation (NZNBF) heavyweight title
27 Win 18–7–2 Gogosina Ulutoa UD 4 1 May 2010 Headhunters Motorcycle Club, Ellerslie, New Zealand
26 Lose 17–7–2 Jameson Bostic UD 4 2 May 2009 Headhunters Motorcycle Club, Ellerslie, New Zealand
25 Win 17–6–2 Junior Pati UD 4 11 December 2008 Manurewa Netball Centre, Manurewa, New Zealand
24 Win 16–6–2 Joey Wilson MD 4 6 December 2008 Headhunters Motorcycle Club, Ellerslie, New Zealand
23 Lose 15–6–2 Bob Gasio UD 4 8 November 2008 ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
22 Lose 15–5–2 Chauncy Welliver[10] DQ 2 (12) 2:10 16 August 2008 YMCA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand New Zealand National Boxing Federation (NZNBF) heavyweight title
21 Win 15–4–2 Seiaute Ma'ilata TKO 5 (6) 13 May 2008 Leisure Centre, Otara, New Zealand
20 Lose 14–4–2 Richard Tutaki MD 4 5 May 2007 Headhunters Motorcycle Club, Ellerslie, New Zealand
19 Win 14–3–2 Elisara Sii Uta SD 12 11 November 2006 Vodafone Events Centre, Manukau City, New Zealand New Zealand National Boxing Federation (NZNBF) heavyweight title
18 Win 13–3–2 Sam Leuii TKO 2 (12) 0:53 5 June 2006 Manurewa Netball Centre, Manurewa, New Zealand vacant New Zealand National Boxing Federation (NZNBF) heavyweight title
17 Draw 12–3–2 Amosa Zinck PTS 4 26 May 2005 ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
16 Win 12–3–1 Sam Leuii PTS 6 24 June 2004 ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
15 Win 11–3–1 Elisara Sii Uta TKO 6 (6) 28 August 2003 ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
14 Lose 10–3–1 Sean Sullivan[11] PTS 12 11 April 2003 ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand vacant New Zealand National Boxing Federation (NZNBF) light heavyweight title
13 Lose 10–2–1 Danny Green TKO 6 (10) 7 December 2001 Wyong RSL Club, Wyong, New South Wales, Australia
12 Win 10–1–1 Wilhem Schwalger TKO 2 (6) 25 October 2001 ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
11 Win 9–1–1 Ivan Rukavina PTS 8 24 March 2001 Croatian Cultural Centre, Te Atatū, New Zealand
10 Win 8–1–1 Jimmy Fale PTS 8 14 February 2001 ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
9 Lose 7–1–1 Fale Braxton PTS 4 4 February 2001 ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
8 Draw 7–0–1 Gerrard Zohs PTS 4 13 December 2000 ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
7 Win 7–0 David O'Neill PTS 6 7 December 2000 ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
6 Win 6–0 Jimmy Fale PTS 6 12 October 2000 Rosa Pasifika Night Club, Otara, New Zealand
5 Win 5–0 Mika Samoa TKO 2 (4) 31 August 2000 Rosa Pasifika Night Club, Otara, New Zealand
4 Win 4–0 Tuala Taulaga KO 4 (4) 30 July 2000 Caledonian Hall, Belfast, Christchurch, New Zealand
3 Win 3–0 Jake Rasmussen PTS 4 29 July 2000 Northland Memorial Hall, Dargaville, New Zealand
2 Win 2–0 Eni Latu PTS 4 27 July 2000 Rosa Pasifica Night Club, Otara, New Zealand
1 Win 1–0 Thomas Faloa PTS 6 20 July 2000 ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand Professional debut

References
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  2. "Big Time Boxing Hits Tauranga". Sun Live. Retrieved 10 October 2010.
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  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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