Reece Papuni

Reece Papuni (born 2 October 1987 in Christchurch, New Zealand) is a professional light heavyweight boxer.

Reece Papuni
Born (1987-10-02) 2 October 1987
Christchurch, New Zealand
ResidenceChristchurch, New Zealand
Height179 cm (5 ft 10 in)
Weight77 kg (170 lb; 12 st 2 lb)
DivisionLight Heavyweight
Reach185 cm (72.8 in)
StanceOrthodox
Years active2012–present
Professional boxing record
Total16
Wins13
By knockout7
Losses3
By knockout3
Draws0
Other information
OccupationProfessional boxer
Boxing record from BoxRec
last updated on: 28 January 2017

Before turning pro Papuni was a well credentialed amateur boxing, winning a few amateur titles and reaching the quarter finals of the 2010 Commonwealth Games.[1]

Papuni vs Rapira

Papuni biggest win in his career was against Sam Rapira for Rapira's New Zealand National Boxing Federation light heavyweight title. The two have fought each other five times before in the amateurs, however Rapira only won once out of the five meetings. Papuni won by TKO in the fourth round. A rematch has been talk about but nothing has same from it.[2][3][4]

Super 8 Four Man Tournament

In early November 2015, Papuni Took part in the Four man Tournament. Papuni joined Robert Berridge, Sefo Falekaono and Brad Riddell in the tournament.[5][6][7] Papuni Won the Tournament, winning against Brad Riddell and Robert Berridge.

Amateur boxing titles
  • 2003 New Zealand Amateur Champion (Junior 81 kg) [8]
  • 2009 New Zealand Amateur 81 kg Champion[9]
  • 2010 Jameson Belt (Most scientific senior male) 76th Winner[10]
  • 2010 New Zealand Amateur 81 kg Champion
  • 2011 New Zealand Amateur 81 kg Champion

Professional boxing titles
  • Tournament
    • Super Eight Boxing Tournament Winner (2015)
  • World Boxing Federation
    • WBF Oceania light heavyweight title (2013)[4]
  • New Zealand National Boxing Federation
    • New Zealand National light heavyweight title(2014)

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
16 fights 13 wins 3 losses
By knockout 7 3
By decision 6 0
Draws 0
Res. Record Opponent Type Rd., Time Date Location Notes
Lose 13–3 Blake Caparello TKO 8, (10) 2019-08-9 The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria, Australia World Boxing Association Oceania Light Heavy Title
Lose 13–2 Faris Chevalier TKO 9, (10) 2:20 2016-09-10 Mansfield Tavern, Mansfield, Queensland, Australia Vacant Australasian Super Middleweight Title
Win 13–1 Joshua Tai MD 8 2016-03-05 Addington Raceway, Christchurch, New Zealand
Win 12–1 Robert Berridge SD 4, (3) 2015-11-03 SkyCity Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand Super 8 Four Man Light Heavyweight Tournament Final
Original result ended in a draw so it went to an extra round.
Win 11–1 Brad Riddell UD 4, (3) 2015-11-03 SkyCity Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand Super 8 Four Man Light Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final
Original result ended in a draw so it went to an extra round.
Win 10–1 Tony Iapesa TKO 5, (8) 2015-09-12 Horncastle Arena, Christchurch, New Zealand
Loss 9–1 Trent Broadhurst TKO 5, (10) 2:19 2015-06-19 Brisbane Convention Centre, Brisbane, Australia vacant WBA Oceania light heavyweight title
Win 9–0 Mike Junior Kapi KO 2, (8) 0:37 2014-11-22 Horncastle Arena, Christchurch, New Zealand
Win 8–0 Sam Rapira TKO 4, (10) 2014-10-16 The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand NZNBF light heavyweight title
Win 7–0 Eddie Lenart TKO 6, (6) 2014-04-04 Cathedral Square, Christchurch, New Zealand
Win 6–0 Avefu'a Iakopo Jnr TKO 1, 6 2:53 2014-02-28 Hornby Working Men's Club, Christchurch, New Zealand
Win 5–0 Scott Taliauli TKO 3, 6 2013-11-01 Wilding Park, Christchurch, New Zealand
Win 4–0 Andrew Robinson UD 10 2013-07-20 Roy Stokes Hall, Christchurch, New Zealand vacant World Boxing Federation Oceania light heavyweight title
Win 3–0 Ritchie Harris TKO 1, (6) 2:15 2013-02-28 Hornby Working Men's Club, Christchurch, New Zealand
Win 2–0 Jacques Marsters UD 6 2012-09-06 Hornby Working Men's Club, Christchurch, New Zealand
Win 1–0 John Roil UD 6 2012-04-12 Hornby Working Men's Club, Christchurch, New Zealand

Awards and recognitions
  • 2019 Gladrap Boxing Awards Returning Boxer of the year (Nominated)[11]

References
  1. "Commonwealth Games Results". Commonwealth Games. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  2. Richens, Matt. "Boxer Reece Papuni shows he is the real deal". Stuff. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  3. Bird, Tony. "Sam Rapira wants to settle score with Papuni". Stuff. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  4. Johnstone, Duncan. "Reece Papuni's next fight set to be a knockout". Stuff. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  5. Wilson, Clay. "Reece Papuni excited for Super 8 event and chance to press claims overseas". Stuff. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  6. "Boxrec Full event". Boxrec. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  7. "Super 8 Fight Night". VSLIVE. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  8. "New Zealand Amatuer [sic] Champions History". Boxingnz. Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  9. "New Zealand Amatuer [sic] Champions History". Boxingnz. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  10. "Jameson Title History". Boxingnz. Retrieved 15 October 2015.
  11. "Gladrap Awards 2019". Gladrap Channel. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
Vacant WBF Oceania Light Heavyweight
Title
20 July 2013 – 20 July 2014		 Vacant
Preceded by
Sam Rapira		 NZNBF Light Heavyweight
Title
16 October 2014 – Present		 Incumbent
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