Daniel Tai

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]

Daniel Cain Tai
Born	Daniel Tai (1977-06-01) 1 June 1977 (age 48)
Other names	The Hitman
Residence	Auckland, New Zealand
Nationality	New Zealander
Height	170 cm (5 ft 7 in)
Weight	110.4 kg (243 lb; 17 st 5 lb)
Division	Heavyweight
Reach	172 cm (67.7 in)
Style	Boxing Kickboxing
Professional boxing record
Total	39
Wins	23
By knockout	6
Losses	12
By knockout	1
Draws	4
Kickboxing record
Total	64
Wins	51
By knockout	18
Losses	11
Draws	2
Other information
Notable relatives	Jordan 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 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

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

Professional boxing record

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