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.
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. 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

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
39Lose23–12–4 David Light621 July 2018 ABA Stadium, Auckland
38Win23–11–4 Conrad Lam1029 March 2018 Shed 10, Aucklandvacant New Zealand National Boxing Federation heavyweight title
37Lose22–11–4 Hemi Ahio101 September 2017 AMI Netball Centre, St Johnsvacant PBCNZ & vacant IBO Oceania - Oriental heavyweight title
36Lose22–10–4 Junior Fa1018 March 2017 AMI Netball Centre, St Johnsvacant New Zealand Professional Boxing Association heavyweight title
35Win22–9–4 Thomas Peato43 December 2016 The Fight Club, Ellerslie, New Zealand
34Draw21–9–4 Kiki Toa Leutele41 July 2016 ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
33Win21–9–3 Jayson Aloese428 May 2016 ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
32Draw20–9–3 Alapati A'asa421 May 2016 Vodafone Events Centre, Manukau City, New Zealand
31Win20–9–2 Felise Leniu425 February 2016 ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
30Win19–9–2 Junior Pati44 December 2010 Headhunters Motorcycle Club, Ellerslie, New Zealand
29Lose18–9–2 Chauncy Welliver1221 August 2010 Panmure Lagoon Stadium, Panmure, New Zealandinterim WBO Asia Pacific & New Zealand National Boxing Federation heavyweight title
28Lose18–8–2 Chauncy Welliver1222 May 2010 Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, Tauranga, New Zealandinterim WBO Asia Pacific & New Zealand National Boxing Federation heavyweight title
27Win18–7–2 Gogosina Ulutoa41 May 2010 Headhunters Motorcycle Club, Ellerslie, New Zealand
26Lose17–7–2 Jameson Bostic42 May 2009 Headhunters Motorcycle Club, Ellerslie, New Zealand
25Win17–6–2 Junior Pati411 December 2008 Manurewa Netball Centre, Manurewa, New Zealand
24Win16–6–2 Joey Wilson46 December 2008 Headhunters Motorcycle Club, Ellerslie, New Zealand
23Lose15–6–2 Bob Gasio48 November 2008 ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
22Lose15–5–2 Chauncy Welliver2 2:1016 August 2008 YMCA Stadium, Auckland, New ZealandNew Zealand National Boxing Federation heavyweight title
21Win15–4–2 Seiaute Ma'ilata5 13 May 2008 Leisure Centre, Otara, New Zealand
20Lose14–4–2 Richard Tutaki45 May 2007 Headhunters Motorcycle Club, Ellerslie, New Zealand
19Win14–3–2 Elisara Sii Uta1211 November 2006 Vodafone Events Centre, Manukau City, New ZealandNew Zealand National Boxing Federation heavyweight title
18Win13–3–2 Sam Leuii2 0:535 June 2006 Manurewa Netball Centre, Manurewa, New Zealandvacant New Zealand National Boxing Federation heavyweight title
17Draw12–3–2 Amosa Zinck426 May 2005 ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
16Win12–3–1 Sam Leuii624 June 2004 ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
15Win11–3–1 Elisara Sii Uta6 28 August 2003 ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
14Lose10–3–1 Sean Sullivan1211 April 2003 ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealandvacant New Zealand National Boxing Federation light heavyweight title
13Lose10–2–1 Danny Green6 7 December 2001 Wyong RSL Club, Wyong, New South Wales, Australia
12Win10–1–1 Wilhem Schwalger2 25 October 2001 ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
11Win9–1–1 Ivan Rukavina824 March 2001 Croatian Cultural Centre, Te Atatū, New Zealand
10Win8–1–1 Jimmy Fale814 February 2001 ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
9Lose7–1–1 Fale Braxton44 February 2001 ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
8Draw7–0–1 Gerrard Zohs413 December 2000 ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
7Win7–0 David O'Neill67 December 2000 ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
6Win6–0 Jimmy Fale612 October 2000 Rosa Pasifika Night Club, Otara, New Zealand
5Win5–0 Mika Samoa2 31 August 2000 Rosa Pasifika Night Club, Otara, New Zealand
4Win4–0 Tuala Taulaga4 30 July 2000 Caledonian Hall, Belfast, Christchurch, New Zealand
3Win3–0 Jake Rasmussen429 July 2000 Northland Memorial Hall, Dargaville, New Zealand
2Win2–0 Eni Latu427 July 2000 Rosa Pasifica Night Club, Otara, New Zealand
1Win1–0 Thomas Faloa620 July 2000 ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New ZealandProfessional debut