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.
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. 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
ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes39Lose23–12–4 David Light621 July 2018 38Win23–11–4 Conrad Lam1029 March 2018 37Lose22–11–4 Hemi Ahio101 September 2017 36Lose22–10–4 Junior Fa1018 March 2017 35Win22–9–4 Thomas Peato43 December 2016 34Draw21–9–4 Kiki Toa Leutele41 July 2016 33Win21–9–3 Jayson Aloese428 May 2016 32Draw20–9–3 Alapati A'asa421 May 2016 31Win20–9–2 Felise Leniu425 February 2016 30Win19–9–2 Junior Pati44 December 2010 29Lose18–9–2 Chauncy Welliver1221 August 2010 28Lose18–8–2 Chauncy Welliver1222 May 2010 27Win18–7–2 Gogosina Ulutoa41 May 2010 26Lose17–7–2 Jameson Bostic42 May 2009 25Win17–6–2 Junior Pati411 December 2008 24Win16–6–2 Joey Wilson46 December 2008 23Lose15–6–2 Bob Gasio48 November 2008 22Lose15–5–2 Chauncy Welliver2 (12) 16 August 2008 21Win15–4–2 Seiaute Ma'ilata5 (6)13 May 2008 20Lose14–4–2 Richard Tutaki45 May 2007 19Win14–3–2 Elisara Sii Uta1211 November 2006 18Win13–3–2 Sam Leuii2 (12) 5 June 2006 17Draw12–3–2 Amosa Zinck4 26 May 2005 16Win12–3–1 Sam Leuii6 24 June 2004 15Win11–3–1 Elisara Sii Uta6 (6)28 August 2003 14Lose10–3–1 Sean Sullivan1211 April 2003 13Lose10–2–1 Danny Green6 (10)7 December 2001 12Win10–1–1 Wilhem Schwalger2 (6)25 October 2001 11Win9–1–1 Ivan Rukavina824 March 2001 10Win8–1–1 Jimmy Fale814 February 2001 9Lose7–1–1 Fale Braxton44 February 2001 8Draw7–0–1 Gerrard Zohs413 December 2000 7Win7–0 David O'Neill67 December 2000 6Win6–0 Jimmy Fale612 October 2000 5Win5–0 Mika Samoa2 (4)31 August 2000 4 Win4–0 Tuala Taulaga4 (4)30 July 2000 3Win3–0 Jake Rasmussen429 July 2000 2Win2–0 Eni Latu427 July 2000 1Win1–0 Thomas Faloa620 July 2000
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