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New Zealander professional boxer
Reece Papuni Born (1987-10-02 ) 2 October 1987 (age 36 ) Christchurch , New ZealandResidence Christchurch , New ZealandNationality New Zealand Height 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in ) Weight 77 kg (170 lb; 12 st 2 lb ) Division Light Heavyweight Reach 185 cm (72.8 in ) Stance Orthodox Years active 2012–present Total 17 Wins 14 By knockout 7 Losses 3 By knockout 3 Draws 0
Boxing record from BoxRec
Last updated on: 28 January 2017
Reece Papuni (born 2 October 1987) is a New Zealand professional boxer . As an amateur, he reached the quarterfinals of the 2010 Commonwealth Games .[1] [2] [3]
Papuni is a former New Zealand national Light Heavyweight champion when he defeated Sam Rapira for the title in October 2014.[4] [5] [6]
Amateur Career
During his amateur career, Papuni got to fight on a David Tua undercard as an amateur when Papuni took on Tyson Sykes on the Tua vs Barrett II fight card.[7] [8]
Professional Boxing Career
Early Professional Career
In 2013, Papuni took on Scott Taliauli at the Wilding Park.[9] [10]
Papuni vs Rapira
In October 2014, Papuni took on one of his biggest rivals of his careers, Sam Rapira for the New Zealand national (NZNBF version ) Light Heavyweight title on a Joseph Parker undercard,[11] Duco Events .[12] [13] [14] [15] [16]
WBA Regional title fight, Christchurch return
Papuni was orginally schedualed to fight on another Joseph Parker underder with Duco events in March 2015,[17] [18] [19] [20] Horncastle Arena in Christchurch. Papuni won the fight by fifth round stoppage. The event raised $183,000 for charity.[21]
Super 8 Four Man Tournament
In early November 2015, Papuni Took part in the Four man Tournament.[22] Robert Berridge , Sefo Falekaono and Brad Riddell in the tournament.[23] [24] [25] [26] [27] [28] [29] [30]
Hometown return, Australasian title, Retirement
In March 2016, Papuni took on Joshua Tai at the Addington Raceway. Papuni won the fight by Majority Decision. Papuni at the time contimplated moving to Australia to improve his career.[31] [32]
After three years from being away from the ring, Papuni took on Blake Caparello for the WBA Oceania Light Heavyweight title.[33] [34]
Amateur boxing titles
2003 New Zealand Amateur Champion (Junior 81 kg ) [35]
2009 New Zealand Amateur 81 kg Champion[36]
2010 Jameson Belt (Most scientific senior male) 76th Winner[37]
2010 New Zealand Amateur 81 kg Champion
2011 New Zealand Amateur 81 kg Champion
Professional boxing titles
Professional boxing record
17 fights
14 wins
3 losses
By knockout
7 3
By decision
7 0
Draws
0
Res.
Record
Opponent
Type
Rd., Time
Date
Location
Notes
Win
14–3
UD 6 2019-11-9
Lose
13–3
Blake Caparello
TKO 8, (10 )
2019-08-9
For WBA Oceania light heavyweight title
Lose
13–2
Faris Chevalier
TKO 9, (10 ) 2:20
2016-09-10
For vacant Australasian super middleweight title
Win
13–1
MD 8 2016-03-05
Addington Raceway , Christchurch, New Zealand
Win
12–1
Robert Berridge
SD 4, (3 )
2015-11-03
Super 8 Four Man Light Heavyweight Tournament Final
Win
11–1
Brad Riddell
UD 4, (3 )
2015-11-03
SkyCity Convention Centre , Auckland, New ZealandSuper 8 Four Man Light Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final
Win
10–1
TKO 5, (8 )
2015-09-12
Loss
9–1
Trent Broadhurst
TKO 5, (10 ) 2:19
2015-06-19
Brisbane Convention Centre , Brisbane , AustraliaFor vacant WBA Oceania light heavyweight title
Win
9–0
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 ZealandWon NZNBF light heavyweight title
Win
7–0
TKO 6, (6 )
2014-04-04
Win
6–0
TKO 1, 6 2:53
2014-02-28
Win
5–0
TKO 3, 6
2013-11-01
Wilding Park , Christchurch, New Zealand
Win
4–0
UD 10 2013-07-20
Won vacant World Boxing Federation Oceania light heavyweight title
Win
3–0
TKO 1, (6 ) 2:15
2013-02-28
Win
2–0
UD 6 2012-09-06
Win
1–0
UD 6 2012-04-12
Christchurch , New Zealand
Personal Life
Papuni is Maori with decendents of Ngā Rauru , Ngai Tahu , and Ngāti Porou .[38]
Awards and recognitions
2019 Gladrap Boxing Awards Returning Boxer of the year (Nominated) [39] [40] [41]
References
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^ "Joseph Parker v Sherman Williams" . Getty Images. Retrieved 7 July 2022 .
^ "Boxing coach Phil Shatford says honours should be shared" . Stuff NZ. Retrieved 7 July 2022 .
^ "Fitzy fights on for new home" . Stuff NZ. Retrieved 7 July 2022 .
^ "Undercards Announced For Tua Vrs Barrett II Fight" . Info News. Retrieved 7 July 2022 .
^ "Bout major career test for Heads" . Stuff NZ. Retrieved 7 July 2022 .
^ "Bowyn Morgan gets first major regional title opportunity" . Ring News . Retrieved 7 July 2022 .
^ Richens, Matt. "Reece Papuni ready to rumble in the rubble" . Stuff NZ . Retrieved 7 July 2022 .
^ "Unusually bold Parker predicts knockout win" . Stuff NZ . Retrieved 7 July 2022 .
^ Richens, Matt. "Boxer Reece Papuni shows he is the real deal" . Stuff . Retrieved 15 October 2015 .
^ a b Johnstone, Duncan. "Reece Papuni's next fight set to be a knockout" . Stuff . Retrieved 15 October 2015 .
^ "Rapira takes on Carr in trans-Tasman bout" . Stuff NZ . Retrieved 7 July 2022 .
^ "Boxing: Huge numbers for nationals" . Otago Daily Times . Retrieved 7 July 2022 .
^ Bird, Tony. "Sam Rapira wants to settle score with Papuni" . Stuff . Retrieved 15 October 2015 .
^ "Joseph Parker's next fight - Auckland, March 5" . Scoop . Retrieved 7 July 2020 .
^ "Reece Papuni on The Hunt For a High WBA Rating" . Boxing Scene . Retrieved 7 July 2022 .
^ "WBA Title Fights This Weekend" . WBA . Retrieved 7 July 2022 .
^ "Reece Papuni loses for first time as a pro" . Stuff NZ . Retrieved 7 July 2022 .
^ "Battle of the Rebuild raises $183,000 for two charities" . Stuff NZ . Retrieved 7 July 2022 .
^ "Boxing: From street fights to Fight Night" . New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 7 July 2022 .
^ Wilson, Clay. "Reece Papuni excited for Super 8 event and chance to press claims overseas" . Stuff . Retrieved 15 October 2015 .
^ "Boxrec Full event" . Boxrec. Retrieved 15 October 2015 .
^ "Super 8 Fight Night" . VSLIVE. Retrieved 15 October 2015 .
^ "Kickboxing champ helps finalise Super 8 lineup" . New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 7 July 2022 .
^ "Super 8 light heavyweight four-man division looking fierce" . Te Ao Maori TV. Retrieved 7 July 2022 .
^ "Video: Reece Papuni beats Rob Berridge for Super 8 light heavyweight title" . Newshub. Retrieved 7 July 2022 .
^ "Berridge meets match" . New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 7 July 2022 .
^ "ALVAREZ KEEPING HIS EYES ON THE PRIZE DESPITE PREPARING FOR NEW OPPONENT" . Premier Boxing Champions. Retrieved 7 July 2022 .
^ "Reece Papuni looking to shift across the Tasman to boost boxing career" . Stuff NZ. Retrieved 7 July 2022 .
^ "Coasting over for boxer Reece Papuni as career gets serious with title fight" . Stuff NZ. Retrieved 7 July 2022 .
^ "Caparello and Papuni Make Weight" . WBA Oceania. Retrieved 7 July 2022 .
^ "Pro boxing returns to Nelson" . Nelson Weekly. Retrieved 7 July 2022 .
^ "New Zealand Amatuer [sic] Champions History" . Boxingnz. Retrieved 23 October 2015 .
^ "New Zealand Amatuer [sic] Champions History" . Boxingnz. Retrieved 15 October 2015 .
^ "Jameson Title History" . Boxingnz. Retrieved 15 October 2015 .
^ "Christchurch boxer Reece PAPUNI" . Maori Sports Awards. Retrieved 7 July 2022 .
^ "Gladrap Awards 2019" . Gladrap Channel. Retrieved 3 January 2020 .
^ "New Zealand finally gets their own Boxing awards" . Scoop. Retrieved 7 July 2022 .
^ "2019 New Zealand Gladrap Boxing Award Winners" . New Zealand Boxing Awards. Retrieved 7 July 2022 .
Vacant
WBF Oceania Light Heavyweight Vacant
Preceded by
Sam Rapira
NZNBF Light Heavyweight Incumbent
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