{{short description|New Zealand boxer}} {{Use dmy dates|date=March 2017}} {{Infobox martial artist | name = Daniel Cain Tai | image = | image_size = | alt = | caption = | birth_name = Daniel Tai | birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1977|6|1}} | birth_place = | death_date = <!-- {{Death date and age|df=yes|YYYY|MM|DD|YYYY|MM|DD}} --> | death_place = | death_cause = | native_name = | native_name_lang = | other_names = The Hitman | nationality = New Zealander | height = | height_ft = | height_in = | height_cm = 170 | height_footnote = | weight = | weight_lb = | weight_kg = 110.4 | weight_footnote = | weight_class = Heavyweight | reach = | reach_in = | reach_cm = 172 | reach_footnote = | martial_art = Boxing<br>Kickboxing | style = | stance = | fighting_out_of = | team = | teacher = | trainer = | rank = | wrestling = | years_active = | box_win = 23 | box_kowin = 6 | box_loss = 12 | box_koloss = 1 | box_draw = 4 | box_nc = | kickbox_win = 51 | kickbox_kowin = 18 | kickbox_loss = 11 | kickbox_koloss = | kickbox_draw = 2 | kickbox_nc = | mma_kowin = | mma_subwin = | mma_decwin = | mma_dqwin = | mma_otherwin = | mma_koloss = | mma_subloss = | mma_decloss = | mma_dqloss = | mma_otherloss = | mma_draw = | mma_nc = | am_win = | am_kowin = | am_subwin = | am_loss = | am_koloss = | am_subloss = | am_draw = | am_nc = | occupation = | university = | spouse = | relatives = Jordan Tai | children = | students = | club = | website = <!-- {{URL|www.example.com}} --> | boxrec = 34509 | sherdog = | footnotes = | medaltemplates = | show-medals = | updated = 28 January 2017 | module = | module2 = }}
'''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.<ref>{{cite news |title=WBO ASIA PACIFIC RANKING SEPTEMBER 2016 |url= http://www.wboboxing.com/rankings |work=WBO |access-date=10 October 2010}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite news |title=Big Time Boxing Hits Tauranga |url= http://www.sunlive.co.nz/mobile/news/4530-big-time-boxing-hits-tauranga.html |work=Sun Live |access-date=10 October 2010}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=John Blanchette: Klitschko's radar spots Welliver |url= http://www.spokesman.com/stories/2010/oct/02/john-blanchette-klitschkos-radar-spots-welliver/ |work=The Spokesman Review |date=2 October 2010 |access-date=10 October 2010}}</ref> 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== {{BoxingRecordSummary |draws=4 |nc=0 |ko-wins=6 |ko-losses=1 |dec-wins=17 |dec-losses=10 |dq-wins=0 |dq-losses=1 }} <ref>{{cite news |title=Daniel Tai |url= http://boxrec.com/boxer/34509 |work=Boxrec |access-date=10 October 2010}}</ref> {|class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; font-size:95%" |- !{{abbr|No.|Number}} !Result !Record !Opponent !Type !Round, time !Date !Location !Notes |- |39 |{{no2}}Lose |23–12–4 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} David Light |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}} |6 |21 July 2018 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|ABA Stadium, Auckland}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|}} |- |38 |{{yes2}}Win |23–11–4 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Conrad Lam |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}} |10 |29 March 2018 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|Shed 10, Auckland}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|vacant New Zealand National Boxing Federation (NZNBF) heavyweight title}} |- |37 |{{no2}}Lose |22–11–4 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Hemi Ahio |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}} |10 |1 September 2017 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|AMI Netball Centre, St Johns}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|vacant PBCNZ & vacant IBO Oceania - Oriental heavyweight title}} |- |36 |{{no2}}Lose |22–10–4 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Junior Fa |{{abbr|MD|Majority Decision}} |10 |18 March 2017 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|AMI Netball Centre, St Johns}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|vacant New Zealand Professional Boxing Association (NZPBA) heavyweight title}} |- |35 |{{yes2}}Win |22–9–4 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Thomas Peato |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}} |4 |3 December 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|The Fight Club, Ellerslie, New Zealand}} | |- |34 |style="background:#abcdef;"|Draw |21–9–4 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Kiki Toa Leutele<ref>{{cite news |title=Gunnar Jackson loses NZ titles, Junior Fa remains unbeaten on Big Bash event |url= http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/81690154/Gunnar-Jackson-loses-NZ-titles-Junior-Fa-remains-unbeaten-on-Big-Bash-event |work=Stuff |date=2 July 2016 |access-date=10 October 2010}}</ref> |{{abbr|MD|Majority Decision}} |4 |1 July 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand}} | |- |33 |{{yes2}}Win |21–9–3 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Jayson Aloese |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}} |4 |28 May 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand}} | |- |32 |style="background:#abcdef;"|Draw |20–9–3 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|American Samoa}} Alapati A'asa<ref>{{cite news |title=Jordai Tai – Style Switching Champion! |url= http://www.newzealandfighter.co.nz/node/916 |work=NZ Fighter |date=28 February 2016 |access-date=10 October 2010}}</ref> |{{abbr|MD|Majority Decision}} |4 |21 May 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|Vodafone Events Centre, Manukau City, New Zealand}} | |- |31 |{{yes2}}Win |20–9–2 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Felise Leniu<ref>{{cite news |title=Joseph Parker undercard – fight by fight |url= http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/80244354/Joseph-Parker-undercard-fight-by-fight |work=Stuff |date=21 May 2016 |access-date=10 October 2010}}</ref> |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}} |4 |25 February 2016 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand}} | |- |30 |{{yes2}}Win |19–9–2 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|Samoa}} Junior Pati |{{abbr|MD|Majority Decision}} |4 |4 December 2010 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|Headhunters Motorcycle Club, Ellerslie, New Zealand}} | |- |29 |{{no2}}Lose |18–9–2 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Chauncy Welliver<ref>{{cite news |title=Next David Tua bout could be in Sydney |url= http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-sports/4072310/Next-David-Tua-bout-could-be-in-Sydney |work=Stuff |date=29 August 2010 |access-date=10 October 2010}}</ref> |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}} |12 |21 August 2010 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|Panmure Lagoon Stadium, Panmure, New Zealand}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|interim WBO Asia Pacific & New Zealand National Boxing Federation (NZNBF) heavyweight title}} |- |28 |{{no2}}Lose |18–8–2 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Chauncy Welliver<ref>{{cite news |title=Welliver brings along tough work ethic |url= http://www.nzherald.co.nz/bay-of-plenty-times/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=1503345&objectid=10995985 |work=The New Zealand Herald |date=22 May 2010 |access-date=10 October 2010}}</ref> |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}} |12 |22 May 2010 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|Queen Elizabeth Youth Centre, Tauranga, New Zealand}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|interim WBO Asia Pacific & New Zealand National Boxing Federation (NZNBF) heavyweight title}} |- |27 |{{yes2}}Win |18–7–2 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|Samoa}} Gogosina Ulutoa |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}} |4 |1 May 2010 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|Headhunters Motorcycle Club, Ellerslie, New Zealand}} | |- |26 |{{no2}}Lose |17–7–2 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Jameson Bostic |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}} |4 |2 May 2009 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|Headhunters Motorcycle Club, Ellerslie, New Zealand}} | |- |25 |{{yes2}}Win |17–6–2 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|Samoa}} Junior Pati |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}} |4 |11 December 2008 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|Manurewa Netball Centre, Manurewa, New Zealand}} | |- |24 |{{yes2}}Win |16–6–2 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Joey Wilson |{{abbr|MD|Majority Decision}} |4 |6 December 2008 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|Headhunters Motorcycle Club, Ellerslie, New Zealand}} | |- |23 |{{no2}}Lose |15–6–2 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|Samoa}} Bob Gasio |{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}} |4 |8 November 2008 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand}} | |- |22 |{{no2}}Lose |15–5–2 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} Chauncy Welliver<ref>{{cite news |title=New Zealand Boxing News, August 2008 |url= https://magazine.fighttimes.com/new-zealand-boxing-news-august-2008/ |work=NZ Fight Times Magazine |date=16 October 2008 |access-date=10 October 2010}}</ref> |{{abbr|DQ|Disqualification}} |2 (12) {{small|2:10}} |16 August 2008 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|YMCA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|New Zealand National Boxing Federation (NZNBF) heavyweight title}} |- |21 |{{yes2}}Win |15–4–2 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|Samoa}} Seiaute Ma'ilata |{{abbr|TKO|Technical Knockout}} |5 (6) |13 May 2008 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|Leisure Centre, Otara, New Zealand}} | |- |20 |{{no2}}Lose |14–4–2 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Richard Tutaki |{{abbr|MD|Majority Decision}} |4 |5 May 2007 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|Headhunters Motorcycle Club, Ellerslie, New Zealand}} | |- |19 |{{yes2}}Win |14–3–2 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Elisara Sii Uta |{{abbr|SD|Split Decision}} |12 |11 November 2006 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|Vodafone Events Centre, Manukau City, New Zealand}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|New Zealand National Boxing Federation (NZNBF) heavyweight title}} |- |18 |{{yes2}}Win |13–3–2 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Sam Leuii |{{abbr|TKO|Technical Knockout}} |2 (12) {{small|0:53}} |5 June 2006 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|Manurewa Netball Centre, Manurewa, New Zealand}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|vacant New Zealand National Boxing Federation (NZNBF) heavyweight title}} |- |17 |style="background:#abcdef;"|Draw |12–3–2 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|Samoa}} Amosa Zinck |{{abbr|PTS|Points Decision}} |4 |26 May 2005 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand}} | |- |16 |{{yes2}}Win |12–3–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Sam Leuii |{{abbr|PTS|Points Decision}} |6 |24 June 2004 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand}} | |- |15 |{{yes2}}Win |11–3–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Elisara Sii Uta |{{abbr|TKO|Technical Knockout}} |6 (6) |28 August 2003 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand}} | |- |14 |{{no2}}Lose |10–3–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Sean Sullivan<ref>{{cite news |title=Boxing: Ageless Sullivan still dreams of title shot |url= http://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=3002252 |work=The New Zealand Herald |date=1 November 2002 |access-date=10 October 2010}}</ref> |{{abbr|PTS|Points Decision}} |12 |11 April 2003 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|vacant New Zealand National Boxing Federation (NZNBF) light heavyweight title}} |- |13 |{{no2}}Lose |10–2–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|Australia}} Danny Green |{{abbr|TKO|Technical Knockout}} |6 (10) |7 December 2001 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|Australia}} {{small|Wyong RSL Club, Wyong, New South Wales, Australia}} | |- |12 |{{yes2}}Win |10–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|Samoa}} Wilhem Schwalger |{{abbr|TKO|Technical Knockout}} |2 (6) |25 October 2001 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand}} | |- |11 |{{yes2}}Win |9–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|Croatia}} Ivan Rukavina |{{abbr|PTS|Points Decision}} |8 |24 March 2001 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|Croatian Cultural Centre, Te Atatū, New Zealand}} | |- |10 |{{yes2}}Win |8–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Jimmy Fale |{{abbr|PTS|Points Decision}} |8 |14 February 2001 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand}} | |- |9 |{{no2}}Lose |7–1–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Fale Braxton |{{abbr|PTS|Points Decision}} |4 |4 February 2001 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand}} | |- |8 |style="background:#abcdef;"|Draw |7–0–1 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Gerrard Zohs |{{abbr|PTS|Points Decision}} |4 |13 December 2000 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand}} | |- |7 |{{yes2}}Win |7–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} David O'Neill |{{abbr|PTS|Points Decision}} |6 |7 December 2000 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand}} | |- |6 |{{yes2}}Win |6–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Jimmy Fale |{{abbr|PTS|Points Decision}} |6 |12 October 2000 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|Rosa Pasifika Night Club, Otara, New Zealand}} | |- |5 |{{yes2}}Win |5–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Mika Samoa |{{abbr|TKO|Technical Knockout}} |2 (4) |31 August 2000 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|Rosa Pasifika Night Club, Otara, New Zealand}} | |- |4 |{{yes2}}Win |4–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Tuala Taulaga |{{abbr|KO|Knockout}} |4 (4) |30 July 2000 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|Caledonian Hall, Belfast, Christchurch, New Zealand}} | |- |3 |{{yes2}}Win |3–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Jake Rasmussen |{{abbr|PTS|Points Decision}} |4 |29 July 2000 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|Northland Memorial Hall, Dargaville, New Zealand}} | |- |2 |{{yes2}}Win |2–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Eni Latu |{{abbr|PTS|Points Decision}} |4 |27 July 2000 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|Rosa Pasifica Night Club, Otara, New Zealand}} | |- |1 |{{yes2}}Win |1–0 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} Thomas Faloa |{{abbr|PTS|Points Decision}} |6 |20 July 2000 |style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand}} |style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Professional debut}} |}
==References== {{Reflist}}
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