# Daniel Tai

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{{short description|New Zealand boxer}}
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'''Daniel Tai''' (born 1 June 1977) is a [New Zealand](/source/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](/source/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](/source/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](/source/Sam_Leuii) twice, [Danny Green](/source/Danny_Green_(boxer)), [Sean Sullivan](/source/Sean_Sullivan_(boxer)), [Jameson Bostic](/source/Jameson_Bostic) and [Bob Gasio](/source/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
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<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](/source/David_Light_(boxer))
|{{abbr|UD|Unanimous Decision}}
|6
|21 July 2018
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|[ABA Stadium](/source/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](/source/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](/source/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](/source/New_Zealand_Professional_Boxing_Association) ([NZPBA](/source/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](/source/Ellerslie%2C_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](/source/Stuff_(website)) |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](/source/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](/source/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](/source/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](/source/Stuff_(website)) |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](/source/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](/source/Stuff_(website)) |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](/source/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](/source/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](/source/ASB_Stadium), Kohimarama, New Zealand}}
|
|-
|22
|{{no2}}Lose
|15–5–2
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|USA}} [Chauncy Welliver](/source/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](/source/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](/source/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](/source/ASB_Stadium), Kohimarama, New Zealand}}
|
|-
|16
|{{yes2}}Win
|12–3–1
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} [Sam Leuii](/source/Sam_Leuii)
|{{abbr|PTS|Points Decision}}
|6 
|24 June 2004
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} {{small|[ASB Stadium](/source/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](/source/ASB_Stadium), Kohimarama, New Zealand}}
|
|-
|14
|{{no2}}Lose
|10–3–1
|style="text-align:left;"|{{flagicon|NZL}} [Sean Sullivan](/source/Sean_Sullivan_(boxer))<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](/source/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](/source/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](/source/Danny_Green_(boxer))
|{{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](/source/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](/source/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](/source/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](/source/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](/source/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](/source/ASB_Stadium), Kohimarama, New Zealand}}
|style="text-align:left;"|{{small|Professional debut}}
|}

==References==
{{Reflist}}

{{DEFAULTSORT:Tai, Daniel}}
Category:1977 births
Category:Living people
Category:Boxers from Auckland
Category:New Zealand male boxers
Category:Heavyweight boxers
Category:New Zealand professional boxing champions
Category:Boxers trained by Chris Martin

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