Daniella Smith
Daniella Smith | |
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Born |
Kaikohe, New Zealand | July 30, 1972
Other names | Diamond |
Residence | Auckland, New Zealand |
Nationality | New Zealand |
Ethnicity | Maori |
Weight | 60.9 kg (134 lb; 9 st 8 lb) |
Division | Lightweight |
Stance | Orthodox |
Years active | 1999–2014 |
Professional boxing record | |
Total | 19 |
Wins | 13 |
By knockout | 1 |
Losses | 6 |
By knockout | 2 |
Amateur career | |
Total | 40 |
Wins | 34 |
Losses | 6 |
Other information | |
Occupation | Former Professional Boxer, Co-Owner of Boxing Alley, Personal Trainer |
Website | http://www.daniellasmith.co.nz/ |
Boxing record from BoxRec |
Daniella Smith (born July 30, 1972, Kaikohe, New Zealand) is a New Zealand former professional boxer, the first International Boxing Federation Women's World Champion[1] and is the second New Zealand born person to win a boxing world title. Smith is also ranked pound-for-pound number one in New Zealand of all time in the Women's division.
In 1999, Smith started her career as an amateur. In a space of six years she has fought in forty fights, winning multiple titles including the gold at the national championships four times. She also competed in 2002 World Championships in Turkey, even though she was not successful on winning a medal, she still won a gold medal in 2004 at the Oceania Games.[2] In 2005 Smith made her pro debut against World Kicking Champion Sue Glassey. In 2006, Smith won against Glassey for the second time, but this time to capture her first pro boxing title (vacant NZPBA Women's light middleweight title). In 2010, Smith fought for the first time as a pro outside New Zealand, winning against Jennifer Retzke in Germany and becoming the first International Boxing Federation Women's World Champion. Smith defended her title against Noni Tenge in South Africa seven months after winning the title, but lost the bout. In 2013 Smith attempted to capture her second world title against Arlene Blencowe for the vacant Women's International Boxing Association World super lightweight title and the vacant World Boxing Federation female welterweight title, but Smith was unsuccessful in capturing the titles.[3] In 2014, Smith fought her last fight against Gentiane Lupi. This is the second time that Smith has fought Lupi, but this time for the vacant NZPBA women's lightweight title, but Smith was unsuccessful.[4] These days Smith co-owns a boxing gym called Boxing Alley. Smith also trains corporate and amateur boxers.
Awards
- New Zealand Maori Sports Awards scholarship (2002)
- Northland Maori Sportswoman of the Year (2007)
Amateur titles
- Silver Medal 75 kg New Zealand National Championship (1999)[2]
- Gold Medal 75 kg New Zealand National Championship (2000)
- Gold Medal 75 kg New Zealand National Championship (2001)
- Bronze Medal Oceania Championship (2002)[5]
- Gold Medal 75 kg New Zealand National Championship (2003)
- Gold Medal 75 kg New Zealand National Championship (2004)
- Gold Medal 70 kg Oceania Championship (2004)
Professional titles
- New Zealand Professional Boxing Association (NZPBA) female light middleweight title (2006)
- New Zealand Professional Boxing Association (NZPBA) female welterweight title (2008)
- International Boxing Federation Women's World Welterweight Title (2010)
Professional boxing record
13 Wins (1 knockouts, 12 decisions), 6 Losses (2 knockouts, 4 decisions), 0 Draws[6] | |||||||
Res. | Record | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Location | Notes |
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Lose | 13–6 | Gentiane Lupi | TKO | 5, (10) 1:45 | 2014-12-13 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | Vacant NZPBA Women's lightweight title. Smith Retired after this fight |
Lose | 13–5 | Gentiane Lupi | MD | 6 | 2014-06-27 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | |
Win | 13–4 | Nicki Bigwood | TKO | 5, (6) | 2013-12-13 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | |
Win | 12–4 | Arlene Blencowe | UD | 10 | 2013-06-13 | The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand | vacant Women's International Boxing Association World super lightweight title & vacant World Boxing Federation female welterweight title |
Win | 12–3 | Lauryn Eagle | UD | 6 | 2012-12-15 | The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand | |
Win | 11–3 | Lisa Mauala | UD | 6 | 2012-08-25 | The Corporate Box, Auckland, New Zealand | |
Lose | 10–3 | Sarah Howett | UD | 8 | 2012-03-30 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | |
Lose | 10–2 | Noni Tenge | TKO | 4, (10) | 2011-06-11 | Carnival City, Brakpan, Gauteng, South Africa | IBF Women's welterweight title |
Win | 10–1 | Jennifer Retzke | UD | 10 | 2010-11-12 | Circus Arena Altglienicke, Mitte, Berlin, Germany | First International Boxing Federation Women's welterweight title |
Win | 9–1 | Gabriela Marcela Zapata | UD | 8 | 2010-08-27 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | |
Win | 8–1 | Lisa Mauala | UD | 6 | 2009-03-07 | Rugby Park, Gisborne, New Zealand | |
Win | 7–1 | Lisa Mauala | UD | 6 | 2008-12-13 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | vacant NZPBA Women's welterweight title |
Win | 6–1 | Nive Moefaauo | SD | 6 | 2008-06-28 | TSB Bank Arena, Wellington, New Zealand | |
Lose | 5–1 | Layla McCarter | UD | 6 | 2007-11-02 | Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand | |
Win | 5–0 | Sandra Almeida | UD | 4 | 2007-06-08 | Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand | Almeida is the first ever Women Pro Boxer from South African |
Win | 4–0 | Victoria Cisneros | SD | 6 | 2006-11-17 | Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand | |
Win | 3–0 | Sue Glassey | UD | 6 | 2006-05-06 | Headhunters Motorcycle Club, Ellerslie, New Zealand | Vacant NZPBA Women's Light Middleweight Title |
Win | 2–0 | Renei Bevims | UD | 4 | 2005-12-16 | Coral Reef Restaurant, Auckland, New Zealand | |
Win | 1–0 | Sue Glassey | UD | 4 | 2005-03-31 | The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand | Professional Debut |
References
- ↑ Super User. "History of IBF". Ibfusbaregistration.com. Retrieved 2015-10-09.
- 1 2 "Women's Boxing: Daniella Smith Biography". Wban.org. Retrieved 2015-10-09.
- ↑ "Tuigamala makes winning start". Stuff. Retrieved 2015-10-09.
- ↑ "Whawhai, Series 1 Episode 2". Māori Television. Retrieved 2015-10-09.
- ↑ "The Story So Far : 100 Years of boxing New Zealand" (PDF). Boxingnz.org. Retrieved 2015-10-09.
- ↑ "Daniella Smith". BoxRec. 1975-10-26. Retrieved 2015-10-08.
Vacant | NZPBA Super Welterweight Title May 06, 2006 – December 13, 2014 |
Vacant Retired |
Vacant | NZPBA Welterweight Title December 12, 2008 – December 13, 2014 |
Vacant Retired |
Vacant | IBF Women's World Welterweight Title November 12, 2010 - June 11, 2011 |
Succeeded by Noni Tenge |