Isaac Peach Explained

Isaac Peach
Weight:Super Middleweight
Nationality:New Zealand
Birth Date:19 January 1982[1]
Birth Place:Auckland, New Zealand
Boxrec:537873
Total:13
Wins:12
Ko:2
Losses:1
Draws:0

Isaac Peach (born 19 January 1982) is a New Zealand retired professional boxer, a current boxing coach and owner of Peach Boxing. Peach trained multiple talented boxers including IBO World Champion Mea Motu, World title contender David Light, World ranked Andrei Mikhailovich and World ranked Jerome Pampellone. Peach is well known to have the philosophy in his gym to have his boxers take on any opponent.[2] [3] Peach Boxing Gym is considered the best boxing gym in New Zealand, rivaling the status of City Kickboxing in MMA.[4]

Boxing career

Amateur boxing

In July 2007, Peach competed at the Canterbury invitation boxing event where Canterbury boxers took on boxers from Wellington, Auckland and Tauranga.[5] At the 2007 New Zealand National amateur championships, Peach won the quarter finals bout, however, would lose in the Semi Finals.[6] [7] In 2008, Peach was chosen as part of the New Zealand Boxing Squad to compete at the Oceania Boxing Championship.[8] If Peach got a gold medal he would qualify for the Olympics. Peach would compete at the North Island Golden Gloves later in the year.[9] Peach would compete at the 2008 New Zealand National amateur championships but would not get past the quarter finals.[10] In 2009, Peach won his first New Zealand national amateur boxing championships.[11]

Professional boxing

In June 2010, Peach made his professional boxing debut against Moses Ioelu.[12] Peach would win by unanimous decision. In August 2011, Peach made his TV debut where he fought on the undercard of David Tua vs Monte Barrett II. Peach took on Gunnar Jackson which was live on Sky Sports.[13] Peach won the fight by unanimous decision.[14] In June 2012, Peach fought Steven Anderson in a rematch for the vacant New Zealand national Super Middleweight title. The two had fought in April 2011 with Anderson winning by split decision.[15] Peach won the title fight after an accidental head clash caused a cut in the 7th round. Peach won by technical unanimous decision. A month later, Peach returned to TV boxing where he fought on the Shane Cameron vs Monte Barrett undercard.[16] Peach won the fight by fourth-round knockout.[17] In December 2013, at the age of 31, after having shoulder surgery had decided to have his last fight against Fili Mailata.[18] Peach won the fight by fifth-round knockout.

Coaching career

David Light

See main article: David Light (boxer). Peach and David Light used to train together under Dr. John McKay. Peach started training Light in 2017 for his pro career when Peach called Light and invited him to train at the gym.[19] In 2019, Peach promoted Light's fight against former world title contender Mark Flanagan for the WBO Oriental cruiserweight title.[20] In December 2022, Light fought in Florida to take on Brandon Glanton in a world title eliminator.[21] Light won the fight by split decision.[22] Light for the WBO cruiserweight title against Lawrence Okolie in March 2023.[23] Peach said Light was fully prepared for the world title fight and has no excuses no matter what the result.[24] Light lost the fight by unanimous decision.[25] A couple of months after the fight, Peach announced that Light had suffered a stroke as a result of the world title fight.[26] Peach stated they gym felt absolutely devastated.[27]

Andrei Mikhailovich

See main article: Andrei Mikhailovich. When Mikhailovich was 15, he met Peach at a boxing gym. He said when referring to Peach "Isaac has played a huge part in my life".[28] Peach is happy how everything is going into for Mikhailovich career and is one win away from a world title fight.[29] It was announced that Mikhailovich will take on Denis Radovan in a world title eliminator. Peach believes that Denis Radovan he is a good fight but does not have the X Factor that you need in Boxing. Peach believe Mikhailovich has the X Factor.[30] [31] When the fight got postponed, Peach had to tell Mikhailovich the news. He describe it like telling someone that they someone died.[32]

Jerome Pampellone

See main article: Jerome Pampellone. Pampellone started off training with Peach first as a corporate boxer and then a well accomplished amateur boxer.[33] Pampellone and Peach were neighbours when they first meet.[34] Peach would train him to be both a boxer and a Plumber as Pampellone did his apprentiship under Peach.[35] He believes that Pampellone is not only one of the nicest people in the world but one of the best boxer as he is very dangerous in the ring.[36]

Mea Motu

See main article: Mea Motu. Motu met Peach at a young age shortly after she began boxing at the age of 13.[37] After escaping an abusive relationship, Motu was invited to join Peach Boxing team.[38] Motu originally aimed to just lose weight at the gym, but Peach encouraged her to compete as a boxer.[39] Peach had promoted a lot of Motu earlier fights.[40] Peach has said his number one goal was to get Motu a world title.[41] In April 2023, Motu won the IBO World Super Bantamweight title.[42] In August 2023, Peach threaten to pull Motu out of her world title defence after the referee that was selected had controversially scored against Kiki Toa Leutele the week before.[43] Peach continued on with the fight as the Sanctioning bodies gave him no other options. Peach was not impressed with the conversations he had with the sanctioning body and officials.[44] Motu would win the fight despite dislocating her shoulder in the first round.[45] Peach wants to put Motu is hard fights, and to have her compete with some of the best in the world.[46] It is known that Peach 8-year-old son Zen helps train Motu.[47] In December 2023, both Motu and Peach were nominated for a Halberg Award.[48]

Kiki Toa Leutele

Leutele started training with Peach when he fought Demsey McKean in May 2021.[49] In November 2022, Leutele fought Justis Huni in Australia. Peach stated that his team was treated with disrespect as Huni team tried to skip to fight for different opponents.[50] Leutele lost the fight by unanimous decision. In August 2023, Leutele fought Toese Vousiutu in Australia which Leutele won by split decision. Peach blasted the judge who scored the fight the other way and would pull boxers out of fights if that judge was involved.[51]

Amato Mataika

Amato "Matt" Mataika trained under Peach from 2022. Mataika fought on the Mea Motu World title undercard winning against Joseph Tufuga by unanimous decision.[52] Mataika had to switch his boxing allegiance to Tonga due to lack of funding from New Zealand. Peach explored the options to pay for the 12,000 bill that comes with competing at the Olympic qualifiers and switching to Tongan boxing team was the best idea.[53]

Amateur Boxers

In March 2015, Boaz Peach which is trained by his brother Isaac Peach, would compete in KeriKeri.[54]

Peach has a big stable of amateur boxers including Omid Azizi, Sonny Morini, Erin Walsh and more.[55]

Celebrity and corporate boxing

In September 2015, Shortland Street star Jesse Peach which is which is trained by his brother Isaac Peach. would compete in a celebrity boxing fight on Dean Lonergans Fight for life against musician Shelton Woolright.[56]

In 2022, Peach trained Rugby league James Gavet against Liam Messam for 2022 Fight for Life.[57] [58]

In 2023, Peach trained rugby player Sam Tuitupou against Roy Asotasi for 2023 Fight for life.[59] Tuitupou won the fight by devastating knockout in ten seconds within the first round.[60] Peach also trained DJ Forbes in the same event against Sione Faumuina.[61]

Boxing titles

Amateur Boxing titles

Professional Boxing titles

Couch Boxing titles

Professional boxing record

ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
13Win12–1Fili MailataTKO5 (6) 14 Dec 2013
12Win11–1Fili MailataUD42 Nov 2012
11Win10–1James UokaTKO4 (4) 12 Feb 2022
10Win9–1Steven AndersonTD7 (10) 1 Jun 2012
9Win8–1Peter Tovi'oUD423 Mar 2012
8Win7–1Gunnar JacksonUD613 Aug 2011
7Win6–1Dickey PeireraUD65 Aug 2011
6Loss5–1Steven Anderson SD628 Apr 2011
5Win5–0Edwin SamyUD64 Mar 2011
4Win4–0Paz Viejo UD427 Nov 2010
3Win3–0Paz Viejo UD416 Oct 2010
2Win2–0Jamie WaruUD49 Jul 2010
1Win1–0Moses IoeluUD417 Jun 2010

Personal life

Peach is married to Alina Peach.[65] Together they co promote all their shows as well as train wall their boxers together. They have four kids together.[66] Outside of boxing, Peach is a Plumber. Both Isaac and Alina were trained by Dr John McKay. In 2022, Peach has been sober for five years.[67]

Awards

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Boxrec Profile. 15 December 2023. Boxrec. 14 December 2013 . en.
  2. Web site: 'Thinks he's the man': David Light's coach questions the mindset of Lawrence Okolie. Stuff NZ . 27 January 2023. 15 December 2023.
  3. Web site: Inside the West Auckland boxing gym pumping out title contenders. One NZ . 14 March 2023. 15 December 2023.
  4. Web site: Starting rotation: Fighting back - Kiwi boxing punches above its weight. Stuff NZ . 12 March 2023. 15 December 2023.
  5. Web site: Chinula tops card. The Press . 19 July 2007. 15 December 2023.
  6. Web site: Rough start. The Press . 21 September 2007. 15 December 2023.
  7. Web site: Boxing title won despite popped shoulder. Stuff NZ . 24 September 2007. 15 December 2023.
  8. Web site: NZ boxers win two, lose one at Oceania. Stuff NZ . 8 April 2008. 15 December 2023.
  9. Web site: Impressive return from Blackbourn. Stuff NZ . 26 May 2008. 15 December 2023.
  10. Web site: Early exit for champ. The Post . 3 October 2008. 15 December 2023.
  11. Web site: Bay fighter favourite after new title win. Rotorua Daily Post . 12 October 2009. 15 December 2023.
  12. Web site: David Tua draws up hit list of fighters. Stuff NZ . 9 May 2010. 15 December 2023.
  13. Web site: Sykes also after redemption. Rotorua Daily Post . 12 August 2011. 15 December 2023.
  14. Web site: SIR BOB MISSES PROTEGE PARKER DEMOLISHING AUSSIE. Sunday Star-Times . 14 August 2011. 15 December 2023.
  15. Web site: Plumbed and ready. Stuff NZ . 15 May 2012. 15 December 2023.
  16. Web site: Boxing: First rule of this fight club - anything goes. New Zealand Herald. 4 July 2012. 15 December 2023.
  17. Web site: Shane Cameron defies odds with Barrett KO. Stuff NZ. 9 July 2012. 15 December 2023.
  18. Web site: One last fight for The Plumber. Western Leader. 13 December 2013. 15 December 2023.
  19. Web site: Boxing: Kiwi David Light eyes unlikely world cruiserweight title bid against champion Lawrence Okolie. Newshub . 15 December 2022. 15 December 2023.
  20. Web site: From sniggering to staring: Dave Light ready to take on boxing world. Stuff NZ . 23 December 2018. 15 December 2023.
  21. Web site: David Light one win away from cruiserweight world title shot. Stuff NZ . 24 November 2022. 15 December 2023.
  22. Web site: Boxing: Kiwi David Light earns shot at WBO cruiserweight title against champion Lawrence Okolie. New Zealand Herald . 7 December 2022. 15 December 2023.
  23. Web site: David Light 'delusional', says WBO champ Lawrence Okolie. Stuff NZ . 21 March 2023. 15 December 2023.
  24. Web site: Isaac Peach: We've got no excuses and feel fully prepared. NewstalkZB . 25 March 2023. 15 December 2023.
  25. Web site: David Light v Lawrence Okolie recap: Kiwi falls short in WBO world cruiserweight title fight. New Zealand Herald . 26 March 2023. 15 December 2023.
  26. Web site: Kiwi boxer David Light in hospital after suffering mild stroke. New Zealand Herald . 3 May 2023. 15 December 2023.
  27. Web site: New Zealand boxer in hospital after stroke. RNZ . 3 May 2023. 15 December 2023.
  28. Web site: Boxer Andrei Mikhailovich on fighting, family and addiction. Stuff NZ . 9 April 2023. 15 December 2023.
  29. Web site: Boxing: Kiwi middleweight Andrei Mikhailovich on cusp of world title after rankings boost. NZ Herald . 8 March 2023. 15 December 2023.
  30. Web site: Boxing: Self-assured Kiwi-Russian Andrei Mikhailovich eyes important stepping stone towards world title fight. New Zealand Herald . 26 October 2023. 15 December 2023.
  31. Web site: Andrei Mikhailovich has the tools to knock out Denis Radovan and earn world title shot, says coach Isaac Peach. New Zealand Herald . 26 October 2023. 15 December 2023.
  32. Web site: 'Heartbreaking': Kiwi boxer's world title eliminator postponed until 2024. NewstalkZB . 4 December 2023. 15 December 2023.
  33. Web site: NZ's top amateur boxers set for battle. Sun Live . 2 October 2019. 15 December 2023.
  34. Web site: Jerome Pampellone: Meet New Zealand's toughest boxing tradie. One News . 29 November 2023. 15 December 2023.
  35. Web site: 'I've got to pay the bills': Jerome Pampellone putting the work in to accomplish his boxing dream. Stuff NZ . 29 October 2022. 15 December 2023.
  36. Web site: Impressive Pampellone going places after stunning first-round KO. One News . 28 April 2023. 15 December 2023.
  37. Web site: Top boxer Mea Motu fights her way back from 'darkness' to surge into spotlight. RNZ . 22 October 2023. 15 December 2023.
  38. Web site: Boxer Mea Motu's story of courage 'The ring is my safe place'. Women's Weekly . 21 June 2023. 15 December 2023.
  39. Web site: The Fail File: world champion boxer Mea Motu. Business Desk . 16 September 2023. 15 December 2023.
  40. Web site: 'Mum, you're good at it, keep going': Son's words inspire Mea Motu to chase world title shot. Stuff NZ . 25 February 2021. 15 December 2023.
  41. Web site: 'Brutal boxer' Mea Motu on brink of world championship glory. One News . 21 February 2023. 15 December 2023.
  42. Web site: Emotional Mea Motu is New Zealand's newest world champion. One News . 28 April 2023. 15 December 2023.
  43. Web site: Motu and Daniels defend world titles on big night for NZ boxing. One News . 26 August 2023. 15 December 2023.
  44. Web site: Boxing: Mea Motu world title fight to go ahead as scheduled with no change in referee. NZ Herald . 26 August 2023. 15 December 2023.
  45. Web site: Boxing: Mea Motu fights through dislocated shoulder to defend world super bantamweight title. Newshub . 27 August 2023. 15 December 2023.
  46. Web site: Mea Motu's next opponent to create Indian boxing history. One News . 17 October 2023. 15 December 2023.
  47. Web site: Meet the 8yo boxing trainer in world champion Mea Motu's corner. One News . 24 August 2023. 15 December 2023.
  48. Web site: Northland's Mea Motu, Lani Daniels and Cameron Leslie nominated for Halberg Awards . NZ Herald . 15 December 2023 . 15 December 2023.
  49. Web site: 'This will change your life': Kiwi heavyweight Kiki Toa Leutele fighting for upset over undefeated Demsey McKean. Stuff NZ . 14 May 2021. 15 December 2023.
  50. Web site: EXCLUSIVE: Justis Huni opponent promises to 'teach these guys a lesson' after 'disgusting' treatment. Nine News Sports . 20 September 2022. 15 December 2023.
  51. Web site: Boxing: Kiwi boxer Mea Motu threatens to pull out of world title fight over referee dispute. Newshub . 24 August 2023. 15 December 2023.
  52. Web site: New Zealand amateur boxer switches allegiance to Tonga over lack of Olympic funding. Stuff NZ . 27 August 2023. 15 December 2023.
  53. Web site: Boxing: Mea Motu; Lani Daniels defend world boxing titles while Jerome Pampellone scores impressive stoppage. New Zealand Herald . 11 August 2023. 15 December 2023.
  54. News: Chadwick makes impressive debut. The Northland Age . 5 March 2015. 15 December 2023.
  55. News: Mea Motu goes for New Zealand record. Women Boxing . 5 February 2022. 15 December 2023.
  56. News: Jesse Peach v. Shelton Woolright in Fight For Life. New Zealand Herald . 24 September 2015. 15 December 2023.
  57. News: Liam Messam vs. James Gavet Corporate Heavyweight Bout. D&L Boxing . 21 July 2022. 20 December 2023.
  58. News: Boxing: Carlos Spencer, Liam Messam on star-studded Fight for Life undercard. Newhubs . 8 June 2022. 20 December 2023.
  59. News: Fight For Life: Sam Tuitupou to take hard-hitting approach from rugby field into boxing ring. New Zealand Herald . 8 April 2023. 15 December 2023.
  60. News: Fight for Life: Ex-All Blacks hitman Sam Tuitupou scores devastating knockout against NRL great Roy Asotasi inside 10 seconds. Newshub . 28 April 2023. 15 December 2023.
  61. News: 'Nice little tribute': DJ Forbes out to honour late uncle Peter 'Fats' Fatialofa at Fight For Life. Stuff NZ . 27 April 2023. 18 December 2023.
  62. Web site: ELITE MALE MIDDLE WEIGHT RECORDS . Boxing New Zealand . 15 December 2023.
  63. Web site: Coach of The Jameson Belt Winner . Boxing New Zealand . 15 December 2023.
  64. Web site: Most Scientific Junior Boxer Coach . Boxing New Zealand . 15 December 2023.
  65. Web site: Boxing's power couple: Alina and Isaac are changing lives. 15 December 2023. Women's Weekly. 29 November 2023 . en.
  66. Web site: Back Chat: Life's a Peach for indefatigable Isaac. 15 December 2023. Stuff NZ. 16 April 2023 . en.
  67. Web site: 'Let's f**k everything up': How Kiwi went from seven-day benders to plotting Aussie's demise. 15 December 2023. Fox Sports. 3 November 2022 . en.
  68. Web site: Almost 80 nominations for 61st Halberg Awards . One News . 14 December 2023 . 15 December 2023.
  69. Web site: Gladrap NZ Boxing Awards 2019 . Gladrap Awards . 15 December 2023.
  70. Web site: BENJIS 2020 NEW ZEALAND BOXING AWARDS . New Zealand Fighter . https://web.archive.org/web/20210107063908/https://www.newzealandfighter.co.nz/news/benjis-2020-new-zealand-boxing-awards . 15 December 2023. 7 January 2021 .
  71. Web site: Benji's New Zealand Boxing Awards 2021 . Substack . 15 December 2023.
  72. Web site: 2022 New Zealand Boxing Awards . Substack . 15 December 2023.

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