Kyle Chen Explained

Kyle Chen
Birth Name:Ting Chen
Birth Date:2000 12, df=yes
Birth Place:Taipei, Taiwan
Residence:Paihia, New Zealand
Nationality:New Zealand
Taiwan
Ethnicity:Taiwanese
Height Cm:186
Weight Kg:75
Weight Class:Middleweight
Martial Art:Amateur Boxing
Stance:Orthodox
Team:Kaeo Boxing Club
Northland Boxing Gym
Auckland Boxing Association
Trainer:Rusty Porter
Am Win:43
Am Kowin:8
Am Loss:7
Am Koloss:1
Am Draw:0
Occupation:Amateur Boxer
Show-Medals:no

Ting Chen (born 20 December 2000 in Taipei, Taiwan) also known as Kyle Chen, is an amateur boxer residing from New Zealand. Chen has competed in New Zealand, Taiwan, Australia, Junior World Championship in Russia and Commonwealth Youth Games in Bahamas.[1] Chen's most notable title is winning a bronze medal at the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games.[2]

Cadet 2013

Before going into boxing, Chen played rugby for his high school, but he decided to give boxing a go.[3] He began his amateur boxing career in 2013, where he defeated Bocky Blackburn by TKO. Chen showed a lot of potential and decided to put all his focus onto amateur boxing. Later in 2013, Chen won a rematch against Blackburn, winning by Unanimous Decision and the Central North Island Boxing Championships.[4] Chen won his first amateur title at the 2014 Golden Gloves where he competed as a novice, even though he had only competed in 5 bout so far in his career. He defeated 30 bout experience Xavier Hirini winning by spit decision. Chen went on to win multiple district titles including the Auckland Championship, Supercity Championship[5] and more. At the Supercity Championship, 13 year old Chen competed against Caleb Glew, who is two years old then chen. Chen won the bout by unanimous decision.[6] Chen went on to win the Central North Island Boxing Championships second year in a row, winning against Cole Downard by Unanimous Decision.[7]

Junior 2014–2016

In 2014, Chen moved into the Junior division and went on to win the New Zealand Nationals. At the nationals Chen has victories over Ethan Bray[8] and Maxwell Reti-Huch.[9] After winning the New Zealand Nationals, Chen went on to compete at the Junior World Boxing Championship in Russia, reaching top 16.[10] [11] [12] [13] His father Murray Potts helped raise money for him to compete in Russia with the "Give a Little" website.[14] Chen came back to New Zealand to win his second straight national title.[15] [16] [17] With his dual citizenship, Chen was able to qualify for the 2015 Taiwan National championships and finish with gold.

In 2016, Chen received a scholarship to help progress his amateur boxing career.[18] In mid 2016, Chen had a rematch which Southland's Jesse Hawken. The two last fought at the 2015 Nationals.[19] A few months later, Chen traveled to Australia to be part of Golden Gloves Australia. Chen won all his bouts, defeating Rory Booth by unanimous decision, winning all the rounds.[20] [21] Chen went on to win his third straight New Zealand National title in a row in Rotorua.[22] For the first time in his career, Chen skipped going to New Zealand Golden Gloves due to lack of opponents and instead went to Taiwan, to get his second win in Taiwan Nationals in a row.[23]

Youth 2017–present

In 2017, Chen officially moved from junior to the youth division. He attended an AIBA sponsored training camp that lasted over a week, to help prepare him for the 2018 Youth Olympics.[24] Chen began his 2017 with a great start, despite being knocked down in the first round Chen won his first bout by Unanimous Decision.[25] In his second bout of the year, Chen defeated an amateur boxer from Tonga by Unanimous decision at ABA Stadium.[26] In May 2017, it was announced that Chen will be taking part in the 2017 Commonwealth Youth Games.[27] Later in May, Chen traveled to Perth to take on Michael Martino. This raised a few eyebrows due to Chen still being 16 and Martino being 21. Chen won the bout by Points Decision.[28] In early June 2017, Chen took part in the New Zealand North Island Golden Gloves Championship, going up against Junior World Championship bronze medalist Laszlo Szilard.[29] Chen won the bout against Szilard by Unanimous Decision, taking Gold.[30] In late June 2017, Chen took on amateur rival, the 2017 South Island Youth 75 kg Golden Gloves champion, Jesse Hawken at Regan Foley's tournament in Auckland, New Zealand. The two have fought twice so far in their career, once in 2015 and again in 2016, with Chen winning both bouts.[31] Chen won the bout in Auckland by Unanimous Decision, with this being his last bout before heading to commonwealth youth games.[32] Chen won his bout in the Commonwealth Youth Games against Australian Cullum James Adams. Chen was reported to fight while having a flu like infection, making the bout challenging and very close.[33] Chen won his second bout against Welsh Jay Daniel Munn by a landslide.[34] [35] After a day of rest, Chen took on England boxer Aaron Patrick Bowen in his 50th amateur bout of his boxing career and in the semifinals of the tournament.[36] [37] Chen lost the bout by 4 - 1 Pts but still winning the bronze medal.[38]

Notable tournament results

2015 Saint Petersburg AIBA Junior World Championship

Results

Men's (Junior Division) Welter (66 kg)[39]

  1. Round of 32 (1st Match):
Kyle Chen, New Zealand (TKO 2nd Rnd 1:36) def Marius Denis Floraea, Romania
  1. Round of 16 (2nd Match):
Kyle Chen, New Zealand (1) Lost Aibek Akylbek Uulu, Kyrgyzstan (2)

2017 Bahamas Commonwealth Youth Games

Results

Men's (Youth Division) Middle (75 kg)[40]

  1. Round of Preliminary (1st Match):
Kyle Chen, New Zealand (2) def Callum James Adams, Australia (1)
  1. Round of Quarterfinals (2nd Match):
Kyle Chen, New Zealand (5) def Jay Daniel Munn, Wales (0)
  1. Round of Semifinals (3rd Match):
Kyle Chen, New Zealand (1) lost Aaron Patrick Bowen, England (4)

Amateur titles

Awards

Filmography

Television series
YearTitleRoleNotes
2011What Now[57] HimselfChatter ring Performer
2011Chatter ring TV ad[58] HimselfChatter ring Performer

Personal life

Chen was born in Taiwan but moved to New Zealand when he turned 3 years old. Chen attended Kerikeri High School.[59]

External links

Notes and References

  1. News: Boxing: Young boxer has the worlds at his feet. Stuff.co.nz . 29 June 2015. 15 April 2017. NZ Herald. Snowden. Judie.
  2. Web site: Paihia boxer claims bronze in Commonwealth Youth Games. Stuff.co.nz . 14 August 2017.
  3. Web site: Ex-Wairoa boxer seeks help for world champs. The Wairoa Star. 13 April 2017.
  4. Web site: Kyle Chen 53kg (RED) vs Witi Blackburn 54kg (BLUE) – Complete Fight. Youtube. 17 April 2017.
  5. News: Three out of three for Kerikeri fighters. The Northland Age. 15 April 2017. NZ Herald.
  6. Web site: Amateur Boxing: Kyle Chen vs Caleb Glew (June 2014, Super City). Youtube. 17 April 2017.
  7. Web site: Kyle Chen Vs Cole Downard, CNI Champs 2014. Youtube. 17 April 2017.
  8. Web site: Kyle Chen vs Ethan Bray, NZ Boxing Nationals 2014. Youtube . 17 April 2017.
  9. Web site: Kyle Chen vs Maxwell Reti-Huch NZ Nationals. Youtube . 17 April 2017.
  10. Web site: Boxing: Transtasman amateurs in action. Otago Daily Times . 8 August 2015. 13 April 2017.
  11. Web site: Two Kiwi boxers into final-16 round at worlds. Taranaki Daily News . 13 April 2017.
  12. Web site: Kerikeri boxer goes to Russia world champs. Stuff.co.nz. 13 April 2017.
  13. Web site: To Russia with Gloves – Young Northland Boxer Steps Up. Scoop . 13 April 2017.
  14. News: Kyle Chen rocketing to Russia. The Northland Age . 15 April 2017. NZ Herald.
  15. Web site: Plenty of talent on show at 2015 national boxing champs. The Southland Times. 13 April 2017.
  16. Web site: First up losses for Southland boxers. The Southland Times. 13 April 2017.
  17. News: Chen claims second NZ title. The Northland Age. 15 April 2017. NZ Herald.
  18. News: Keen boxers win $2000 scholarship. New Zealand Herald. 19 April 2016. 13 April 2017. NZ Herald. Graaf. Peter de.
  19. Web site: Jesse Hawken impresses at Southland Boxing Championships. The Southland Times. 13 April 2017.
  20. Web site: Golden Gloves Wins. The Wairoa Star . 13 April 2017.
  21. News: Boxing: Focus and form pays off again for Kyle Chen. The Northland Age. 13 April 2017. NZ Herald.
  22. Web site: New Zealand Nationals 2016 Session 6 Results. AIBA. 13 April 2017.
  23. News: Boxing: Fighter returns home with title. The Northland Age. 13 April 2017. NZ Herald.
  24. Web site: Top junior amateur Kiwi moving up into youth division. NZ Fighter. 15 April 2017.
  25. Web site: Kyle Vs Viliami. Youtube. 20 April 2017.
  26. Web site: 'Golden Gloves Champ' Kyle Chen vs Tomasi Lalakai – ABA Stadium – 9 April 2017. Glad Rap Channel. 20 April 2017.
  27. News: Boxing: Chen ready for challenging year. The Northland Age. 4 May 2017. NZ Herald.
  28. Web site: Kyle Chen wins in Perth. NZ Fighter. 21 May 2017.
  29. News: Boxing: Kyle Chen on road to Youth Commonwealth Games. The Northern Advocate. 31 May 2017. 31 May 2017. NZ Herald. Johnsen. Andrew Johnsen.
  30. Web site: Kyle Chen wins against World Championship Medalist. New Zealand Fighter. 5 June 2017.
  31. Web site: Southland boxer Jesse Hawken topples Australian fighter to win South Island Golden Gloves title. The Southern Times. 25 June 2017.
  32. News: Northlanders set for Youth Commonwealth Games. The Northern Advocate. 17 July 2017. 21 July 2017. NZ Herald.
  33. Web site: Commonwealth Youth Games begin. NZ Fighter. 21 July 2017.
  34. Web site: New Zealand second in medal count early in Youth Commonwealth Games. Stuff.co.nz. 21 July 2017.
  35. Web site: Day Two Bahamas Commonwealth Youth Games. NZ Fighter. 21 July 2017.
  36. Web site: Another Guaranteed medal for Kiwi. NZ Fighter. 23 July 2017.
  37. Web site: Kiwi goes to the finals at Commonwealth Youth Games on Day 4. NZ Fighter. 23 July 2017.
  38. Web site: Kyle Chen Wins Bronze Medal at Commonwealth Youth Games. NZ Fighter. 23 July 2017.
  39. Web site: AIBA Junior World 66 KGS . AIBA . 21 July 2017.
  40. Web site: Kyle Chen Results . Commonwealth Games . 21 July 2017.
  41. News: Boxing: Smart boxing sees Kaeo pair make team. The Northland Advocate . 7 October 2014. 15 April 2017. NZ Herald.
  42. News: Kaeo fighters show they have golden gloves on fists. The Northland Advocate . 5 September 2014. 15 April 2017. NZ Herald.
  43. News: Mission accomplished for Kyle Chen. The Northland Age . 13 April 2017. NZ Herald.
  44. Web site: New Zealand National Medalist 2014 – 2016. AIBA . 13 April 2017.
  45. Web site: Boxers Profiles. AIBA . 13 April 2017.
  46. Web site: 66 KG Tournament results. AIBA . 13 April 2017.
  47. Web site: Kyle Chen's Final at the Taiwan National Boxing Championships 2015. Youtube. 13 April 2017.
  48. Web site: New Zealand Nationals 2015 Session 2 results. AIBA . 13 April 2017.
  49. Web site: 2015 Session 6 results. AIBA . 13 April 2017.
  50. News: Boxing: Teen lands right shots for victory in nationals. The Northern Advocate . 13 October 2015. 15 April 2017. NZ Herald.
  51. Web site: New Zealand Nationals 2016. AIBA . 13 April 2017.
  52. Web site: Northland Sports Stars Acknowledged. The Bay Chronicles . 13 April 2017.
  53. Web site: Kerikeri High School student excels at boxing over Labour weekend break. Keri Keri Highschool . 30 October 2016. 13 April 2017.
  54. News: Northlanders among medals at Youth Commonwealth Games. Northern Advocate . 23 July 2017. 24 July 2017. NZ Herald.
  55. Web site: ASB Awards Honour Future Stars. Sport Northland . 13 April 2017.
  56. News: Smith, Chen take top honours at Secondary School Awards. Northern Advocate . 30 October 2017 . 5 November 2017. NZ Herald.
  57. Web site: What Now – Kyle Chen's Jitter Ring tricks. Youtube . 13 April 2017.
  58. Web site: JitterRings YouTube. Youtube . 13 April 2017.
  59. Web site: New Zealand Boxing Representative. Kerikeri Highschool . 29 June 2015. 13 April 2017.

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