Reece Papuni Explained

Reece Papuni
Birth Date:2 October 1987
Birth Place:Christchurch, New Zealand
Residence:Christchurch, New Zealand
Nationality:New Zealand
Ethnicity:Moari
Height:1.79 m
Weight:77 kg
Weight Class:Light Heavyweight
Reach Cm:185
Stance:Orthodox
Years Active:2012–present
Box Win:14
Box Kowin:7
Box Loss:3
Box Koloss:3
Box Draw:0
Boxrec:626482
Updated:28 January 2017

Reece Papuni (born 2 October 1987) is a New Zealand professional boxer. As an amateur, he reached the quarterfinals of the 2010 Commonwealth Games.[1] [2] [3]

Papuni is a former New Zealand national Light Heavyweight champion when he defeated Sam Rapira for the title in October 2014.[4] Papuni is trained by well known and highly accomplished boxing trainer, Phil Shatford.[5] [6]

Amateur career

During his amateur career, Papuni got to fight on a David Tua undercard as an amateur when Papuni took on Tyson Sykes on the Tua vs Barrett II fight card.[7] Papuni was considered very hopeful to go to the 2012 olympics.[8]

Professional boxing career

Early professional career

In 2013, Papuni took on Scott Taliauli at the Wilding Park.[9] Papuni won the fight by third round stoppage. In April 2014, Papuni took on MMA fighter Eddie Lenart. Papuni stated he did not know his opponent.[10] Papuni won the fight by sixth round stoppage.

Papuni vs Rapira

In October 2014, Papuni took on one of his biggest rivals of his careers, Sam Rapira for the New Zealand national (NZNBF version) Light Heavyweight title on a Joseph Parker undercard,[11] promoted by Duco Events.[12] Rapira was the defending champion.[13] The two has fought multiple times during their amateurs career.[14] [15] Papuni won the fight by stoppage in the fourth round, one of his biggest wins of his career.[16]

WBA Regional title fight, Christchurch return

Papuni was originally scheduled to fight on another Joseph Parker undercard with Duco events in March 2015,[17] however, the fight did not go ahead. In June 2015, Papuni took on Trent Broadhurst for the vacant WBA Oceania Light Heavyweight title.[18] Papuni took this big risk in hopes to reach the top 15 in the WBA.[19] Unfortunately, Papuni lost the fight by fifth round stoppage, first loss of his professional career.[20] In September 2019, Papuni took on Samoan boxer Tony Iapesa at Horncastle Arena in Christchurch. Papuni won the fight by fifth round stoppage. The event raised $183,000 for charity.[21]

Super 8 Four Man Tournament

In early November 2015, Papuni Took part in the Four man Tournament.[22] Papuni joined Robert Berridge, Sefo Falekaono and Brad Riddell in the tournament.[23] [24] [25] [26] Papuni Won the Tournament, winning against Brad Riddell and Robert Berridge.[27] [28] [29] [30]

Hometown return, Australasian title, retirement

In March 2016, Papuni took on Joshua Tai at the Addington Raceway. Papuni won the fight by Majority Decision. Papuni at the time contemplated moving to Australia to improve his career.[31] In September 2016, Papuni took on Faris Chevalier for the ANBF Australasian Super Middleweight title.[32] Papuni lost the fight by ninth round stoppage.

After three years from being away from the ring, Papuni took on Blake Caparello for the WBA Oceania Light Heavyweight title.[33] Caparello won the fight by eighth round stoppage. In November 2019, Papuni returned to the ring when he took on Alex Tzinavos in Nelson. Papuni won the fight by Unanimous Decision, giving him his first win in over three years.[34]

Amateur boxing titles

Professional boxing titles

Professional boxing record

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Personal life

Papuni is Māori with ancestry of Ngā Rauru, Ngāi Tahu, and Ngāti Porou.[38]

Awards and recognitions

References

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Commonwealth Games Results . Commonwealth Games . 15 October 2015.
  2. Web site: Olympic Profile . New Zealand Olympic Team . 7 July 2022.
  3. Web site: So where to now for New Zealand boxing?. Stuff NZ . 7 July 2022.
  4. Web site: Joseph Parker v Sherman Williams . Getty Images . 7 July 2022.
  5. Web site: Boxing coach Phil Shatford says honours should be shared . Stuff NZ . 7 July 2022.
  6. Web site: Fitzy fights on for new home . Stuff NZ . 7 July 2022.
  7. Web site: Undercards Announced For Tua Vrs Barrett II Fight . Info News . 7 July 2022.
  8. Web site: Bout major career test for Heads . Stuff NZ . 7 July 2022.
  9. News: Bowyn Morgan gets first major regional title opportunity . Ring News . 7 July 2022.
  10. News: Matt . Richens . Reece Papuni ready to rumble in the rubble . Stuff NZ . 7 July 2022.
  11. News: Unusually bold Parker predicts knockout win . Stuff NZ. 7 July 2022.
  12. News: Matt . Richens . Boxer Reece Papuni shows he is the real deal . Stuff . 15 October 2015.
  13. News: Duncan . Johnstone . Reece Papuni's next fight set to be a knockout . Stuff . 15 October 2015.
  14. News: Rapira takes on Carr in trans-Tasman bout . Stuff NZ . 7 July 2022.
  15. News: Boxing: Huge numbers for nationals . Otago Daily Times . 7 July 2022.
  16. News: Tony . Bird . Sam Rapira wants to settle score with Papuni . Stuff . 15 October 2015.
  17. News: Joseph Parker's next fight - Auckland, March 5 . Scoop . 7 July 2020.
  18. News: Reece Papuni on The Hunt For a High WBA Rating . Boxing Scene . 7 July 2022.
  19. News: WBA Title Fights This Weekend . WBA . 7 July 2022.
  20. News: Reece Papuni loses for first time as a pro . Stuff NZ . 7 July 2022.
  21. News: Battle of the Rebuild raises $183,000 for two charities . Stuff NZ . 7 July 2022.
  22. Web site: Boxing: From street fights to Fight Night. New Zealand Herald . 7 July 2022.
  23. News: Clay . Wilson . Reece Papuni excited for Super 8 event and chance to press claims overseas. Stuff . 15 October 2015.
  24. Web site: Boxrec Full event. Boxrec . 15 October 2015.
  25. Web site: Super 8 Fight Night. VSLIVE . 15 October 2015.
  26. Web site: Kickboxing champ helps finalise Super 8 lineup. New Zealand Herald . 7 July 2022.
  27. Web site: Super 8 light heavyweight four-man division looking fierce. Te Ao Maori TV . 7 July 2022.
  28. Web site: Video: Reece Papuni beats Rob Berridge for Super 8 light heavyweight title. Newshub . 7 July 2022.
  29. Web site: Berridge meets match. New Zealand Herald . 7 July 2022.
  30. Web site: ALVAREZ KEEPING HIS EYES ON THE PRIZE DESPITE PREPARING FOR NEW OPPONENT. Premier Boxing Champions. 7 July 2022.
  31. Web site: Reece Papuni looking to shift across the Tasman to boost boxing career. Stuff NZ. 7 July 2022.
  32. Web site: Coasting over for boxer Reece Papuni as career gets serious with title fight. Stuff NZ. 7 July 2022.
  33. Web site: Caparello and Papuni Make Weight. WBA Oceania. 7 July 2022.
  34. Web site: Pro boxing returns to Nelson. Nelson Weekly. 7 July 2022.
  35. Web site: New Zealand }} Champions History ]. Boxingnz . 23 October 2015.
  36. Web site: New Zealand }} Champions History ]. Boxingnz . 15 October 2015.
  37. Web site: Jameson Title History . Boxingnz . 15 October 2015.
  38. Web site: Christchurch boxer Reece PAPUNI . Maori Sports Awards . 7 July 2022.
  39. Web site: Gladrap Awards 2019 . Gladrap Channel . 3 January 2020.
  40. Web site: New Zealand finally gets their own Boxing awards . Scoop . 7 July 2022.
  41. Web site: 2019 New Zealand Gladrap Boxing Award Winners . New Zealand Boxing Awards . 7 July 2022.

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