| Reece Papuni | |
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| Born | (1987-10-02)2 October 1987 (age 38) Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Residence | Christchurch, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealand |
| Height | 1.79 m (5 ft 10 in) |
| Weight | 77 kg (170 lb; 12 st 2 lb) |
| Division | Light Heavyweight |
| Reach | 185 cm (72.8 in) |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Professional boxing record | |
| Total | 17 |
| Wins | 14 |
| By knockout | 7 |
| Losses | 3 |
| By knockout | 3 |
| Draws | 0 |
| Other information | |
| Boxing record fromBoxRec | |
Last updated on: 28 January 2017 | |
Reece Papuni (born 2 October 1987) is a New Zealandprofessional boxer. As an amateur, he reached the quarterfinals of the2010 Commonwealth Games.[1][2][3]
Papuni is a former New Zealand national Light Heavyweight champion when he defeatedSam Rapira for the title in October 2014.[4] Papuni is trained by well known and highly accomplished boxing trainer, Phil Shatford.[5][6]
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]
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.
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 byDuco 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]
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 atHorncastle Arena in Christchurch. Papuni won the fight by fifth round stoppage. The event raised $183,000 for charity.[21]
In early November 2015, Papuni Took part in the Four man Tournament.[22] Papuni joinedRobert 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]
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]
| 17 fights | 14 wins | 3 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 7 | 3 |
| By decision | 7 | 0 |
| Draws | 0 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Location | Notes |
| Win | 14–3 |  Alex Tzinavos | UD | 6 | 2019-11-9 | Trafalgar Centre, Nelson, New Zealand | |
| Lose | 13–3 |  Blake Caparello | TKO | 8, (10) | 2019-08-9 | The Melbourne Pavilion, Flemington, Victoria, Australia | For WBA Oceania light heavyweight title |
| Lose | 13–2 | Faris Chevalier | TKO | 9, (10) 2:20 | 2016-09-10 | Mansfield Tavern, Mansfield, Queensland, Australia | For vacant Australasiansuper middleweight title |
| Win | 13–1 | Joshua Tai | MD | 8 | 2016-03-05 | Addington Raceway, Christchurch, New Zealand | |
| Win | 12–1 | Robert Berridge | SD | 4, (3) | 2015-11-03 | SkyCity Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand | Super 8 Four Man Light Heavyweight Tournament Final Original result ended in a draw so it went to an extra round. |
| Win | 11–1 | Brad Riddell | UD | 4, (3) | 2015-11-03 | SkyCity Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand | Super 8 Four Man Light Heavyweight Tournament Semi-Final Original result ended in a draw so it went to an extra round. |
| Win | 10–1 |  Tony Iapesa | TKO | 5, (8) | 2015-09-12 | Horncastle Arena, Christchurch, New Zealand | |
| Loss | 9–1 | Trent Broadhurst | TKO | 5, (10) 2:19 | 2015-06-19 | Brisbane Convention Centre,Brisbane, Australia | For vacantWBA Oceania light heavyweight title |
| Win | 9–0 | Mike Junior Kapi | KO | 2, (8) 0:37 | 2014-11-22 | Horncastle Arena, Christchurch, New Zealand | |
| Win | 8–0 | Sam Rapira | TKO | 4, (10) | 2014-10-16 | The Trusts Arena,Auckland, New Zealand | WonNZNBF light heavyweight title |
| Win | 7–0 | Eddie Lenart | TKO | 6, (6) | 2014-04-04 | Cathedral Square, Christchurch, New Zealand | |
| Win | 6–0 | Avefu'a Iakopo Jnr | TKO | 1, 6 2:53 | 2014-02-28 | Hornby Working Men's Club, Christchurch, New Zealand | |
| Win | 5–0 |  Scott Taliauli | TKO | 3, 6 | 2013-11-01 | Wilding Park, Christchurch, New Zealand | |
| Win | 4–0 | Andrew Robinson | UD | 10 | 2013-07-20 | Roy Stokes Hall, Christchurch, New Zealand | Won vacantWorld Boxing Federation Oceanialight heavyweight title |
| Win | 3–0 | Ritchie Harris | TKO | 1, (6) 2:15 | 2013-02-28 | Hornby Working Men's Club, Christchurch, New Zealand | |
| Win | 2–0 | Jacques Marsters | UD | 6 | 2012-09-06 | Hornby Working Men's Club, Christchurch, New Zealand | |
| Win | 1–0 | John Roil | UD | 6 | 2012-04-12 | Hornby Working Men's Club,Christchurch, New Zealand |
Papuni is Māori with ancestry ofNgā Rauru,Ngāi Tahu, andNgāti Porou.[38]
| Vacant | WBF Oceania Light Heavyweight Title 20 July 2013 – 20 July 2014 | Vacant |
| Preceded by | NZNBF Light Heavyweight Title 16 October 2014 – Present | Incumbent |