Daniella Smith

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.

Training

In September 2016, one of Smith amateur boxers turned pro. Cheyenne Whaanga made her pro debut against kickboxer Sarah Long, winning the bout by Unanimous decision, winning all the rounds.^[5]

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)^[6]
• 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[7]
Res.	Record	Opponent	Type	Rd., Time	Date	Location	Notes
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 womens professional boxer from South Africa
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

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