Daniella Smith

Daniella Smith (born 30 July 1972, Kaikohe, New Zealand) is a New Zealand former professional boxer. She became the first female fighter to win an IBF title,[1] having held the welterweight version from 2010 to 2011 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.

For other people with the same name, see Danielle Smith (disambiguation).

Daniella Smith
Born (1972-07-30) 30 July 1972
Kaikohe, New Zealand
Other namesDiamond
ResidenceAuckland, New Zealand
NationalityNew Zealand
Weight60.9 kg (134 lb; 9 st 8 lb)
DivisionLightweight
StanceOrthodox
Years active1999–2014
Professional boxing record
Total19
Wins13
By knockout1
Losses6
By knockout2
Amateur record
Total40
Wins34
Losses6
Other information
OccupationFormer Professional Boxer, Personal Trainer
Websitehttp://www.daniellasmith.co.nz/
Boxing record from BoxRec
last updated on: 28 January 2017

Amateur career

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]

Professional career

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] 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)
  • 2019 Gladrap Boxing Hall of fame[6]
  • 2019 Gladrap Boxing Awards Event of the Year Nominated[7]
  • 2019 Gladrap Boxing Awards Commentator of the Year Nominated[8]

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)[9]
  • 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

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
19 fights 13 wins 6 losses
By knockout 1 2
By decision 12 4
Draws 0

[10]

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 For vacant NZPBA Women's lightweight title
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
Lose 12–4 Arlene Blencowe UD 10 2013-06-13 The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand For vacant WIBA super lightweight title and vacant WBF 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, South Africa Lost IBF female welterweight title
Win 10–1 Jennifer Retzke UD 10 2010-11-12 Circus Arena Altglienicke, Berlin, Germany Won inaugural IBF female 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 Won 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
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, Auckland, 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
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References
  1. Super User. "History of IBF". Ibfusbaregistration.com. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
  2. "Women's Boxing: Daniella Smith Biography". Wban.org. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
  3. "Tuigamala makes winning start". Stuff. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
  4. "Whawhai, Series 1 Episode 2". Māori Television. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
  5. "Nailini Helu splits Ange Davis amidst bribery accusations". WBN. Retrieved 1 October 2016.
  6. "Gladrap Awards 2019 Hall of fame". Gladrap Channel. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  7. "Gladrap Awards 2019 winners". Gladrap Channel. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  8. "Gladrap Awards 2019". Gladrap Channel. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  9. "The Story So Far : 100 Years of boxing New Zealand" (PDF). Boxingnz.org. Archived from the original (PDF) on 21 January 2016. Retrieved 9 October 2015.
  10. "Daniella Smith". BoxRec. 26 October 1975. Retrieved 8 October 2015.
Vacant NZPBA Super Welterweight
Title
6 May 2006 – 13 December 2014		 Vacant
Retired
Vacant NZPBA Welterweight
Title
12 December 2008 – 13 December 2014		 Vacant
Retired
Vacant IBF Women's World Welterweight
Title
12 November 2010 - 11 June 2011 		Succeeded by
Noni Tenge
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