Daniella Smith

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Daniella Smith
Born (1972-07-30) 30 July 1972 (age 51)
Kaikohe, New Zealand
Other namesDiamond
Residence Auckland, New Zealand
NationalityNew Zealand
Weight60.9 kg (134 lb; 9 st 8 lb)
DivisionLightweight
Stance Orthodox
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
Website http://www.daniellasmith.co.nz/
Boxing record from BoxRec
Last updated on: 28 January 2017

Daniella Smith (born 30 July 1972, in 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 third New Zealand-born person to win a boxing world title, after Torpedo Bill Murphy (1890) and Joseph Parker in 2016 with World Boxing Organisation. Smith is also ranked pound-for-pound number one in New Zealand of all time in the Women's division.

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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 the 2002 World Championships in Turkey, and even though she was not successful in 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. On 31 January 2023, it was announced that Daniella Smith will be inducted into the 2024 International Women's Boxing Hall of Fame. The induction will happen between the 6th and 7th of October 2023. [5]

Training

In September 2016, one of Smith's amateur boxers turned pro. Cheyenne Whaanga made her pro debut against kickboxer Sarah Long, winning the bout by Unanimous decision, winning all the rounds. [6]

Awards

Amateur titles

Professional titles

Professional boxing record

19 fights13 wins6 losses
By knockout12
By decision124
Draws0

[13]

Res.RecordOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateLocationNotes
Lose13–6 Flag of New Zealand.svg Gentiane Lupi TKO5 (10) 1:452014-12-13 Flag of New Zealand.svg ABA Stadium, Auckland, New ZealandFor vacant NZPBA Women's lightweight title
Lose13–5 Flag of New Zealand.svg Gentiane LupiMD62014-06-27 Flag of New Zealand.svg ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
Win13–4 Flag of New Zealand.svg Nicki BigwoodTKO5 (6)2013-12-13 Flag of New Zealand.svg ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
Lose12–4 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Arlene Blencowe UD102013-06-13 Flag of New Zealand.svg The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New ZealandFor vacant WIBA super lightweight title and vacant WBF female welterweight title
Win12–3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Lauryn Eagle UD62012-12-15 Flag of New Zealand.svg The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
Win11–3 Flag of New Zealand.svg Lisa MaualaUD62012-08-25 Flag of New Zealand.svg The Corporate Box, Auckland, New Zealand
Lose10–3 Flag of Australia (converted).svg Sarah HowettUD82012-03-30 Flag of New Zealand.svg ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
Lose10–2 Flag of South Africa.svg Noni TengeTKO4 (10)2011-06-11 Flag of South Africa.svg Carnival City, Brakpan, South AfricaLost IBF female welterweight title
Win10–1 Flag of Germany.svg Jennifer RetzkeUD102010-11-12 Flag of Germany.svg Circus Arena Altglienicke, Berlin, GermanyWon inaugural IBF female welterweight title
Win9–1 Flag of Argentina.svg Gabriela Marcela ZapataUD82010-08-27 Flag of New Zealand.svg ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
Win8–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Lisa MaualaUD62009-03-07 Flag of New Zealand.svg Rugby Park, Gisborne, New Zealand
Win7–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Lisa MaualaUD62008-12-13 Flag of New Zealand.svg ABA Stadium, Auckland, New ZealandWon vacant NZPBA Women's welterweight title
Win6–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Flag of Australia (converted).svg Nive MoefaauoSD62008-06-28 Flag of New Zealand.svg TSB Bank Arena, Wellington, New Zealand
Lose5–1 Flag of the United States.svg Layla McCarter UD62007-11-02 Flag of New Zealand.svg Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
Win5–0 Flag of South Africa.svg Sandra AlmeidaUD42007-06-08 Flag of New Zealand.svg Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
Win4–0 Flag of the United States.svg Victoria Cisneros SD62006-11-17 Flag of New Zealand.svg Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
Win3–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Sue GlasseyUD62006-05-06 Flag of New Zealand.svg Headhunters Motorcycle Club, Auckland, New ZealandVacant NZPBA Women's light middleweight title
Win2–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Renei BevimsUD42005-12-16 Flag of New Zealand.svg Coral Reef Restaurant, Auckland, New Zealand
Win1–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Sue GlasseyUD42005-03-31 Flag of New Zealand.svg The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand

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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