John Conway (boxer)

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John Conway
BornJohn Conway
(1968-03-08) 8 March 1968 (age 55)
Other namesThe Rebel
Residence Auckland, New Zealand
NationalityNew Zealander
Weight78.8 kg (174 lb; 12 st 6 lb)
DivisionLight Heavyweight
StyleBoxing
Kickboxing
TrainerLollo Heimuli
Peter Flynn
Tojo Dixion
Years active1999–2003, 2011
Professional boxing record
Total14
Wins11
By knockout2
Losses2
By knockout2
Draws1
Kickboxing record
Total58
Wins48
Losses9
Draws1
Amateur record
Total111
Wins90
Losses20
Draws1
Other information
OccupationPresident of NZPBA
Boxing record from BoxRec
Last updated on: 20 February 2017

John Conway (born 8 March 1968, New Zealand) is a retired professional boxer and kickboxer. Conway biggest boxing bout of his career was challenging for the WBO Asia Pacific light heavyweight title against Soulan Pownceby in June 2011. [1] [2] Conway has peaked at 11th on the WBO Asia Pacific Rankings. [3] Conway started his boxing career in the amateur in 1986. If you combine his amateur, professional boxing and kickboxing fight, Conway has had 182 fights.

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Currently Conway is the president of the New Zealand Professional Boxing Association and has refereed in over 100 boxing bouts. Conway has refereed and judged in many notable boxers including Chauncy Welliver, Michelle Preston, Daniella Smith, Gunnar Jackson, Robert Berridge, Shane Cameron, Jeff Horn, Izuagbe Ugonoh, Kali Meehan, Brian Minto, and Joseph Parker. [4]

Outside being an official, Conway owns his own gym called Rebel Lee Gar and trains many successful boxers and kickboxers including Adrian Taihia, Baby Nansen, Lani Daniels, Richie Hardcore and David Letele. [5]

NZPBA president

In July 2016, Conway became vice President of NZPBA. In February 2017, Lance Revill resigned as president of NZPBA due to the backlash of the comments made against World Champion Joseph Parker. Due to this, Conway was promoted to Interim President of NZPBA. [6]

Lani Daniels World Champion

Conway is the trainer and manager of two division world champion Lani Daniels. [7] When setting up Daniels first world title fight, Conway was in negotiations with opponent Alrie Meleisea manager Vasco Kovačević since Christmas day 2022. [8] In May 2023, Daniels won her IBF world heavyweight title. [9] Daniels orginally planned to retire after her world title win, however, after her win, Conway began negotiations with multiple promoters to sign Daniels full time. [10] On the 18th of July it was announced that Daniels had signed a three fight deal with boxing promoter Dean Lonergan under D & L Promotions. [11]

Fighting titles and awards

Kickboxing and Muay Thai titles

Awards

Professional boxing record

14 fights11 wins2 losses
By knockout22
By decision90
Draws1

[12]

No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
14Lose11–2–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Soulan Pownceby TKO11 (12) 1:2217 June 2011 Flag of New Zealand.svg ABA Stadium, Auckland, New ZealandWBO Asia Pacific light heavyweight title
13Win11–1–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Dickey PeireraUD414 April 2011 Flag of New Zealand.svg ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
12Win10–1–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Fale SiaoloaUD419 March 2011 Flag of New Zealand.svg Vodafone Events Centre, Manukau City, New Zealand
11Win9–1–1 Flag of Samoa.svg Niusila SeiuliUD44 March 2011 Flag of New Zealand.svg ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
10Lose8–1–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Tapanuu TagilimaiTKO1 (4)30 October 2003 Flag of New Zealand.svg ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
9Win8–0–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Simon Taliavao TaliaTKO3 (4)14 December 2002 Flag of New Zealand.svg YMCA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
8Win7–0–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Simon Taliavao TaliaKO2 (6)12 April 2002 Flag of New Zealand.svg Hamilton Leisure Centre, Waikato, New Zealand
7Win6–0–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Jimmy FalePTS616 February 2002 Flag of New Zealand.svg ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
6Win5–0–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Brett FanninPTS613 December 2001 Flag of New Zealand.svg St.James Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand
5Win4–0–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Jason CostaPTS624 August 2001 Flag of New Zealand.svg Meteor Night Club, Hamilton, New Zealand
4Win3–0–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Jake RasmussenPTS628 June 2001 Flag of New Zealand.svg ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand
3Draw2–0–1 Flag of New Zealand.svg Jamie WaruPTS629 July 2000 Flag of New Zealand.svg Northland Memorial Hall, Dargaville, New Zealand
2Win2–0 Flag of the United Kingdom.svg Graham McLaughlanPTS413 May 2000 Flag of New Zealand.svg Alexandra Park Raceway, Auckland, New Zealand
1Win1–0 Flag of New Zealand.svg Peter MokomokoPTS625 November 1999 Flag of New Zealand.svg ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New ZealandProfessional debut

Awards and recognitions

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