Lance Bryant

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Lance Bryant
Born (1980-11-01) 1 November 1980 (age 44)
Masterton, New Zealand
Other namesBuster
Statistics
Weight(s) Cruiserweight
Height181 cm (5 ft 11 in)
Boxing record [1]
Total fights20
Wins12
Wins by KO5
Losses8

Lance Bryant (born 1 November 1980) is a retired New Zealand professional boxer.

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Bryant is mostly known for competing in three of the four Super 8 Boxing Tournament. He reached his peak ranking position in 2018 when he was ranked 50th on Boxrec. [2] In his professional career he has won six professional titles, including being a Two time New Zealand Cruiserweight champion. [3]

Amateur boxing career

Bryant had a successful amateur career, winning multiple titles. In 2006, Bryant retired from boxing. [4]

Professional boxing career

Debut and Super 8 Boxing Tournament 2014 - 2015

Bryant made his professional boxing debut in 2014 after initially retiring in 2006. Bryant took on Thomas Heads in back to back fights. Bryant won the first fight by Knockout and the second fight by decision. [5] In November 2014, Bryant took part in the second Super Professional eight man boxing tournament, called the Super 8 at the North Shore Events Centre. [6] [7] To prepare for the fight, Bryant trained alongside Shane Cameron with trainer Henry Schuster. [8] The tournament included future UFC World Champion Israel Adesanya, Daniel Ammann, James Emerson, Monty Filimaea, Brad Pitt and Vaitele Soi. [9] Bryant took on Samoan Soi in the quarter finals, losing the fight by a controversial Split Decision. [10] Bryant returned to the ring in 2015 to take part in the third edition of the Super 8 Tournament in Christchurch, New Zealand. [11] In the quarter finals, Bryant took on Ghana born Fiji resident boxer Joseph Kwadjo. Bryant won the fight by unanimous decision moving onto the semi-finals. [12] Byrant too on Israel Adesanya in the semi-finals, however, Adesanya won the fight by Majority decision, ending Bryant second tournament. [13] In November 2015, Bryant took part in the final edition of the Super 8 Tournaments, but this time this was a four-man professional tournament. [14] Bryant hopes to defeat Adesanya who beat Bryant in the last tournament who went on to win the entire competition. [15] Bryant won the semi-finals against New Zealand Born Australian Jamie Porter but lost against Adesanya in the Finals. [16] On the same night, Monty Betham Won the New Zealand title. [17] Bryant called out Betham in hopes for a New Zealand title shot. [18] Unfortunately the fight did not take place as Betham was forced to retire due to brain injury in 2016. [18]

National and International title wins 2016 - 2017

In May 2016, Bryant took on Monty Filimaea in his first fight in Hometown of Pahiatua since turning pro. [19] His brother Robbie Bryant also fought on the card for his first fight in New Zealand in his professional career and his last fight of his boxing career. [20] Bryant won the fight by Unanimous Decision. [21] After the fight Filimaea announced his retirement from boxing. [22] In June 2016, Bryant took on James Langton on a weeks notice after Monty Betham pulled out due to a brain injury. [23] The fight was for the Interim New Zealand national (NZNBF version) and vacant IBO Asia Pacific Cruiserweight titles. [24] Bryant won the fight by Unanimous Decision. [25] In October 2016, Bryant took on Thomas Heads in their third and final time for the World Boxing Federation Oceania Cruiserweight title. Bryant won the final fight of the trilogy by Stoppage in the tenth round. [26] In May 2017, Bryant took on Junior Fas Brother Isileli Fa to defend her New Zealand National title. [27] Since winning the Interim version of the NZ title, he has been upgraded to being a full New Zealand National Cruiserweight title. [28] Bryant won the fight by second round stoppage. [29] In July 2017, Bryant was scheduled to fight Junior Pati for his New Zealand national and vacant UBF Asia Pacific Cruiserweight titles. [30] Unfortunately Junior Pati pulled out of the fight due to feeling unwell from the weight loss. [31] However, Junior Pati fought anyway with a different opponent in the Heavyweight division for the UBF Asia Pacific Heavyweight title. [32] In September 2017, Bryant took on Aaron Russell for the vacant IBO Oceania-Orient Cruiserweight title. [33] Russell is known as the Kiwi beater after defeated multiple successful New Zealand boxers including James Porter, Asher Derbyshire and Nik Charalampous. [34] Bryant won the fight by second-round knockout. [35]

Last NZ title, losing streak, retirement 2018 - 2020

In March 2018, Bryant returned to his hometown to take on Thomas Russell for the vacant New Zealand National (Pro Box NZ version) Cruiserweight title. Bryant won the fight by Unanimous Decision however he sustained a serious injury to his arm which required surgery. After the fight he reached 50th in the World on Boxrec, the highest ranking he has ever received in his career. [2] In August 2018, Bryant took on former world title challenger Blake Caparello. [36] [37] Unfortunately, Bryant lost the fight by third round stoppage, ending his two-year and seven fight winning streak. [38] In November 2018, Bryant made his Northern Hemisphere debut when he took on Poland Nikodem Jezewski on short notice. Bryant lost the fight by unanimous decision. [39] In December 2018, Bryant took on David Light on a Joseph Parker undercard. Bryant lost the fight by second round stoppage. [40] In March 2020, Bryant fought for the last time in Australia against New Zealand born Australian Floyd Masson. [41] [42] [43] Masson won the fight by first round stoppage. [44] [45] In November 2020, Bryant took on David Light for the New Zealand National (PBCNZ version) Cruiserweight title. Light won the fight by first round stoppage. After the fight, Bryant announced his retirement. [3]

Amateur boxing titles

Source: [46] [47] [48]

Professional boxing titles

Source: [3]

Professional boxing record

20 fights12 wins8 losses
By knockout54
By decision74
Draws0
No.ResultRecordOpponentTypeRound, timeDateLocationNotes
20Lose12–8David LightTKO2 (10), 1:0913 Nov 2020 Sky City Theatre, Auckland, New ZealandFor New Zealand National (PBCNZ version) Cruiserweight title
19Lose12–7 Floyd Masson TKO2 (6), 2:456 Mar 2020Metro City, Northbridge, Western Australia, Australia
18Lose12–6 David Light TKO2 (6)15 Dec 2018 Horncastle Arena, Christchurch, New Zealand
17Lose12–5Nikodem JezewskiUD89 Nov 2018Hala Widowiskowo Sportowa MOSiR, ul. ks.Jerzego Popiełuszki 4, Konin, Poland
16Lose12–4 Blake Caparello TKO3 (8), 1:4631 Aug 2018Croatian Club, Footscray, Victoria, Australia
15Win12–3Thomas RussellUD1024 Mar 2018Bush Multisport Stadium, Pahiatua, New ZealandWon Vacant New Zealand National (Pro Box NZ) cruiserweight title
14Win11–3Aaron RussellKO2 (10), 2:599 Sep 2017Mansfield Tavern, Mansfield, Queensland, AustraliaWon Vacant IBO Oceania-Orient cruiserweight title
13Win10–3Isileli FaTKO2 (10)5 May 2017Arena Manawatu, Palmerston North, New ZealandRetained New Zealand National (NZNBF version) cruiserweight title
12Win9–3Thomas HeadsTKO10 (10), 0:308 Oct 2016Civic Centre, Feilding, New ZealandWon vacant World Boxing Federation Oceania Cruiserweight titles
11Win8–3James LangtonUD1030 Jun 2016Standfords Event Centre, Opunake, New ZealandWon vacant Interim New Zealand National (NZNBF version) & vacant IBO Asia Pacific Cruiserweight titles
10Win7–3Monty FilimaeaUD628 May 2016Bush Multisport Stadium, Pahiatua, New Zealand
9Win6–3Paane HarakiUD42 Apr 2016Southwards Car Museum, Kapiti, New Zealand
8Lose5–3 Israel Adesanya UD33 Nov 2015 Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, New ZealandFinals - Super 8 Tournament
7Win5–2Jamie PorterUD33 Nov 2015 Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, New ZealandSemi-finals - Super 8 Tournament
6Lose4–2 Israel Adesanya MD328 Mar 2015 Horncastle Arena, Christchurch, New ZealandSemi-finals - Super 8 Tournament
5Win4–1 Joseph Kwadjo UD328 Mar 2015 Horncastle Arena, Christchurch, New ZealandQuarter-finals - Super 8 Tournament
4Lose3–1 Vaitele Soi SD311 Nov 2014North Shore Events Centre, Auckland, New ZealandQuarter-finals - Super 8 Tournament
3Win3–0Chris RehuTKO2 (4), 1:1516 Aug 2014Turner Centre, KeriKeri, New Zealand
2Win2–0Thomas HeadsUD419 Jul 2014ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
1Win1–0Thomas HeadsKO3 (4)22 Feb 2014 ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand

Personal life

Bryant has three brothers, Francis, Hugh, and Robbie. Including himself, all the brothers are New Zealand National Amateur Champions. Bryant is a farther of four children. [49] Bryant is of Maori descent. [50]

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