Daniella Smith


Daniella Smith is a New Zealand former professional boxer. She became the first female fighter to win an IBF title, 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.

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.

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. 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. 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. 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.

Awards

Res.RecordOpponentTypeRd., TimeDateLocationNotes
Lose13–6 Gentiane LupiTKO5 1:452014-12-13ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand.png" />For vacant NZPBA Women's lightweight title
Lose13–5 Gentiane Lupi62014-06-27
Win13–4 Nicki BigwoodTKO5 2013-12-13
Lose12–4 Arlene BlencoweUD102013-06-13The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand.png" />For vacant WIBA super lightweight title and vacant WBF female welterweight title
Win12–3 Lauryn EagleUD62012-12-15
Win11–3 Lisa MaualaUD62012-08-25
Lose10–3 Sarah HowettUD82012-03-30
Lose10–2 Noni Tenge4 2011-06-11Brakpan, South Africa.png" />Lost IBF female welterweight title
Win10–1 Jennifer RetzkeUD102010-11-12Won inaugural IBF female welterweight title
Win9–1 Gabriela Marcela ZapataUD82010-08-27
Win8–1 Lisa MaualaUD62009-03-07Rugby Park, Gisborne, New Zealand.png" />
Win7–1 Lisa MaualaUD62008-12-13Won vacant NZPBA Women's welterweight title
Win6–1 Nive MoefaauoSD62008-06-28TSB Bank Arena, Wellington, New Zealand.png" />
Lose5–1 Layla McCarterUD62007-11-02Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand.png" />
Win5–0 Sandra AlmeidaUD42007-06-08
Win4–0 Victoria Cisneros62006-11-17
Win3–0 Sue GlasseyUD62006-05-06Vacant NZPBA Women's light middleweight title
Win2–0 Renei BevimsUD42005-12-16Coral Reef Restaurant, Auckland, New Zealand.png" />
Win1–0 Sue Glassey42005-03-31