1. Reece Papuni was born on 2 October 1987 and is a New Zealand professional boxer.
19 Facts About Reece Papuni
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Reece Papuni is trained by well known and highly accomplished boxing trainer, Phil Shatford.
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Reece Papuni was considered very hopeful to go to the 2012 olympics.
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In 2013, Reece Papuni took on Scott Taliauli at the Wilding Park.
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In October 2014, Reece Papuni took on one of his biggest rivals of his careers, Sam Rapira for the New Zealand national Light Heavyweight title on a Joseph Parker undercard, promoted by Duco Events.
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Reece Papuni won the fight by stoppage in the fourth round, one of his biggest wins of his career.
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Reece Papuni was scheduled to fight on another Joseph Parker undercard with Duco events in March 2015 the fight did not go ahead.
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In June 2015, Reece Papuni took on Trent Broadhurst for the vacant WBA Oceania Light Heavyweight title.
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Reece Papuni took this big risk in hopes to reach the top 15 in the WBA.
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Unfortunately, Reece Papuni lost the fight by fifth round stoppage, first loss of his professional career.
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In September 2019, Reece Papuni took on Samoan boxer Tony Iapesa at Horncastle Arena in Christchurch.
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In early November 2015, Reece Papuni Took part in the Four man Tournament.
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Reece Papuni joined Robert Berridge, Sefo Falekaono and Brad Riddell in the tournament.
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Reece Papuni Won the Tournament, winning against Brad Riddell and Robert Berridge.
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In March 2016, Reece Papuni took on Joshua Tai at the Addington Raceway.
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In September 2016, Reece Papuni took on Faris Chevalier for the ANBF Australasian Super Middleweight title.
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In November 2019, Reece Papuni returned to the ring when he took on Alex Tzinavos in Nelson.
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Reece Papuni won the fight by Unanimous Decision, giving him his first win in over three years.
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Reece Papuni is Maori with ancestry of Nga Rauru, Ngai Tahu, and Ngati Porou.