Sam Rapira (boxer)

Sam Rapira
Born	Samuel Rapira 2 November 1983 New Plymouth, New Zealand
Other names	The Terror
Residence	New Plymouth, New Zealand
Height	182 cm (6 ft 0 in)
Weight	79.3 kg (175 lb; 12 st 7 lb)
Division	Light Heavyweight
Reach	183 cm (72.0 in)
Stance	Orthodox
Years active	2013 - Present
Professional boxing record
Total	18
Wins	15
By knockout	10
Losses	3
By knockout	1
Draws	0
Amateur career
Total	70
Wins	59
Losses	11
Other information
Occupation	Promoter and Professional Boxer
Notable relatives	Sam Rapira (Cousins)
Website	www.rapiraboxing.co.nz
Boxing record from BoxRec
Medal record Men’s Boxing Representing  New Zealand Arafura Games 2011 Darwin Light heavyweight

Sam Rapira (born 2 November 1983) is a New Zealand boxing promoter and professional boxer.

Rapira had a very well credentialed amateur career, fighting 70 fights before turning pro.^[1] Rapira was his own promoter, promoting every fight he has had in New Plymouth.^[2]

Charity

Rapira, his brother Jake and their co-owned boxing gym do regular charity work for the community and SPCA. There biggest contribution is organizing food banks for the winter months and Christmas Season. They donate to the community including the food banks on average a hundred times a month.^[3]

Personal life

Born in, New Plymouth, New Zealand, Rapira is the cousin of New Zealand rugby league international, Sam Rapira.

Amateur career

Rapira has fought in seventy amateur boxing bouts, fighting local stars like Reece Papuni and Gunnar Jackson, Australian Damien Hooper, and German Champion, Enrice Koelling. Rapira biggest win was at the 2011 Arafura Games where he won the silver medal in the 81 kg division.^[4] The biggest upset of the tournament was when Rapira defeated world ranked number one at the time Vijender Singh. Sam Rapira was the captain of the New Zealand Boxing team, which went on to win five Golds and three Silvers.^[5]

Championships

• New Zealand National Boxing Federation
  • NZNBF Light Heavyweight Champion^[6]

• International Boxing Organization
  • IBO Asia Pacific Light Heavyweight Champion^[7]

Professional boxing record

Professional record summary
18 fights	15 wins	3 losses
By knockout	10	1
By decision	5	2

Result	Record	Opponent	Type	Round, time	Date	Location	Notes
	15–3	Ryan Ford	N/A	N/A	February 25, 2017	Grand Hyatt Hotel, Singapore	For Vacant UBO Light Heavyweight Title
Lose	15–3	Robert Berridge[8]	UD	8	September 16, 2016	TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand
Win	15–2	Craig Turner[9]	TKO	4 (6)	June 30, 2016	Standfords Event Centre, Opunake, New Zealand
Win	14–2	Togasilimai Letoa[10]	UD	8	April 2, 2016	TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand
Win	13–2	Vaimoli Ioelu[11]	UD	4	February 25, 2016	ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
Win	12–2	Sivan Hermez[12]	TKO	4 (6)	December 12, 2015	The Hub, Hawera New Zealand
Loss	11–2	Rob Powdrill	SD	10	August 22, 2015	TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand	For Vacant IBO Intercontinental Light Heavyweight Title[13]
Win	11–1	Sam Loli[14]	UD	6	June 26, 2015	Standfords Event Centre, Opunake, New Zealand
Win	10–1	Dean Purdon[15]	KO	3 (10) 2:46	April 18, 2015	TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand	Won Vacant IBO Asia Pacific Light Heavyweight Title
Win	9–1	Edwin Samy[16]	SD	6	February 7, 2015	War Memorial Hall, Waitara, New Zealand
Loss	8–1	Reece Papuni[17]	TKO	4 (10)	October 16, 2014	The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand	Lost NZNBF Light Heavyweight Title
Win	8–0	Richard Hackney[18]	KO	5 (10)	September 12, 2014	TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand	Won Vacant NZNBF Light Heavyweight Title
Win	7–0	Taito Ratuere[19]	UD	6	June 4, 2014	The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
Win	6–0	Kashif Mumtaz[20]	TKO	2 (6) 2:43	February 14, 2014	TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand
Win	5–0	Moses Ioelu[21]	KO	4 (6)	December 13, 2013	YMCA Gymnasium, New Plymouth, New Zealand
Win	4–0	Isaia Maku Jnr[22]	TKO	1 (6) 2:21	November 16, 2013	Claudelands Arena, Hamilton, New Zealand
Win	3–0	Atalili Fai[23]	TKO	3 (4)	October 10, 2013	The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
Win	2–0	Viliami Toafi[24]	TKO	1 (4) 2:09	June 13, 2013	The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
Win	1–0	Scott Taliauli	TKO	3 (4) 0:35	April 6, 2013	TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand

Promoted events record

Promoted 8 Fight nights[25]
Date.	Location	Featured Bout	Title	Role
2016-09-16	TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand	Sam Rapira vs Robert Berridge		Promoter
2016-04-02	TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand	Sam Rapira vs Togasilimai Letoa		Promoter
2015-08-22	TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand	Sam Rapira vs Rob Powdrill	Vacant IBO Inter-Continental light heavyweight title	Promoter
2015-04-18	TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand	Sam Rapira vs Dean Purdon	Vacant IBO Asia Pacifc Light Heavyweight Title	Promoter
2014-09-12	TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand	Sam Rapira vs Richard Hackney	Vacant NZNBF Light Heavyweight Title	Promoter
2014-02-14	TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand	Chauncy Welliver vs Billy Wright	WBC Latino, WBC FECARBOX, WBC Asian Boxing Council heavyweight titles	Promoter
2013-12-13	YMCA Gymnasium, New Plymouth, New Zealand	Sam Rapira vs Moses Ioelu		Promoter
2013-04-06	TSB Stadium, New Plymouth, New Zealand	Sam Rapira vs Scott Taliauli		Promoter

References

1. "Rapira wins first pro fight by TKO". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
2. "IBO Champions". IBO. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
3. "Boxing for beans". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
4. "Arafura Games 2011 - Boxing". Fox Sports Pulse. Retrieved 2015-10-17.
5. "Arafura Games 2011 - Boxing Medal Tale". Fox Sports Pulse. Retrieved 2015-10-17.
6. "Patient Sam Rapira claims New Zealand belt". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
7. "Rapira Boxing Events". Rapira Boxing. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
8. "Sam Rapira suffers unanimous decision loss to Robert Berridge in New Plymouth". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
9. "Rapira rapt with latest performance as he Ko's opponent". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
10. "Sam Rapira wins unanimous points decision over Samoan champion". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
11. "Boxing: Fighting fit, ready to rumble for charity". NZHerald. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
12. "Sam Rapira wins comeback fight". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
13. "Career in limbo as Rapira takes time to reflect". Stuff. Retrieved 2015-10-14.
14. "Langton gets the business done in front of vocal home crowd". Stuff. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
15. "Sam Rapira thrills hometown fans with title win". Stuff. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
16. "Rapira bounces back at fight night". Stuff. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
17. "Boxer Reece Papuni shows he is the real deal". Stuff. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
18. "Patient Sam Rapira claims New Zealand belt". Stuff. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
19. "Boxing: Meehan takes inaugural Super 8 final". NZHerald. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
20. "Big boys biff before bad break ends it". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
21. "Rapira builds on his winning streak". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
22. "Boxing: Tua retires after defeat". NZHerald. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
23. "One-way traffic for Sam Rapira against Atalili Fai". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
24. "Relentless Sam Rapira powers to fast TKO". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 2016-09-18.
25. "Sam Rapira Boxrec Promoter Record". Boxrec. Retrieved 2015-10-14.

External links

• Professional boxing record for Sam Rapira from BoxRec
• Rapira Boxing Website