Adrian Taihia (born 3 September 1983) is a retired New Zealand professional boxer. Taihia is in Craig Thomson's Boxing Stable.
Adrian Taihia | |
|---|---|
| Born | Adrian Taihia 3 September 1983 Auckland, New Zealand |
| Nationality | New Zealander |
| Other names | The Terrah |
| Statistics | |
| Weight(s) | Light Heavyweight |
| Stance | Orthodox |
| Boxing record | |
| Total fights | 22 |
| Wins | 15 |
| Wins by KO | 7 |
| Losses | 5 |
| Draws | 2 |
Australian Contender
editTaihia took part in The Contender Australia, a reality television show based on the sport of boxing. The show practically was a fourteen-man tournament with boxers hailing from Australia and New Zealand. Unfortunately Taihia didn't make it through to the next round.[1]
Taihia vs Jackson
editTaihia has fought Gunnar Jackson twice in their professional boxing career. Both boxers are under the same boxing stable, which is owned by Craig Thomson. Both bouts were for the NZPBA Super Middleweight title. The first bout ended in a Majority Decision Draw with two judges in favour of a draw and the last judge in favour of Jackson. The second bout Taihia won the title by Unanimous Decision.[2] The vacant World Boxing Federation Oceania title was also on the line.
Berridge rivalry
editTaihia has had a long rivalry with Robert Berridge. Both fights started their boxing career around the same time as each other and both have climbed the ranks. It has been dubbed by the New Zealand public a dream fight in the light heavyweight division. Taihia has agreed to fight Berridge multiple times, however Berridge has always pulled out, either due to injury or promoter negotiation issues.[3] The rivalry got even more person when Taihia entered the ring during a Berridge post fight interview.[4] The two fought on 28 October 2016 with Taihia losing by Unanimous Decision. After the fight, Taihia announced on his Facebook that he retired from boxing. Taihia stated he felt robbed and lost the passion for the sport.[5]
Controversy
editIn July 2014, Taihia was arrested on drug charges. Originally Taihia was charged with counts of manufacturing methamphetamine and single charges of conspiracy to manufacture methamphetamine, supply of methamphetamine and participation in an organised criminal group.[6] Those charges came after a 12-month covert police operation which ended in November 2012. The charges carried a maximum penalty of life imprisonment. He pleaded guilty mid-trial to one amalgamated charge of being a party to manufacture with the other charges dropped. In November 2014 he was sentenced to two-and-a-half years in prison, however he was released on parole in December 2015 with permission to fight in the ring.[7] Many of his family and friends has stated that this was out of character. His lawyer Peter Winter said Taihia's offending was not out of greed, but due to an obligation-based situation where he wanted to pay for his mother-in-law's funeral, but was not able to due to a shortage of cash.[8]
Professional boxing titles
edit- New Zealand Professional Boxing Association
- New Zealand National super middleweight title (2013)
- World Boxing Federation
- WBF Oceania super middleweight title (2013)
- World Boxing Association
- World Boxing Union
- WBU Inter-Continental light heavyweight title (2014)
Professional boxing record
edit| 22 fights | 15 wins | 5 losses |
|---|---|---|
| By knockout | 7 | 2 |
| By decision | 8 | 3 |
| Draws | 2 | |
| Res. | Record | Opponent | Type | Rd., Time | Date | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lose | 15–5–2 | Andrei Mikhailovich | UD | 6 | 2018-12-15 | Horncastle Arena, Christchurch, New Zealand | |
| Lose | 15–4–2 | Mose Auimatagi Jnr | TKO | 3 (4) | 2017-03-18 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Lose | 15–3–2 | Robert Berridge | UD | 10 | 2016-10-28 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | NZPBA Light Heavyweight Title |
| Lose | 15–2–2 | Sefo Falekaono | SD | 5 | 2016-08-13 | ellerslie Racecourse, Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Win | 15–1–2 | Craig Turner | SD | 4 | 2016-04-02 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Win | 14–1–2 | Moses Ioelu | UD | 4 | 2014-10-18 | AMI Netball North Harbour Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Win | 13–1–2 | Sakeasi Dakua | KO | 5, (12) 0:42 | 2014-08-23 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | World Boxing Union Inter-Continental light heavyweight title |
| Win | 12–1–2 | Togasilimai Letoa | UD | 12 | 2014-05-22 | Logan Campbell Centre, Auckland, New Zealand | Interim WBA PABA light heavyweight title |
| Win | 11–1–2 | Richard Hackney | KO | 1, (10) 2:39 | 2014-03-22 | AMI Netball North Harbour Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | NZPBA super middleweight title |
| Win | 10–1–2 | Peter Tovi'o | RTD | 1, (6) 3:00 | 2013-11-30 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Win | 9–1–2 | Gunnar Jackson | UD | 10 | 2013-05-05 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | NZPBA super middleweight title Vacant World Boxing Federation Oceania super middleweight title |
| Draw | 8–1–2 | Gunnar Jackson | MD | 10 | 2012-10-27 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | NZPBA super middleweight title |
| Win | 8–1–1 | Vano Kake | UD | 4 | 2011-04-28 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Win | 7–1–1 | Scott Taliauli | TKO | 2, (6) 0:55 | 2010-11-26 | ASB Stadium, Kohimarama, New Zealand | |
| Win | 6–1–1 | Monty Filimaea | UD | 6 | 2010-07-23 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Lose | 5–1–1 | Kariz Kariuki | KO | 2, (5) 0:41 | 2009-08-26 | Sydney Olympic Park, Homebush, Australia | Australian Contender Super Middleweight Series - Bout 5 |
| Win | 5–0–1 | Fale Siaoloa | UD | 4 | 2009-04-23 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Win | 4–0–1 | Steven Anderson | SD | 6 | 2008-09-25 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Draw | 3–0–1 | Steven Anderson | SD | 4 | 2008-08-28 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Win | 3–0 | Blair Seager | KO | 1,(4) 0:12 | 2008-07-31 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Win | 2–0 | Jade Hughes | KO | 1,(4) 0:18 | 2008-03-27 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand | |
| Win | 1–0 | Damian Johnstone | TKO | 1, (4) 1:44 | 2008-02-29 | ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand |
References
edit- ^ NICK WALSHAW (29 July 2009). "Gunnar Jackson vs. Adrian Taihia on April 5th in Auckland, New Zealand". The Daily Telegraph. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ^ "Gunnar Jackson vs. Adrian Taihia on April 5th in Auckland, New Zealand". Boxing News 24. 2 April 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ^ Jared Smith (12 October 2013). "Berridge faces Taihia taunts after bombing out opponent". Wanganui Chronicle. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ^ Liam Napier (28 July 2013). "Taihia furious over the Berridge bout 'bailout'". Stuff. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ^ Benjamin Watt (5 November 2016). "Adrian Taihia retires following Robert Berridge loss". WBN. Retrieved 5 November 2016.
- ^ Liam Napier (16 July 2014). "Top boxer Taihia on methamphetamine charges". Stuff. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ^ Liam Napier (30 October 2014). "Kiwi boxer Adrian Taihia receives jail sentence". Stuff. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ^ Brendan Manning (30 October 2014). "Kiwi boxing champ Adrian Taihia jailed for manufacturing methamphetamine". The New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ^ Liam Napier (23 May 2014). "Three-from-three for the Tuigamala family". Stuff. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
- ^ "Adrian Taihia". BoxRec. 3 September 1982. Retrieved 19 May 2016.
External links
edit- Boxing record for Adrian Taihia from BoxRec (registration required)