David Light (boxer)

David Light (born 13 November 1991 in Takapuna, Auckland) is a Professional Boxer from New Zealand. He competed in the men's heavyweight division at the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow where he won the silver medal against Canada's Samir El-Mais.[1] Light is the current WBO Oriental cruiserweight champion after defeating Mark Flanagan by unanimous decision on 18 March 2019.

David Light
Statistics
Real nameDavid Thomas Light
Weight(s)Cruiserweight
Height1.87 m (6 ft 2 in)
Reach193 cm (76 in)
NationalityNew Zealander
Born (1991-11-13) 13 November 1991
Takapuna, New Zealand
StanceOrthodox
Boxing record
Total fights17
Wins17
Wins by KO10
Losses0
Medal record
Men's amateur boxing
Representing  New Zealand
Commonwealth Games
2014 Glasgow Heavyweight

Amateur Boxing

David had reached the semifinal after knocking out Malaysia's Meeraj Omar in the second round of his first bout, before defeating Kenya's Charles Odhiambo Okoth in a unanimous decision.[2]

Light joined fellow boxer, David Nyika, in bringing home rare Commonwealth Games boxing medals to New Zealand. The last time that two Kiwi boxers returned from the Commonwealth Games with both a gold and a silver medal was in the Perth Commonwealth Games in 1962.

Following his Commonwealth success, Light was full of admiration for the Kiwi team but made controversial remarks regarding professional boxing: "... us boys in the New Zealand team, we always joke that going pro is when you give up on actual boxing ... You're cashing in on your talent and you're fighting bums."[3]

Other successes for Light in 2014 include placing 2nd in his events at the 2014 boxing tournaments held in Belgrade, Serbia and 3rd at the 2014 GeeBee Competitions. Light has been in the national team since 2011.[4]

Amateur Boxing Titles

2011 North Island Golden Gloves Tournament

Elite Heavyweight (91 kg)[5]

  1. Defeated E Enoka in Semifinals
  2. Lost Tino Honey in finals

2011 New Zealand National Championship

Elite Heavyweight (91 kg)[6]

  1. Defeated Kahukura Bentson in Quarterfinals
  2. Defeated Floyd Masson in Semifinals
  3. Defeated Tino Honey in finals

2012 New Zealand National Championship

Elite Heavyweight (91 kg)

  1. Defeated Hale Faiumu in semifinals
  2. Defeated Toa Leutele in finals

2013 New Zealand National Championship

Elite Heavyweight (91 kg):

  1. Defeated Floyd Masson in semifinals
  2. Defeated Tino Honey in finals

2014 Commonwealth Games

Heavyweight (91 kg)

  1. Defeated Muhammad Meeraj Omar (Malaysia) in Round of 16
  2. Defeated Charles Okoth (Kenya) in quarterfinals
  3. Defeated Stephen Lavelle (Scotland) in semifinal
  4. Lost Samir El-Mais (Canada) in final

Professional Boxing Titles
  • Professional Boxing Commission New Zealand
    • New Zealand Cruiserweight Title
  • World Boxing Foundation
    • Intercontinental Cruiserweight Title
  • World Boxing Organisation
    • Oriental Cruiserweight Title

Professional boxing record
Professional record summary
17 fights 17 wins 0 losses
By knockout 10 0
By decision 7 0
No. Result Record Opponent Type Round, time Date Location Notes
17 Win 17–0 Mose Auimatagi Jr. UD 10 19 Dec 2020 ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand Retained WBO Oriental cruiserweight title
16 Win 16–0 Lance Bryant TKO 1 (10), 1:09 13 Nov 2020 SkyCity Theatre, Auckland, New Zealand Retained NZPBC cruiserweight title
15 Win 15–0 Trent Broadhurst TKO 3 (10), 2:36 6 Dec 2019 International Convention Centre, Sydney, Australia Retained WBO Oriental cruiserweight title
14 Win 14–0 German Garcia Montes UD 8 31 Aug 2019 ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
13 Win 13–0 Mark Flanagan UD 10 18 May 2019 ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand Won vacant WBO Oriental cruiserweight title
12 Win 12–0 Jordan Mororoa UD 6 2 Mar 2019 ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
11 Win 11–0 Lance Bryant TKO 2 (6), 1:05 15 Dec 2018 Horncastle Arena, Christchurch, New Zealand
10 Win 10–0 Savenaca Naliva TKO 3 (10), 1:55 2 Nov 2018 ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand Won vacant WBF Intercontinental cruiserweight title
9 Win 9–0 James Singh KO 1 (6), 2:59 13 Oct 2018 Chao Shan General Association, Auckland, New Zealand
8 Win 8–0 Hunter Sam UD 6 29 Sep 2018 ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
7 Win 7–0 Thomas Russell TKO 3 (6), 2:56 25 Aug 2018 ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
6 Win 6–0 Daniel Tai UD 6 21 Jul 2018 ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
5 Win 5–0 Thomas Russell TKO 3 (6), 1:57 9 Jun 2018 ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
4 Win 4–0 Cory Enoka TKO 3 (10), 1:56 21 Apr 2018 ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand Won vacant NZPBC cruiserweight title
3 Win 3–0 Tussi Asafo TKO 1 (4), 2:59 16 Mar 2018 ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
2 Win 2–0 Vaimoli Ioelu UD 4 18 Nov 2017 ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
1 Win 1–0 Lui Te'o KO 2 (4) 3 Nov 2017 ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand Professional debut

Personal life

David is the youngest of eight children to New Zealand inventor Len Light who invented the world's first do-it-yourself yoghurt maker,[7] founding the then family business of Easiyo in 1992[8] and later of New Zealand Pure Dairy Ltd.[9]

Awards and recognitions
  • 2019 Gladrap Boxing Awards Boxer of the year (Nominated)
  • 2019 Gladrap Boxing Awards Male boxer of the year (Nominated)[10]
  • 2019 Gladrap Boxing Awards Knockout of the year (Nominated)
  • 2019 Gladrap Boxing Awards Champion of the year (Nominated)
  • 2019 Gladrap Boxing Awards International fight of the year (Won)[11]
  • 2019 Gladrap Boxing Awards Worst cut of the year (Nominated)
  • 2019 Gladrap Boxing Awards Best Looking male boxer of the year (Nominated)
  • 2020 New Zealand Fighter Boxing Awards International Champion of the year (Won)[12]
  • 2020 New Zealand Fighter Boxing Awards Male boxer of the year (Won)

References
  1. "Commonwealth Games: Gold and silver in boxing". New Zealand Herald. 3 August 2014.
  2. Glasgow, Matt Richens in (2 August 2014). "That's gold as boxer David Light advances". Stuff.co.nz. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  3. "Boxer David Light undecided on future". Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  4. "Glasgow 2014 - David Light Profile". g2014results.thecgf.com. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  5. "New Zealand Amateur boxing Results 2009 - 2014". Boxing New Zealand. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  6. "New Zealand National Amateur Champions". Boxing New Zealand. Retrieved 4 November 2017.
  7. "Getting bucks from bacteria". New Zealand Herald. 5 October 2000. ISSN 1170-0777. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  8. "21 years for EasiYo and a new Chief Executive | Scoop News". www.scoop.co.nz. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  9. "Len Light - Founder | New Zealand Pure Dairy Limited". www.nzpuredairy.co.nz. Retrieved 5 January 2016.
  10. "Winners 2019 Gladrap Awards". Gladrap. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  11. "Gladrap Awards 2019". Gladrap Channel. Retrieved 3 January 2020.
  12. "BENJIS 2020 NEW ZEALAND BOXING AWARDS". New Zealand Fighter. Retrieved 5 January 2021.
Sporting positions
Regional boxing titles
New title NZPBC cruiserweight champion
21 April 2018 – present		 Incumbent
Vacant
Title last held by
Damir Beljo		 WBF Intercontinental cruiserweight champion
2 November 2018 – present		 Incumbent
Vacant
Title last held by
Yury Kashinsky		 WBO Oriental cruiserweight champion
18 May 2019 – present		 Incumbent
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