Professional Boxing in NZ
Rapira retires, again


Sam Rapira Boxing & Fitness
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Sorry whanau. Last night I lost. Lolo showed me again he cares about my health by throwing in the towel in the 8th round. I was not going to come back, and was taking unnecessary punishment. Lolo gave me every opportunity to turn it around. I couldn’t. He knew I would keep trying till I died. One of my best qualities as a fighter, is also my biggest weakness. At least I can say, I finished on my feet. This was the third time I was stopped in my time as a fighter, in 84 fights. All from the corner throwing in the towel. For my own safety.

Last night I joined a long list of fighters that just stayed in the game for too long. I was warned by some friends and family about changing what would have been a great career finish last year. My heart was there last night, but the body wasn’t. When you start losing to guys that the old you would have blasted out the water, it’s not the best feeling.

I want to thank Ratu for the battle, and wish him all the best in his future. He is top dog at light-heavyweight now, so will be a wanted man.

I’m going where I belong, back in to retirement. Everything happens for a reason, and I am done. Boxing is not a sport that you can should carry on at any level when you start declining.

I want to thank every one of my supporters. I’m so sorry I couldn’t do it last night. That’s life.

Terror out. For good
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Shane Cameron's card coming together

Shaye Brock and Bowyn Morgan in battle to be called the best
https://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/combat-sports/104059582/shaye-brock-and-bowyn-morgan-in-battle-to-be-called-the-best

Junior Fa to face Ghanaian fighter as he seeks rankings rise
https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12056441
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(05-20-2018, 08:26 AM)justafan Wrote:
(03-09-2018, 08:11 PM)African Monkey Wrote: Conrad Lam v Daniel Tai is happening on March 29.

(04-24-2018, 10:46 AM)diehard Wrote: Bad news.  Sam is pretty beat up from some wars.  Needs to retire.

Well, well, well Die. Sam Rapira was beaten by TKO last night against Ratu Dawai who is now 4-7-1. I will never disagree with you again...

Yeah, yeah, until the next time. Dawai was a late replacement, and like you, I thought that Sam had this. Sad.
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David Light moves to 5-0 after another KO last night. How far can he go as a pro?

http://boxrec.com/en/event/769528
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(06-10-2018, 10:34 AM)African Monkeyy Wrote: David Light moves s against an Aussie CW gatekeeper before we start thinking ahead. To pefectly honest Id say none of his opponents are worthy of being
 Lets reserve judgment until after hes fought an aussie gatekeeper. To be perfectly honest there isnt a lot special about the guy. And hes only 6'1 so hed have to acmpaign at light hw or cruiser to go anywhere id imagkne. Would like to see him in with a daniel amman or mccracken level guy. 
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INDIAN MOTORCYCLE FIGHT NIGHT 2018
https://events.ticketbooth.co.nz/event/indian-motorcycle-fight-night-2018
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UFC:

https://www.nzherald.co.nz/sport/news/article.cfm?c_id=4&objectid=12080404
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What a brilliant match up this is, both prospects are ranked close to one another. Go Mose.... http://boxrec.com/en/event/772022
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Both good fights.
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Langton coming out of retirement at heavyweight:

https://www.stuff.co.nz/taranaki-daily-news/news/south-taranaki-star/104571496/james-batman-langton-coming-back-despite-saying-hed-retired
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