Geovana Peres vs Lani Daniels II
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Geovana Peres | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Date | 30 March 2019 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Venue | SkyCity Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Title(s) on the line | WBO Light Heavyweight Championship | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Peres wins via 10-round Unanimous Decision (98-92, 98-92, 96-94) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Geovana Peres vs Lani Daniels II, billed as History In The Making was a boxing rematch between Geovana Peres and Lani Daniels. It took place on 30 March 2019 at SkyCity Convention Centre in Auckland, New Zealand. Peres won the contest by Unanimous decision with two judges scoring the card 98 - 92 and one judge 96 - 94. The fight was considered to be one of the most anticipated sporting events in New Zealand as two New Zealand Boxers fighting for on major World Boxing Title.[1] Geovana Peres is known as the first ever person from the LGBT community to win a New Zealand Professional Boxing title,[2] holding the New Zealand National Boxing Federation and Professional Boxing Commission New Zealand Light Heavyweight Titles.[3] Even though she is Brazilian born, Geovana is a New Zealand citizen and proudly represents New Zealand. Lani Daniels holds the New Zealand Professional Boxing Association Light Heavyweight title and Pro Box NZ Super Middleweight title.[4] She represents her Iwi the Ngāti Hine.[5] She is the second New Zealand Born female to be fighting for a major World title. The first being Daniella Smith, who is from the same hometown as Lani Daniels.[6]
Background
On 16 March 2018 Geovana Peres defended her PBCNZ Light Heavyweight title against Lani Daniels at ABA Stadium in Auckland, New Zealand. The bout was extremely close and Peres almost was knocked down in the ninth round, however, it was ruled a slip. Peres won the bout by a very close Split Decision.[7] After the bout, manager of Lani Daniel's stated they are wanting to have a rematch with Peres as soon as possible. After the fight, Lani Daniels changed her manager and trainer to John Conway. She went on to defeating Nailini Helu[8] in July and Tessa Tualevao in September. After these consecutive wins, Lani received a top 10 ranking in the WBA.[9] As for Geovana, she received a top 5 ranking in the WBA after defeated Lani the first time. She was mostly inactive throughout the year, however, she dominated Trish Vaka in December 2018.[10] After this victory, Geovana raised to 1st in the WBA and on Boxrec.[11]
In December 2018, it was announced that Geovana Peres will take on Lani Daniels in a rematch for the World Boxing Organisation Women's Light Heavyweight title.[12] There has never been a major World Women's champion in the Light Heavyweight division. The event is being promoted by Bruce Glozier of Glozier Boxing. Bruce has stated that seeing a lot of fights in his career can get a bit boring, however, this fight has caught his attention and made it his mission to make this rematch happen for a world title.[13]
Two weeks before the fight, Lani Daniels was nominated for two Sports awards at the 2018 Northland Sports Awards. It was announced on 16 March that Daniels won the Female Boxer of the Year, however she did not win the Sportswomen of the year.[14]
Controversy
One of the topics that was widely discussed surrounding the event was the pay gap between women's World title fights and the men's World title fights. It was reported that Geovana Peres and Lani Daniels would be taking home 4000 NZD each. Comparing it to Joseph Parker vs. Andy Ruiz, they took home around $500,000 each for their world title fight.[15] The promoter of Geovana Peres vs Lani Daniels II, Bruce Glozier, he was disappointed Geovana and Lani will not be taking home greater earnings. He says it comes down to a lack of sponsorship interest and an as yet unsecured TV deal for the fight.[16] It was till a week or two before the event that Sky TV confirmed that they will record the event and broadcast it later in the week.[17]
Fight Card
| Weight Class | Weight | vs. | Method | Round | Time | Notes | ||
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| Light Heavyweight | 175 lbs. | Geovana Peres |
def. | Lani Daniels |
UD | 10/10 | 2:00 | Note 1 |
| Heavyweight | 200+ lbs. | Hemi Ahio |
def. |  Julius Long |
UD | 6/6 | 3:00 | |
| Cruiserweight | 200 lbs. |  Navosa Ioata |
def. | Thomas Russell |
TKO | 4/4 | 2:41 | |
| Heavyweight | 200+ lbs. | Michael Cornelius |
def. |  Viliamu Motusaga |
UD | 4/4 | 3:00 | |
^Note 1 For vacant WBO Light Heavyweight title