One of the most prominent female boxers, Lani Daniels has been a phenomenal contender in and out of the ring. Reigning the IBF light heavyweight championship since December 2023, the 36-year-old female boxer boasts a record of 10 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws in her professional career, as of August 2024.
The orthodox boxer is currently gearing up for her first title defense as the IBF female light heavyweight champion, against Bolatito Oluwole at the Claudelands Arena in Hamilton, New Zealand on September 7, 2024.
What is Lani Daniels’ ethnicity?
Lani Daniels’ ethnicity is Maori. While talking to ‘Between Two Beers Podcast’, Lani Daniels spoke about being a Maori and how proud she is of her ethnicity. Daniels also said that even though she is not so fluent in the Maori language, the culture has had a deeper impact in her life and upbringing.
Moreover, the 36-year-old IBF champion also had a walkout along with traditional Maori ‘Whanau’.
Hence, Lani Daniels has been a proud Maori and has pompously represented her roots in world-recognized boxing events.
What is Lani Daniels’ nationality?
Lani Daniels is a New Zealand citizen. Born in Whangarei, New Zealand, the 36-year-old female boxer resides in Pipiwai, New Zealand.
Maori being one of the oldest indigenous settlements in the country, Daniels represents her country and tradition inside the ring.
Lani Daniels’ early life
Lani Daniels has had a hard time growing up with her eight other siblings. Especially when her younger brother died at the age of 11, and Daniels was 14. This put her into serious trauma and depression that led her to choose drugs at a young age. She has also spoken about being suicidal during that stage of her life.
However, Daniels’ life-changing moment was when she discovered boxing. She was majorly inspired by her sister Caroline and started training along with her leaving the dirty past behind.
Caroline, who was already competing as an amateur boxer helped Lani Daniels to put in more work at boxing which in turn led Daniels to pursue it as a passion rather than weight loss.
FAQs on ethnicity of Lani Daniels
A. Lani Daniels’ ethnicity is Maori.
A. Lani Daniels is a New Zealand citizen.
A. Reigning in the IBF light heavyweight championship since December 2023, the 36-year-old female boxer boasts a record of 10 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws in her professional career, as of August 2024.
A. The orthodox boxer is currently gearing up for her first title defense as the IBF female light heavyweight champion, against Bolatito Oluwole at the Claudelands Arena in Hamilton, New Zealand on September 7, 2024.
