Lani Daniels

Yeah, we're so proud of you.

So one of my workmates, when I was working with Child and Adolescent Mental Health Community Service in Whangarei, I lined up my first professional fight and the promoter asked me for a fight name.

And I was like, well, I don't know.

I just want to fight.

And I just asked my colleagues and that was what one of them gave back to me.

And I was like, oh, yeah, that's a pretty cool name.

I thought it was quite cheesy to begin with, but over time I've kind of grown into it.

Suits you.

Definitely.

Definitely.

I couldn't have done it without their support.

I would have probably had a try.

I would have tried, but definitely makes the journey that much easier, better.

And having that support, it gives you that boost, like, wow, they're supporting me.

I think I'm cooler than I really am.

Not really when I first picked up the gloves.

For me, boxing has always been a weight management tool and that's why I'm kind of doing it backwards because I think I'm one of the only boxers that start from heavyweight and make their way down.

Normally people go the opposite direction.

But for me, it's always been a tool...

to help me keep fit and healthy.