Age, Biography and Wiki
David Light was born on 13 November, 1991 in Takapuna, New Zealand, is a New Zealand amateur boxer. Discover David Light's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 32 years old?
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32 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
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13 November, 1991 |
| Birthday |
13 November |
| Birthplace |
Takapuna, New Zealand |
| Nationality |
New Zealander
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He is a member of famous Boxer with the age 32 years old group.
David Light Height, Weight & Measurements
At 32 years old, David Light height is 1.87 m and Weight Cruiserweight.
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1.87 m |
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Cruiserweight |
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Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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David Light Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is David Light worth at the age of 32 years old? David Light’s income source is mostly from being a successful Boxer. He is from New Zealander. We have estimated David Light's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Boxer |
David Light Social Network
Timeline
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."
David Light (born 13 November 1991) is a New Zealand professional boxer.
David is the youngest of eight children to New Zealand inventor Len Light who invented the world's first do-it-yourself yoghurt maker, founding the then family business of Easiyo in 1992 and later of New Zealand Pure Dairy Ltd.
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.
Light joined fellow boxer, David Nyika, in bringing home rare Commonwealth Games boxing medals to New Zealand.
Light has been in the national team since 2011.
Elite Heavyweight (91 kg)
Elite Heavyweight (91 kg)
Elite Heavyweight (91 kg)
Elite Heavyweight (91 kg):
As an amateur, 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.
Professionally, Light is a former WBO World Crusierweight title contender, where he fought Lawrence Okolie in March 2023.
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.
After winning the fight, Light received the ranking of 14th in the WBO.
Light went on to fight another Australian World title contender Trent Broadhurst.
Light won fight by third round stoppage with Broadhurst knocked down four times in the fight.
The fight was surrounded by controversy for multiple reasons including Broadhurst coming into the fight with an ear injury and Light making the injury worse.
One of the biggest controversy surrounding the fight was the judging on the fight.
Before the stoppage, the judges did not recognise the knockdown that, giving incorrect scoring to the cards.
In October 2018, Light took on Fijian boxer James Singh in his ninth fight of his professional boxing career.
Light won the fight by first-round knockout.
The following month, Light took on another Fijian boxer Savenaca Naliva for the WBF International Cruiserweight title.
This is the first time in lights professional career that he fought for an international title.
Light won the fight by third round stoppage, winning his first international title.
In December 2018, Light took on Lance Bryant on a Joseph Parker undercard.
Light won the fight by second round stoppage.
In May 2019, Light took a major risk by taking on two time world title challenger Australian Mark Flanagan for the vacant WBO Oriental Cruiserweight title.
Light won the fight by Unanimous Decision.
Light finished his 2019 with the ranking of 8th in WBO, 14th in IBF, 30th in the WBC and 38th on Boxrec.
Unfotunately due to COVID-19 pandemic, majority of 2020 was inactive.
In December 2020, Light took on Mose Auimatagi Jnr, defending his WBO Oriental Cruiserweight title.
Light won the fight by Unanimous Decision.
Light will return to the ring after recovering from an ACL injury in 2022.
Light would make is USA debut when he took on Anthony Martinez in May 2022, in Florida.
This will be the biggest title fight of his professional career so far for the WBO International Cruiserweight title.
Light won the fight by first-round knockout.
Light took on Indian boxer Vikas Singh in October 2022 in his return to Australia.
The fight was on a 19 fight card which was held on Lights promoter Matt Rose event.
