Taafaki Boxing

01/06/2026

Representing Tuvalu 🇹🇻 boxers Tarona Taafaki, Francis Taafaki and head coach Badi Taafaki travelled for over 24 hours straight, endured three flight delays, very little sleep, and an early weigh-in before competition.

Tarona had the privilege of competing at the very first Women's Boxing Legacy event, held at the Australian Institute of Sport AIS in Canberra 🇦🇺Thank you for the invitation 🙌🏾

🥇 Tarona Taafaki (19y.o) had her second fight and secured a unanimous decision victory. Beyond the result, the event provided valuable lessons, quality competition experience against an experience boxer, and an excellent lead-up in her development as she continues to build momentum toward her goal of competing at the Commonwealth Games 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🌎

Unfortunately, Francis was unable to compete after her opponent withdrew.

🥹 Proud of both athletes for the way they represented themselves, their team, and Tuvalu🇹🇻

Meaningful connections were made, networks were strengthened, and knowledge was shared, making the trip a rewarding experience both inside and outside the ring 🌱

Tuvalu Mō Te Atua ❤️‍🔥 In God We Trust

01/06/2026

🙌🏾 Grateful that our boys, Pasoni and Taafaki, were welcomed and had the opportunity to be part of this amazing training camp last weekend even though Badi was away in Australia.

🔥A heartfelt thank you to the hosts PBO whānau for your warm hospitality and delicious kai, A-Town for your generosity and the many opportunities created through your connections, Southern Queens for your passion, energy, and colourful words (we loved it!), and Otepoti for your wisdom and to BoxFit Brothers and Burnham Boxing for your support, all making the camp such a success 💯

We truly appreciate the knowledge, experience, and fresh perspectives that was shared throughout the weekend 👊🏽

A great reminder of what boxing is all about, learning, growth, respect, and community. We came away with valuable lessons, quality sparring, new skills, and new insight 🌱

It was also awesome to see the boys connecting with others, building friendships, and stepping outside their comfort zones ☺️

We're grateful for the experience and look forward to putting what we've learned into practice 🤜🏾💥

In unity we strive, in humility we grow, and in every contest we honour one another 🕊️

Taafaki Boxing Mō Te Atua ❤️‍🔥 In God We Trust

26/05/2026

🇹🇻 Tuvalu representatives Pasoni Taafaki and Taafaki Taafaki competed at the 🏆 BSA Club Championships in 📍Adelaide, Australia 🇦🇺

🔥 Pasoni Taafaki (18 y.o) 75kg Elite OPEN Male
Pasoni Taafaki faced tough competition against older and far more experienced opponents with mature physical attributes. Despite catching a cold due to the travelling, Pasoni delivered an outstanding performance, winning his quarterfinal bout by referee stoppage.

In the semifinals, Pasoni was controversially denied the decision, costing him the opportunity to advance to the final.

Determined to finish the tournament strongly, he entered the bronze medal bout with purpose. However, when the referee’s calls began reflecting similar frustrations from the previous contest and a point was deducted from Pasoni, the bout quickly became purposeless. Pasoni responded in a dominant fashion, forcing three quick eight counts within a minute on his opponent before the referee stopped the contest. He secured the bronze medal with yet another referee stoppage victory. 2 wins and 1 lesson learnt.

🥇Taafaki Taafaki (15 y.o) 70kg Male competed in the U17 Male Open category.
He also impressed, taking on a highly ranked Australian State Champion and earning a unanimous decision victory after a very strong performance.

With close to 300 boxers competing across 3 days, 2 rings, and a huge amount of talent on display 🤯 Grateful for the opportunity to be invited, learn, develop, and test ourselves at a high level 🙌🏾 Huge thanks to everyone involved in running the event. It was awesome to be a part of the Australian boxing community, meet new people, connect with different clubs, and share the same fire for the sport 🧨

Tuvalu Mote Atua ❤️‍🔥 In God We Trust

17/05/2026

🔥The Arapawa Boxing Amateur Tournament delivered a huge night of back-to-back bouts, nonstop action, electric crowd energy, and quality amateur boxing from start to finish.

Our sincere thanks to the team at Arapawa Boxing Club for hosting four of our boxers and graciously allowing us to be part of their evening 🙏🏾 Opportunities for bouts are not always easy to secure, so we are truly grateful for the invitation and the chance to compete alongside a strong lineup of clubs and athletes 💪🏾🔝

🤩 A sincere thank you to the referees, judges, officials, and MC whose professionalism kept the standard high throughout the evening. To the volunteers from the Arapawa team who worked behind the scenes to keep the event running smoothly, thank you. And to the littles running gloves ✨ outstanding work all night.

⚡️The support from the local community was felt all night, genuine, positive, and backed by some crazy energy from start to finish ❤️It’s no surprise Arapawa Boxing Club has grown so strongly, with a community that shows up for its athletes and stands behind the work being done. Definitely a night to remember 🤯

🥇Taafaki Taafaki 65kg Male Junior REMATCH
🥇 Tarona Taafaki 85kg Female Elite DEBUT
🥇 Francis Taafaki 80kg+ Female Youth REMATCH
🥇 Pasoni Taafaki 73kg Male Elite REMATCH

We thank our opponents and their teams for the opportunity to compete, test ourselves, and continue learning through the sport. These events rely on the trust between clubs, the dedication of coaches, and the commitment of athletes who are willing to step up, make the journey, and give everything in the ring so everyone involved can grow through the experience.

🌱 We step forward in courage, we meet in respect, and we leave with growth.

Taafaki Boxing Mote Atua ❤️‍🔥 In God We Trust

13/05/2026

🚨 ATTENTION 🚨 CALLING ALL 📣 TUVALU 🇹🇻NZ 🇳🇿 KIRIBATI 🇰🇮 and 🌏SUPPORTERS, FAMILY & FRIENDS

We are asking for donations to support Pasoni, Tarona, Francis and Taafaki Taafaki, who are all 2025 NZ National Champions 🇳🇿🥊 They also have earned International Championship and Tournament titles.

Pasoni and Tarona will be representing Tuvalu at the 2026 Commonwealth Championships in July 🇹🇻

Your donations will help cover the costs of international training camps, international fights, logistics and fight preparation as they prepare to compete at this elite level.

If you’re able to help, donate a number between 1–300:
1=$1
2=$2
3=$3
…
100 = $100
101 = $101...
250 = $250
251 = $251
252 = $252...
299 = $299
300 = $300

Your Reference shall be your number and your name. Bank account details below.

There is no limit. Every contribution, big or small, is deeply appreciated and will go a long way in supporting our preparation.

Boxing is our commitment and responsibility. Every contribution we receive will be honoured through discipline, sacrifice, and hard work as we prepare to represent our people and country with humility, gratitude, and pride. We carry this responsibility with seriousness and respect for everyone who stands behind us.

When you stand for a nation, every action becomes accountable beyond yourself. It is written in conduct, in sacrifice, and in the refusal to give less than what the name you carry demands.

If you would like to sponsor a boxer directly, please call or send a message to:�📞 022 159 1256
📧 [email protected]

Thank you all for your love and support ❤️

Thank you to Tuvalu Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee for all your unwavering support 🙌🏾

Song credits to on IG and on YouTube, thanks for the last minute beats cuz 🇰🇮🇹🇻

Taafaki Boxing ❤️‍🔥 Tuvalu Mote Atua ❤️‍🔥 In God We Trust

Bank Account Details:

Account Name: Badi Taafaki

Account Number: 03-0937-0034648-001

International transfers:

Account Name: Badi Taafaki

Swift Code: WPACNZ2W###

Account Number: 03-0937-0034648-001

16/11/2025

Awesome day of hard work and good progress. Thanks team, you guys are unreal! ❤️‍🔥💪🏾🥶

30/10/2025

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The Aoraki Boxing Association has left the 2025 Boxing New Zealand National Championships with a trove of gold. In the second year since the association’s establishment, all five of its fighters who competed at the nationals walked away with a gold medal. Scooping up the top accolades in Porirua l...

10/10/2025

A bit of a late one but on behalf of Aoraki Boxing Association, a huge thank you and heartfelt congratulations to Wellington Hutt Valley Boxing Association for hosting the 2025 Boxing New Zealand National Championships 💪🏾🥊

From the smooth organisation and clear communication to the incredible venue, lighting, music, and atmosphere, every detail made this championship truly special. The professionalism shown across all areas, from scheduling to bout recordings and the impressive two-ring setup, ensured the event ran seamlessly. It was clear that an immense amount of planning, teamwork, and dedication went into creating an environment that allowed every athlete to perform at their best 🫵🏾😤

Acknowledging the Wellington Hutt Valley Boxing Association team for your warm hospitality, tireless mahi, and continued commitment to the growth and standard of boxing in Aotearoa. Your efforts not only uplift the sport but strengthen the unity, respect, and community spirit that make boxing special.

🔍We also want to recognise that events like these are driven largely by passion, by people who dedicate countless hours of their own time, not for pay, but for the love of boxing and the growth of our athletes. To BNZ, every official, referee, judge, coach, team manager, volunteer and supporter who gave their time, energy, and heart to make this event possible, we extend our deepest gratitude 🌱🌏

Deepest gratitude also to the families who supported our journey leading up to the 2025 BNZ Nationals. Your patience, encouragement, and unwavering belief keep our athletes grounded and motivated. Tremendous shoutout to:
🕊️Waitea whānau/Kumeu whānau
🕊️Taafaki whānau/Porirua whānau
🕊️ Chief engineer /Bluebridge whānau
🕊️Auckland supporters and whānau
🕊️Oamaru whānau and community
🕊️ TASNOC for standing with us every step of the way. Your support means more than the world.

We also want to thank our North Island Boxing family who welcomed us with open arms and allowed us to collaborate, train, and sharpen our skills together. The knowledge, hospitality, and spirit of brotherhood and sisterhood shared across these gyms are what keep the sport thriving 🫡🙌🏾

Special thanks to:�🥊 Universal Boxing Te Atatū North – Imran Khan and team�🥊 Combat Center – Vin Mahoni and crew�🥊 Ibox2 Manurewa – Head Coach Elias and team�🥊 Lee Gar Sandringham – Lolo Heimuli and team�🥊 Boxing Office Howick – Henry Schuster and team�🥊 Nabbys Boxing – Head Coach Dion and team

Each of you contributed to our preparation, growth, and confidence leading into Nationals, and we’re truly grateful for the shared knowledge, sparring, and camaraderie.
Congratulations once again to all coaches, athletes, and associations who competed. The skill, discipline, and heart displayed throughout the championships were inspiring and a true reflection of the hard mahi being done across Aotearoa 🇳🇿🥶

We are truly grateful for the experience, the opportunity to connect with so many passionate people, and to be part of an event that celebrates the very best of New Zealand boxing 🔝🥊

Aoraki Boxing Association Mote Atua ❤️‍🔥 In God We Trust

06/09/2025

🥊⚡️Happy Fathers Day 💪🏾🌱
Today we celebrate all the pāpā who inspire, guide and never give up. We also acknowledge our Coach, Badi Taafaki, who shows us every day what true commitment, discipline and heart look like. 💪

His journey proves that when you set your eyes on the prize, there is no looking back. Every goal chased, every obstacle overcome and every achievement earned has been driven by relentless spirit.

Coach often reminds us that “the greatest investment you have is your children.” He lives by those words, pouring his heart and energy into guiding others, both in life and in the ring. The lessons he teaches go beyond boxing: manawanui , kaha , māia and the belief that nothing is impossible with mahi and heart.

Ngā mihi nui to Coach and to all the fathers who uplift their whānau. Today, we celebrate you. ❤️

Taafaki Boxing Mote Atua ❤️‍🔥 In God We Trust