Daniel Dawson
Australian boxer, kickboxer and muay thai fighter.
Daniel Dawson Born (1977-10-15 ) 15 October 1977 (age 47) Kalgoorlie, Western Australia , AustraliaOther names The Rock Nationality Australian Height 1.76 m (5 ft 9 in) Weight 70 kg (154 lb; 11 st) Division Light middleweight Reach 69.5 in (177 cm) Style Muay Thai , Kickboxing , Boxing Stance Orthodox Fighting out of Perth , Western Australia, AustraliaTotal 46 Wins 40 By knockout 26 Losses 5 By knockout 1 Draws 1
Total 68 Wins 54 By knockout 31 Losses 14
Occupation Personal Trainer and Master Combat Sports striking coach
Daniel "The Rock" Dawson (born 15 October 1977) is an Australian super welterweight kickboxer and boxer , fighting out of Perth , Western Australia.
Boxing career
Daniel Dawson has a boxing record of 40 wins, 5 losses, and 1 draw. Dawson made history in 2013 when he won the World Boxing Foundation light middleweight title; becoming the first man in history to win world titles in Muay Thai, kickboxing and boxing.[ 1]
Daniel Dawson made his professional boxing debut on 9 November 2002, defeating Michael Kilmurray by seventh-round technical knockout.
He captured his first title when he defeated Frank Marzano by seventh-round technical knockout for the West Australia light middleweight championship.
Kickboxing career
Daniel has had a very successful kickboxing career and has fought in cards from Australia, China, Thailand , Hawaii , New Zealand, United States Japan and has fought under a diverse range of styles including Muay Thai , K-1 and Shoot boxing . In his career as a Kick-boxer he has fought and beaten some of the Oceania region and Japan's as well as some of the world's best fighters picking up victories against the likes of John Wayne Parr , Sam Soliman , Taishin Kohiruimaki , Kenichi Ogata , Shane Chapman and Jordan Tai . Daniel was a former two time world champion, having held both the I.S.K.A. and World Muay Thai Association W.M.T.A belts, having defended them a total of seven times. He has also done well in tournaments being the back to back Judgement Day Oceania eight man tournament winner in 2001 and 2002.[ 2]
In 2016 Dawson is reportedly returns to Muay Thai.[ 3] [ 4]
On 14 October 2016 Dawson fought John Wayne Parr in Perth, Western Australia.[ 5] On 8 September 2018, he made his debut for ONE Championship , where he lost to Mustapha Haida in the third round at ONE Championship: Beyond the Horizon .[ 6] On 17 May 2019, Dawson defeated Brown Pinas by split decision at ONE Championship: Enter the Dragon in an alternate bout for the ONE Featherweight Kickboxing World Grand Prix.[ 7]
Titles
Boxing
Kickboxing
Kickboxing record
Kickboxing Record
54 Wins (31 (T)KO's), 13 Losses [ 8]
Date
Result
Opponent
Event
Location
Method
Round
Time
2019-05-17
Win
Brown Pinas
ONE Championship: Enter the Dragon
Kallang , Singapore
Decision (Split)
3
3:00
2018-09-08
Loss
Mustapha Haida
ONE Championship: Beyond The Horizon
Shanghai , China
KO (Straight Left)
3
2:14
2016-10-14
Loss
John Wayne Parr
Origins 8: Dawson vs JWP III
Perth , Western Australia
Decision (Unanimous)
5
3:00
2008-10-24
Loss
Bruce Macfie
No Contest Thai Boxing Challenge '08
Brisbane , Australia
Decision (Unanimous)
5
3:00
2008-03-03
Loss
Mike Zambidis
No Respect 4[ 9]
Melbourne , Australia
Decision (Split)
5
3:00
Fight was for A-1 World Combat Cup super welterweight world title.
2007-06-22
Win
Bruce Macfie
X-Plosion 16 Super Fights
Gold Coast, Australia
TKO (Ref Stop/3 Knockdowns)
3
2007-03-25
Win
Jordan Tai
K-1 MAX '07 World Elite Showcase
Yokohama , Japan
Decision (Unanimous)
3
3:00
2006-11-03
Loss
Andy Souwer
S-Cup 2006 , Semi Final
Tokyo , Japan
Decision (Unanimous)
3
3:00
2006-11-03
Win
Virgil Kalakoda
S-Cup 2006 , Quarter Final
Tokyo , Japan
Decision (Unanimous)
3
3:00
2006-03-18
Win
Park Byoung Kyu
X-Plosion 13 Super Fights[ 10]
Sydney , Australia
Decision (Unanimous)
3
3:00
2003-11-18
Win
Kojiro
K-1 World MAX 2003 Champions' Challenge
Tokyo , Japan
Decision (Majority)
3
3:00
2003-02-02
Win
Gunther Baelen
Shoot Boxing "S" Of The World Vol.1[ 11]
Tokyo , Japan
Decision (Unanimous)
5
3:00
2002-12-15
Win
Ryland Mahoney
X-Plosion Boonchu S-Cup[ 12]
Gold Coast, Australia
KO
4
2002-09-00
Win
Jeremy Allen
Judgement Day 3, Final[ 13]
Melbourne , Australia
2 Ext.R TKO
5
Wins Judgement Day 3 "Super 8 Eliminator" tournament -70 kg.
2002-09-00
Win
Warren Elson
Judgement Day 3, Semi Final
Melbourne , Australia
TKO (Kick)
1
2002-09-00
Win
Hamid Boujaoub
Judgement Day 3, Quarter Final
Melbourne , Australia
TKO (Kicks)
2
2002-07-07
Loss
Zheng Yuhao
S-Cup 2002 , Semi Final
Yokohama , Japan
TKO (Corner Stop)
1
1:04
2002-07-07
Win
Ryuji Goto
S-Cup 2002 , Quarter Final
Yokohama , Japan
Decision (Unanimous)
3
3:00
2001-11-20
Loss
Hiroyuki Doi
Shoot Boxing: Be a Champ 4th Stage[ 14]
Tokyo , Japan
Decision (Unanimous)
3
3:00
2002-03-23
Loss
Jongsanan Fairtex
Master Toddy Show @ Stardust Casino[ 15]
Las Vegas, NV, USA
Decision
5
3:00
2001-07-15
Win
Shane Chapman
Judgement Day 2, Final[ 16] [ 17]
Melbourne , Australia
TKO
2
Wins Judgement Day 2 "Super 8 Eliminator" tournament -70 kg.
2001-07-15
Win
Sam Soliman
Judgement Day 2, Semi Final
Melbourne , Australia
Decision
3
3:00
2001-07-15
Win
Andrew Keogh
Judgement Day 2, Quarter Final
Melbourne , Australia
TKO
2
2:15
2001-07-09
Win
Kenichi Ogata
X-Plosion on Jupiter
Gold Coast, Australia
TKO (Corner Stop/Knee to Body)
3
Retains W.M.T.A. super welterweight world title.
2001-01-12
Win
Taishin Kohiruimaki
Wolf Revolution: 2nd Wave[ 18]
Japan
Decision (Majority)
5
3:00
2000-02-04
Win
John Wayne Parr
Judgement Day Super 8, Quarter Final[ 19]
Melbourne , Australia
Ext.R Decision (Unanimous)
4
3:00
Despite win had to withdraw from tournament as too injured to continue.
1999-05-23
Loss
John Wayne Parr
X-plosion I
Gold Coast, Australia
Decision (Split)
3
5:00
Wins W.M.T.C. Muaythai junior middleweight Australian title.
Legend : Win Loss Draw/No contest Notes
Professional boxing record
46 fights
40 wins
5 losses
By knockout
26
2
By decision
14
3
Draws
1
No.
Result
Record
Opponent
Type
Round, time
Date
Location
Notes
46
Loss
40–5–1
Glen Tapia
TKO
3 (10)
2015-03-07
Cotai Arena, Venetian Resort, Macao
For WBO –NABO light middleweight title
45
Loss
40–4–1
Austin Trout
UD
10
2014-08-22
Pechanga Resort & Casino, Temecula
44
Win
40–3–1
Alex Bunema
UD
12
2013-09-20
WA Italian Club, Perth
Retained PABA light middleweight title and won vacant WBF light middleweight title
43
Win
39–3–1
Eusebio Baluarte
TKO
4 (12)
2012-12-16
WA Italian Club, Perth
Retained PABA light middleweight title
42
Win
38–3–1
Marco Tuhumury
KO
5 (12)
2012-08-17
WA Italian Club, Perth
Retained PABA light middleweight title
41
Win
37–3–1
Virgil Kalakoda
MD
12
2011-12-09
WA Italian Club, Perth
Won vacant WBA Pan African and PABA light middleweight titles
40
Draw
36–3–1
Virgil Kalakoda
SD
12
2011-07-23
WA Italian Club, Perth
For interim PABA light middleweight title
39
Win
36–3
Arnel Tinampay
MD
8
2011-03-12
WA Italian Club, Perth
38
Win
35–3
Jason LeHoullier
UD
8
2010-12-12
WA Italian Club, Perth
37
Loss
34–3
Frank LoPorto
UD
12
2010-10-09
Joondalup Arena, Joondalup
Won vacant PABA light middleweight title
36
Loss
34–2
Serhiy Dzyndzyruk
TKO
10 (12)
2010-05-14
Chumash Casino, Santa Ynez
For WBO light middleweight title
35
Win
34–1
Ariel Gerardo Aparicio
KO
3 (12)
2009-02-01
WA Italian Club, Perth
Retained PABA light middleweight title and won IBF Pan Pacific light middleweight title
34
Win
33–1
Plaisakda Singwancha
KO
1 (12)
2008-10-11
Perth Convention Centre, Perth
Retained PABA light middleweight title
33
Win
32–1
Welcome Ntshingila
UD
12
2008-09-20
Courtside Multisports Complex, Canningvale, Perth
Retained PABA light middleweight title
32
Win
31–1
Dechapon Suwannalert
KO
2 (10)
2008-07-12
Craigie Leisure Centre, Craigie, Perth
31
Win
30–1
Sintung Kietbusaba
TKO
8 (12)
2008–05-04
Goldfields Oasis Recreation Centre, Kalgoorlie
Won vacant PABA light middleweight title
30
Loss
29–1
Daniel Geale
UD
12
2007-12-14
Wests Campbelltown, Leumeah
For IBO middleweight title
29
Win
29–0
Anton Solopov
KO
1 (12)
2007-08-31
Croatian Club, Punchbowl, Sydney
Retained PABA light middleweight title
28
Win
28–0
Lee Oti
KO
5 (12)
2007-04-28
ords Sports Club, Subiaco, Perth
Won vacant PABA light middleweight title
27
Win
27–0
Saknarong Chachotirat
TKO
2 (6)
2007-03-24
Herb Graham Rec & Fit Centre, Mirrabooka, Perth
26
Win
23–2–1
Jakkrit Suwannalert
UD
6
2007-02-17
Oasis Leisure Centre, Belmont, Perth
25
Win
22–2–1
Abhay Chand
KO
1 (12)
2006-12-02
Craigie Leisure Centre, Craigie, Perth
24
Draw
24–0
Dindo Castanares
TKO
2 (8)
2006-09-20
Challenge Stadium, Perth
23
Win
23–0
Mike Wanprasert
TKO
4 (8)
2005-12-11
Challenge Stadium, Perth
22
Win
22–0
Josh Clenshaw
UD
10
2005-08-07
Panthers World of Entertainment, Penrith
21
Win
21–0
Jorge Dario David Gomez
UD
8
2005–07–03
Challenge Stadium, Perth
20
Win
20–0
David Koswara
UD
10
2005-04-22
Britama Arena, Kelapa Gading, Jakarta
Won PABA super featherweight title
19
Win
19–0
Jack Sloday
KO
5 (10)
2005-03-05
Hellenic Community Centre, Northbridge
18
Win
18–0
Josh Clenshaw
UD
10
2004-12-12
Panthers World of Entertainment, Penrith
Won Australian middleweight title
17
Win
17–0
Fahbancha Siththaroon
KO
1 (6)
2004-10-13
Sports Complex, Carrara, Gold Coast
16
Win
16–0
Chaowalit Jockygym
TKO
2 (8)
2004-09-08
E.G. Whitlam Recreation Center, Liverpool
15
Win
15–0
Fred Kinuthia
RTD
8 (12)
2004-07-09
Badgery's Pavilion, Homebush Bay, Sydney
Won WBO Asia Pacific light middleweight title
14
Win
14–0
Ian McLeod
SD
12
2004-05-21
Badgery's Pavilion, Homebush Bay, Sydney
Retained PABA light middleweight title
13
Win
13–0
Nick Lundh
TKO
4 (12)
2004-03-21
Challenge Stadium, Perth
Won vacant PABA light middleweight title
12
Win
12–0
Elvin Marbun
KO
5 (12)
2004-02-15
WA Italian Club, Perth
Won WBF International middleweight title
11
Win
11–0
Mike Cope
UD
6
2003-10-03
Badgery's Pavilion, Homebush Bay, Sydney
10
Win
10–0
Yasir Siagian
MD
10
2003-08-15
Indosiar Studio, Jakarta
9
Win
9–0
Stephen Ng
TKO
8 (12)
2003-07-28
WA Italian Club, Perth
Won Australian light middleweight title
8
Win
8–0
Chris Collard
TKO
3 (10)
2003-06-27
Metro City, Northbridge
Retained West Australia light middleweight title
7
Win
7–0
Ian Schaffa
KO
4 (6)
2003-06-13
Auburn RSL Club, Auburn, Sydney
6
Win
6–0
Moechrody
TKO
7 (10)
2003-05-30
Indosiar Studio, Jakarta
5
Win
5–0
Frank Marzano
TKO
7 (10)
2003-04-24
Metro City, Northbridge
Won West Australia light middleweight title
4
Win
4–0
Garry Comer
UD
6
2003-03-15
Challenge Stadium, Perth
3
Win
3–0
Barry Hancock
KO
1 (4)
2003-02-21
Metro City, Northbridge
2
Win
2–0
Henry Aritonang
TKO
3 (10)
2003-01-09
Jakarta
1
Win
1–0
Michael Kilmurray
TKO
3 (6)
2002-11-09
Challenge Stadium, Perth
Professional debut
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