Gentiane Lupi (born 26 October 1975, Wellington, New Zealand) is a New Zealand professional boxer, kickboxer, MMA and Muay Thai fighter. Lupi is also the former Women's International Boxing Association World super bantamweight champion[1] and also the third New Zealand born person to have held a world boxing title. Lupi currently holds the WBA Oceania Super Featherweight Title.
Lupi has starred in such films such as Eagle vs Shark, Kombi Nation, Second Hand Wedding and Krampus as well as the TV series Nothing Trivial.[2] Since debuting in 2013, Lupi has won seven titles in all fighting styles including a boxing world title. In 2016 Lupi stated she has been training with MTI Wellington for nearly three years.[3]
Res.
Record
Opponent
Type
Rd., Time
Date
Location
Notes
Win
6-3-1
Karen Te Ruki Pasene
SD
4
2019-10-04
Sky City Convention Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
Win
5-3-1
Nurshahidah RoslieTKO
5, (10)
2016-11-12
Foochow Building, Singapore
vacant WBA Oceania Women's super featherweight title
Lose
4-3-1
Deanha HobbsTKO
3, (4) 0:46
2016-09-10
Mansfield Tavern, Mansfield, Queensland, Australia
Lose
4-2-1
Ronica JeffreyUD
10
2016-04-16
The Trusts Arena, Auckland, New Zealand
vacant WBC Silver female featherweight title
Win
4-1-1
Anrey Onesongchaigym
TKO
6, (10) 1:03
2015-05-09
Indian Cultural Centre, Wellington, New Zealand
interim Women's International Boxing Association World super bantamweight title
Late September 2015 the WIBA Promoted Lupi to full World Champion
Win
3-1-1
Baby NansenMD
6
2015-02-28
Te Rauparaha Arena, Porirua, New Zealand
Win
2-1-1
Daniella SmithTKO
5, (10) 1:45
2014-12-13
ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
Vacant NZPBA Women's lightweight title
Smith Retired after this fight
Win
1-1-1
Daniella Smith
MD
6
2014-06-27
ABA Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand
Smith is the first IBF Womens World champion and the second New Zealand born World Boxing Champion
Draw
0-1-1
Leighann Banham
TD
3, (6)
2014-06-21
Hastings Sports Centre, Hastings, New Zealand
Fight was stopped when Banham accidentally Headbutted Lupi and couldn't continue. Fight was ruled a Technical Draw as it had not gone past 4 rounds. All 3 Judges scored 20-18 for Lupi. Banham had just been dropped and given an 8 count prior to the accidental headbutt
Lose
0–1
Shannon O'ConnellMD
6
2014-05-17
PCYC, Nerang, Queensland, Australia
Awards and recognitions
2019 Gladrap Boxing Awards Female Boxer of the Year (Nominated)[17]
2019 Gladrap Boxing Awards Returning Boxer of the Year (Nominated)[18]
Vacant
NZPBA lightweight Title 13 December 2014 - present
Incumbent
Vacant
Interim WIBA World Super Bantamweight Title 9 May 2015 - 1 October 2015
Promoted
VacantTitle last held byShannon O'ConnellStripped
WIBA World Super Bantamweight Title 1 October 2015 - 16 April 2016
Stripped
Vacant
WBA Oceania Super Featherweight Title 12 November 2016 - present
Incumbent