Best fights of Lani Daniels
Over 9 years as a professional, Lani Daniels has compiled a 12-4-2 (2) record, including 14 title fights across four weight classes. Here are her top 10 best fights.
1. Lani Daniels loses to Claressa Shields via unanimous decision
On July 26, 2025 Lani Daniels fought Claressa Shields for the undisputed heavyweight title. Daniels was 37 years old with a record of 11-2-2, and Shields was 30 with a record of 16-0. Daniels was on a 7-fight winning streak and Shields was on an undefeated 16-fight winning streak. Daniels lost via unanimous decision. Failed to capture the title. Went the distance with Shields.
2. Lani Daniels KOs Shadasia Green
On April 17, 2026 Lani Daniels fought Shadasia Green for the IBF, WBO, and The Ring super middleweight titles. Daniels was 37 years old with a record of 11-4-2, and Green was 36 with a record of 16-1. Daniels was on a 2-fight losing streak, while Green was on a 3-fight winning streak. Daniels stopped Shadasia Green via TKO in the 9th round. Crowned the new super middleweight champion.
3. Lani Daniels KOs Razel Mohammed
On August 26, 2023 Lani Daniels defended her IBF heavyweight title against Razel Mohammed. Daniels was 35 years old with a record of 8-2-2, and Mohammed was 0 with a record of 0-0. Daniels was on a 4-fight winning streak. Daniels stopped Razel Mohammed via TKO in the 4th round. Defended the title.
4. Lani Daniels defeats Bolatito Oluwole
On September 7, 2024 Lani Daniels defended her IBF light heavyweight title against Bolatito Oluwole. Daniels was 36 years old with a record of 10-2-2, and Oluwole was 0 with a record of 0-0. Daniels was on a 6-fight winning streak. Daniels won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
5. Lani Daniels defeats Desley Robinson
On December 2, 2023 Lani Daniels fought Desley Robinson for the vacant inaugural IBF light heavyweight title. Daniels was 35 years old with a record of 9-2-2, and Robinson was 0 with a record of 0-0. Daniels was on a 5-fight winning streak. Daniels won via majority decision. Won the vacant title.
6. Lani Daniels defeats Alrie Meleisea
On May 27, 2023 Lani Daniels fought Alrie Meleisea for the vacant inaugural IBF heavyweight title. Daniels was 34 years old with a record of 7-2-2, and Meleisea was 0 with a record of 0-0. Daniels was on a 3-fight winning streak. Daniels won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
7. Lani Daniels defeats Sequita Hemingway in their 2nd fight
On March 10, 2023 Lani Daniels fought Sequita Hemingway for the vacant ANBF Australasian heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Daniels was 34 years old with a record of 6-2-2, and Hemingway was 0 with a record of 0-0. Daniels was on a 2-fight winning streak. Daniels won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
8. Lani Daniels defeats Nailini Helu
On July 14, 2018 Lani Daniels defended her NZPBA light heavyweight title against Nailini Helu. Daniels was 29 years old with a record of 2-1, and Helu was 0 with a record of 0-0. Daniels was coming off a loss. Daniels won via unanimous decision. Defended the title.
9. Lani Daniels defeats Trish Vaka in their 2nd fight
On November 18, 2017 Lani Daniels fought Trish Vaka for the vacant NZPBA light heavyweight title. It was their second meeting. Daniels was 29 years old with a record of 1-0, and Vaka was 0 with a record of 0-0. Daniels was coming off a win. Daniels won via unanimous decision. Won the vacant title.
10. Lani Daniels defeats Tessa Tualevao
On September 22, 2018 Lani Daniels faced Tessa Tualevao in a light heavyweight bout. Daniels was 30 years old with a record of 3-1, and Tualevao was 0 with a record of 0-0. Daniels was coming off a win. Daniels won via unanimous decision.