The 18-year-old’s bout was the first fight of the night at Roots 19: One Drop, the preliminary card for Rebellion Muay Thai’s main event at the Melbourne Pavilion in Kensington.
Daniel started training when he was 16, and finally got to step into the ring for his much-anticipated debut on Saturday night.
From Kyabram and training out of Wickham’s Martial Arts Centre in Echuca, the 18-year-old got his career off to the perfect start, defeating Benedict Tivisini by unanimous decision.
Daniel has been following in the footsteps of his older brother, Jack.
The pair train at Wickham’s together under the tutelage of Muay Thai legend Kiw Eikkasit, with Jack making his pro debut in September 2021.
Coincidentally, both brothers won their debut fights by unanimous decision, with both of them taking part in the opening bout on both nights.
Jack was also in action last Saturday night, fighting as part of Rebellion Muay Thai’s main card for the first time in his young career.
Taking on James Gifford, Jack won by unanimous decision to improve his win-loss record as a professional to 6-3.
Capping the night off, Jack also won the prestigious Jordan Coe award, given to the best fighter on the night.
The award is named in honour of Jordan Coe, a Muay Thai fighter who sadly passed away, but whose style, skills and spirit helped make him a fan favourite.
Jack is one of four recipients of the award over the past seven years.
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