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3 Jan 2026 17:29
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  •   Home > News > Sports > Boxing

    A monumental heavyweight boxing bout coming down under isn't out of the question

    A monumental heavyweight boxing bout coming down under isn't out of the question


    Joseph Parker's improved his career record to 28-2 after a unanimous decision win over fellow Kiwi Junior Fa, and there are hopes it catapults him back into the top echelon of heavyweight boxers.

    Duco Events' David Higgins says he chatted with promoter Eddie Hearn about bringing someone like Dereck Chisora or Oleksandr Usyk to fight to New Zealand.

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