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    Nelson Asofa-Solomona has made an explosive professional boxing debut against ex-rugby league journeyman Jeremy Latimore

    Nelson Asofa-Solomona has made an explosive professional boxing debut against ex-rugby league journeyman Jeremy Latimore

    - article from www.rugbyleague.co.nz

    The former Kiwis international sent Latimore to the canvas with a massive uppercut just two minutes, 22 seconds into the first round in Brisbane.

    But he says he's not overly pleased.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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