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Kiwi heavyweight Joseph Parker has thanked opponent Martin Bakole for stepping into the ring at late notice

23 February 2025

Kiwi heavyweight Joseph Parker has thanked opponent Martin Bakole for stepping into the ring at late notice

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Joseph Parker insists he has no fears facing power-punching Martin Bakole in Riyadh this morning
	23 Feb: Joseph Parker insists he has no fears facing power-punching Martin Bakole in Riyadh this morning... more

Boxer Lani Daniels' IBF World Light Heavyweight title fight against Nailini Helu in Taupo has been postponed until May 10
	18 Feb: Boxer Lani Daniels' IBF World Light Heavyweight title fight against Nailini Helu in Taupo has been postponed until May 10... more

Extraordinary scenes to kick-off the UK Super League season between Wigan and Leigh, starting with boxing announcer Michael Buffer introducing the teams to the field..
	14 Feb: Extraordinary scenes to kick-off the UK Super League season between Wigan and Leigh, starting with boxing announcer Michael Buffer introducing the teams to the field..... more

State Highway One has reopened between Blenheim and Picton, after a serious three-vehicle crash at Tuamarina, about 6.30am
	29 Jan: State Highway One has reopened between Blenheim and Picton, after a serious three-vehicle crash at Tuamarina, about 6.30am... more

Mixed martial artist Dan Hooker's return to the UFC octagon has been confirmed
	20 Jan: Mixed martial artist Dan Hooker's return to the UFC octagon has been confirmed... more

David Nyika is bruised but not broken after getting knocked out in the fourth round of his maiden world title fight against cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia
	10 Jan: David Nyika is bruised but not broken after getting knocked out in the fourth round of his maiden world title fight against cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia... more

A strong training camp has boxer David Nyika believing he's in prime position to become a world champion in the cruiserweight division
	8 Jan: A strong training camp has boxer David Nyika believing he's in prime position to become a world champion in the cruiserweight division... more

Boxer David Nyika's endured defeat for the first time in 11 professional bouts as part of his bid for the IBF and The Ring magazine cruiserweight belts
	8 Jan: Boxer David Nyika's endured defeat for the first time in 11 professional bouts as part of his bid for the IBF and The Ring magazine cruiserweight belts... more

From sparring in the ring to fighting for an international belt
	8 Jan: From sparring in the ring to fighting for an international belt... more

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