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NewsJoseph Parker: Title fight out of reach
Former WBO heavyweight Champion Joseph Parker says that though he is happy with his win against Shawndell Winters in the weekend, he could have won sooner. “Maybe 60%, 50%... because I know I can box better than that.” Parker is known for his speed and long reach, which means that he can ‘box’ his opponents at range without endangering himself. He explained the effect of changing to a close range style ‘brawler’ fight style had on the outcome.
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Joseph Parker settles into fight week in Frisco, Texas.
Former WBO Heavyweight Champion Joseph Parker has settled into the Texas town where his next fight will take place.
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Legendary heavyweight boxer Jimmy Thunder passes away
Heavyweight boxer Ti'a James Senio Peau aka Jimmy Thunder passed away peacefully in Auckland Hospital this morning at 54 years of age.
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Ngāti Porou boxer set for Olympic qualifiers
Tasmyn Benny (Ngāti Porou) has her eyes on the prize as she prepares for the Olympic qualifiers next month. It will be the first time since London 2012 that an NZ boxing team will be represented at the Games. With additional funding support, the Turua-raised fighter hopes to make top 6 at the qualifiers, which will be held in Jordan in the Middle East.
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Ngāti Porou boxing gym developing future international champions
Gisborne City Hit Pit Boxing Club may be small but it’s fierce in building champions. Ngāti Porou athletes Alhaji Sheriff, 16, and Tawhiri Toheriri-Hallet, 19, are training hard to represent New Zealand on the international stage.
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NewsJoshua defeats Ruiz, reclaims world titles
Anthony Joshua has gained revenge for his shock defeat at the hands of Andy Ruiz Jr. this morning in Saudi Arabia, beating the Mexican-American over 12 rounds.
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Boxing trainer raises his fists to give people hope
Boxing trainer Albie Roebeck has started his attempt to break the current Guinness World Record for the Longest Punchbag Marathon which currently stands at 55 hours. Roebeck who overcame depression is taking on the challenge in the hope to raise awareness around mental health.
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Parker withdraws, Chisora seeks new opponent
Joseph Parker has withdrawn from his upcoming fight with Brit boxer Dereck Chisora due to illness.
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Boxer to break world record to raise awareness about mental health
Albie Roebeck is preparing to break a Guinness World Record of the Longest Punchbag Marathon to raise awareness about mental health.
