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Darryl Takerei will make his professional boxing debut against the former AB.
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Younger brother hopes to boost Parker family's boxing dynasty
After a 19-month hiatus, John Parker returned to boxing in December.
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Hamilton hosts women's heavyweight title fight
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Lani Daniels forced to vacate one of her world titles
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Parker misses out as Joshua's next fight confirmed
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Christchurch boxing centre is placing Tikanga Māori in the ring
There has been increasing interest among Māori in the sport.
Best of sport 2023: Cricket thrillers and an All Blacks coaching drama
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NZ's highest-earning athletes ranked - who makes $30m a year?
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Parker's triumph: A resilient return to glory
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'Back from the dead': The next steps in Parker's career
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'Biggest win of career': Parker produces major heavyweight upset
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Recap: Parker stuns boxing world with win over Wilder
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Junior Fa beaten in TKO by Cuban in Saudi Arabia
Kiwi boxer Junior Fa has been stopped in the seventh round.
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Joseph Parker and Deontay Wilder will meet in Saudi Arabia this weekend.
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Andy Lee says a varied arsenal offers more paths to victory than one-punch knockout power.
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Joseph Parker believes Deontay Wilder is underestimating his ability to knock him out.
'I just laughed': Fa's unexpected news while in camp with Wilder
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Medal puts Hamilton boxer on path to Olympics
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