Boxing

NZ boxer stuns world to claim three titles in New York then puts rival first

Lani Daniels from Northland delivers a career-defining upset at Madison Square Garden but concern for her opponent quickly takes centre stage.

PMN NewsSat, 18 Apr

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Sāmoa

Sāmoa wins historic gold at World Boxing Future Cup in Bangkok

Teenager Kealey Perez makes history with Sāmoa’s first-ever gold medal in Thailand, with team-mate Anthony Pati adding a bronze.

Tuilagi William Leolahi, Pacific HuddleMon, 16 Mar

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Sāmoa

Jai Opetaia dominates Glanton to defend cruiserweight crown

The Australian-based Sāmoan boxer can now look towards potential blockbuster matchups as he continues his cruiserweight unification.

Tuilagi William Leolahi, Pacific HuddleTue, 10 Mar

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Sāmoa

Jai Opetaia drops German in brutal KO, keeps titles and calls for unification fights

The Sāmoan boxer has retained his IBF and Ring Magazine titles with an eighth-round knockout, but says he's disappointed in his performance as he renews his push for a cruiserweight unification.

Latonya LoleSun, 07 Dec

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Sāmoa

Jai Opetaia set to close out 2025 on top against German opponent

The Sāmoan boxer prepares for a long-awaited showdown with Huseyin Cinkara, both unbeaten in their careers. Here’s what you need to know.

Latonya LoleThu, 04 Dec

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Aotearoa New Zealand •

Sāmoa

Parker denies taking banned substance after adverse drug test on fight day against Brit

As an investigation gets underway, the New Zealand-born Sāmoan boxer says he will fight to clear his name.

PMN NewsMon, 17 Nov

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Aotearoa New Zealand •

Sāmoa

Family ‘feeling it’ as former champion boxer Joseph Parker returns positive cocaine result

The 33-year-old New Zealand-born Sāmoan is under investigation, prompting concern from radio sports co-host Tuilagi William Leolahi, who says Parker will not want to be defined by this.

PMN NewsSat, 15 Nov