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Parker Motivated By Wladimir Klitschko Camp Opportunity

Duncan Johnstone

•Jan 6, 2015

Rising New Zealand heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker says his training date with world champion Wladimir Klitschko is motivating him to be at his best for his next fight. The 22-year-old will attend Klitschko's April camp in Austria as a sparring partner – an opportunity he describes as "awesome". But first he fights American journeyman Jason Pettaway in South Auckland on March 5, the start of a planned five-fight year his backers Duco hope will move Parker into the top five.

Klitschko To Spar With Parker For Upcoming Defense

Duncan Johnstone

•Jan 5, 2015

Rising New Zealand heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker has accepted an invitation to spar with world champion Wladimir Klitschko. Parker will help the giant Ukrainian prepare for his next title bout at a camp in Austria in April. Parker has turned down two previous invitations to work with Klitschko because the timings didn't suit his own schedule. Parker featured on Klitschko's undercard in his successful title defence against Australian Alex Leapai in Germany last April where relationships between the two fighter's promoters expanded.

Welliver Vows To Take The Fight To Sonny Bill Williams

Duncan Johnstone

•Dec 30, 2014

Vastly experienced American heavyweight boxer Chauncy Welliver has promised to be in shape for his clash with Sonny Bill Williams and is "1000 per cent" sure he will beat the All Blacks star. Code-swapper Williams makes his long-awaited return to the ring against Welliver in Sydney on January 31, ending a two-year absence since his controversial points win over South African veteran Frans Botha. Welliver is a well-respected journeyman with 70 fights to his name, including 55 wins. He shapes as a genuine test for Williams who is unbeaten after six fights.

Joseph Parker Felt Power of Costa During Sparring

Duncan Johnstone

•Dec 1, 2014

A chance meeting last year has already given Joseph Parker an idea of the punching power of his Brazilian opponent for Saturday night's Fight For Life feature heavyweight boxing bout in Hamilton. Irineu Beato Costa Junior wandered into the Las Vegas gym where Parker was working with his trainer Kevin Barry looking for sparring work.

Joseph Parker Will Have Calculated Plan Against Costa

Duncan Johnstone

•Nov 24, 2014

Trainer Kevin Barry is challenging Joseph Parker to produce the most calculated performance of his young but exciting professional boxing career to overcome his next challenge. The 22-year-old faces heavy-hitting Brazilian Irineu Beato Costa Junior in the feature bout of the Fight For Life extravaganza in Hamilton on December 6. Costa's dangers are obvious - he has 13 knockouts in his 15 victories and 11 of them have come in the first two rounds.

Meehan Unsure of Facing Tua, But Eyes Shannon Briggs

Duncan Johnstone

•Nov 22, 2014

Heavyweight boxer Kali Meehan sees "no glory" in fighting David Tua after ending the career of another Kiwi contemporary Shane Cameron last night. Meehan had too much size and power for a valiant Cameron, winning a unanimous points decision over 10 rounds at the North Shore Events Centre. Tua has indicated he would be willing to make a comeback to fight last night's winner. But it will take some major persuasion from the promoters to convince the 44-year-old Meehan there is still merit in a fight he has longed for but now seems disinterested in. In his mind, the opportunity has clearly come too late.

Fenech Sees Meehan as Being Too Much For Cameron

Duncan Johnstone

•Nov 20, 2014

Australian boxing legend Jeff Fenech believes Kali Meehan will have too much power for Shane Cameron in Saturday night's heavyweight showdown in Auckland. The bout is attracting big interest across the Tasman with Meehan's links to the New South Wales central coast and his son, budding NRL star Willis, featuring on the undercard for his professional debut. Fenech, a three-time world champion, doesn't believe Meehan's age of 44 will be as much of a factor in his fight as his sheer power.

Shane Cameron Says Kali Meehan's Size Won't Matter

Duncan Johnstone

•Nov 18, 2014

Ken Reinsfield has been at Shane Cameron's side through thick and thin but the trainer struggles to remember his prized heavyweight boxer being more focused than for Saturday night's clash with Kali Meehan in Auckland. The two New Zealanders meet for the WBA Pan African belt as the feature fight on an impressive Super 8 card. It's been labelled a legacy fight for boxing in this region and Cameron certainly views it that way. He sees it as an opportunity to erase his disappointing seven round loss to Brian Minto last December when he literally walked into a constant barrage from the American journeyman.

Joseph Parker Cracks Through To The WBA's Top Ten

Duncan Johnstone

•Nov 14, 2014

New Zealand heavyweight boxer Joseph Parker has broken into the top 10 in the world rankings. The 22-year-old Aucklander has lifted one spot on the WBA rankings to No 10, with the respected organisation updating their listings today. Parker's rise comes on the back of his last win, a unanimous points decision over Bahamas veteran Sherman Williams in Auckland last month. Parker successfully defended the WBA's Pan-Asian belt in that fight.

Emerson Replaces McCracken in Super 8 Tournament

Duncan Johnstone

•Nov 12, 2014

Former New Zealand Golden Gloves champion James Emerson has been given a late call-up to complete the Super 8 cruiserweight knockout boxing tournament in Auckland next week. Emerson comes in to replace Australian Anthony McCracken who has been upgraded to fight David Aloua for his WBA Pan African cruiserweight crown after Daniel Baff's surprise withdrawal from one of the feature bouts on the card. The night is headlined by heavyweights Shane Cameron and Kali Meehan.

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Articles by Duncan Johnstone: page 7

Parker Motivated By Wladimir Klitschko Camp Opportunity

Klitschko To Spar With Parker For Upcoming Defense

Welliver Vows To Take The Fight To Sonny Bill Williams

Joseph Parker Felt Power of Costa During Sparring

Joseph Parker Will Have Calculated Plan Against Costa

Meehan Unsure of Facing Tua, But Eyes Shannon Briggs

Fenech Sees Meehan as Being Too Much For Cameron

Shane Cameron Says Kali Meehan's Size Won't Matter

Joseph Parker Cracks Through To The WBA's Top Ten

Emerson Replaces McCracken in Super 8 Tournament

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Articles by Duncan Johnstone: page 7

Parker Motivated By Wladimir Klitschko Camp Opportunity

Klitschko To Spar With Parker For Upcoming Defense

Welliver Vows To Take The Fight To Sonny Bill Williams

Joseph Parker Felt Power of Costa During Sparring

Joseph Parker Will Have Calculated Plan Against Costa

Meehan Unsure of Facing Tua, But Eyes Shannon Briggs

Fenech Sees Meehan as Being Too Much For Cameron

Shane Cameron Says Kali Meehan's Size Won't Matter

Joseph Parker Cracks Through To The WBA's Top Ten

Emerson Replaces McCracken in Super 8 Tournament

Floyd Mayweather Jnr announces December 19 ‘tune-up’ ahead of proposed Ryan Garcia clash

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