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Shane Cameron Plans To Retire After Meehan Defeat

Liam Napier

•Nov 22, 2014

Shane Cameron is, indeed, a man of his word. His professional boxing career ended with a unanimous loss to Kali Meehan in Auckland tonight. Cameron pledged to retire if he lost this fight and after a 14-year, 34-fight career, he confirmed there would be no more punishment, though he deserves credit for going toe-to-toe with Meehan over 10 competitive rounds. "That's it. I'm a man of my word," Cameron said. "I'd like to thank New Zealand for all their support. I'll now concentrate on my family."

David Tua Could End Up Facing Meehan-Cameron Winner

Liam Napier

•Nov 22, 2014

The winner of tonight's Super8 main event between heavyweights Shane Cameron and Kali Meehan could be pitted against David Tua next year. Cameron and Meehan square off at the North Shore Events Centre on a card that also sees leading Kiwi cruiserweight David Aloua take on rugged Australian Anthony McCracken in a rematch of their 2012 brawl - won via split decision by Aloua. Of the eight cruiserweights that contest the Super8 tournament, which features a $154,000 prize pool, Australian Brad Pitt and Samoan Vitalie Soi are the favoured contenders to progress to the final from opposing sides of the draw.

Alex Leapai-Malik Scott Card: Gunnar Jackson Returns

Liam Napier

•Oct 6, 2014

A victory in Brisbane could see Kiwi Gunnar Jackson make a big move in the WBO rankings on a card televised in the United States, Australia and New Zealand. Middleweight champion Gunnar Jacks on will lead the charge as two Kiwis attempt to make the most of valuable exposure on the undercard of Alex Leapai's comeback fight in Brisbane this month. Jackson (19-5) will defend the WBO middleweight title he secured in May against Australia Kurt Bahram (13-4) over 12 rounds on October 24.

Kali Meehan Expects Explosive Fight With Cameron

Liam Napier

•Sep 15, 2014

Jimmy Peau, David Tua, Peau Wolfgramm and Shane Cameron are names that will live long in Kiwi boxing folklore. Kali Meehan wants to be remembered the same way. Meehan spent his first 28 years in Avondale, West Auckland, but relocating to Sydney's Central Coast saw him lose some of his New Zealand identify. He slipped off the radar from a Kiwi perspective, and believes the November showdown with Cameron is about re-establishing his legacy.

Cameron, Meehan Fight To Stamp Legacy in New Zealand

Liam Napier

•Sep 9, 2014

Don't underestimate the drive to leave a lasting legacy. That much was clear today as Shane Cameron and Kali Meehan set the scene for their November match-up with a tense exchange in downtown Auckland. Cameron reiterated his ambition to overcome the shock loos to Brian Minto late last year and his pledge to retire, should he not restore pride against Meehan. But he then noticeably bristled as Meehan outlined his confidence and intention to end the career of the Mountain Warrior.

Shane Cameron To Face Kali Meehan on November 22

Liam Napier

•Aug 30, 2014

Shane Cameron will make his heavyweight comeback in New Zealand before the year is out. Fairfax Media can reveal Cameron will fight Kali Meehan for the WBA Oriental title - and a guaranteed top 15 ranking - in Auckland on November 22. Restoring pride is Cameron's motivation in the all-or-nothing fight that will headline the second edition of Sky Arena's Super8.

Parker Warns That He's Leaner, Meaner Than Minto

Liam Napier

•Jul 4, 2014

Embrace his natural tools and Joseph Parker's transition from gentleman to fearsome heavyweight should take another significant step tonight. On his home patch in Manukau, South Auckland, everything seems heavily weighted in Parker's favour. Fight like a big man and Brian Minto could find him difficult to stop. With a height, reach and seven kilogram weight advantage, Parker plans to control the distance with his jab, dictate terms through speed and gain Minto's respect from the opening bell with power.

Minto Says Nose Injury Won't Prevent Parker Clash

Liam Napier

•Jun 26, 2014

Brian Minto will today find out whether he broke his nose during sparring this week. But regardless of the 11th-hour injury the American heavyweight plans to fight through the pain in his bout against Joseph Parker. Fairfax Media understands Minto had X-rays yesterday to determine the damage caused by a blow he took from Commonwealth Games-bound Kiwi David Light this week. Minto will today consult a specialist to find out the results and avoid any further sparring to protect the injury.

Daniel MacKinnon, After Near Death, Eyes Ring Return

Liam Napier

•Jun 10, 2014

Seven months after being brought back from the dead, Daniel MacKinnon is set to defy belief and step back in the ring. As his life hung in the balance last year, MacKinnon's family prepared for the worst. A head-butt in the fifth round of his brutal fight with fellow Kiwi boxer Robert Berridge caused a bleed on his brain. Hours later, while surgeons worked franticly to fix the life-threatening injury, his heart stopped for 40 seconds on the operating table.

Super 8 Tournament is Likely To Return in The Fall

Liam Napier

•Jun 10, 2014

Sky Arena is here to stay in the boxing market, with Super 8 set for round two in four months. Despite the main attraction, former world champion Hasim Rahman, being a major disappointment, organisers have deemed New Zealand's inaugural prizefighter tournament, which sold out West Auckland's Trusts Stadium last Wednesday night, a success. Plans are already afoot to improve the event, won by expat Kiwi Kali Meehan. But it seems the all-action format and heavyweight division will be retained for the second edition, expected to be held in October. "The event was a massive success for us," Super 8 organiser Mark Keddell said. "We hit the numbers we were after. "We're an event and pay-per- view company and we're in this industry long-term. We're pretty keen for another event in September or October.

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Articles by Liam Napier: page 3

Shane Cameron Plans To Retire After Meehan Defeat

David Tua Could End Up Facing Meehan-Cameron Winner

Alex Leapai-Malik Scott Card: Gunnar Jackson Returns

Kali Meehan Expects Explosive Fight With Cameron

Cameron, Meehan Fight To Stamp Legacy in New Zealand

Shane Cameron To Face Kali Meehan on November 22

Parker Warns That He's Leaner, Meaner Than Minto

Minto Says Nose Injury Won't Prevent Parker Clash

Daniel MacKinnon, After Near Death, Eyes Ring Return

Super 8 Tournament is Likely To Return in The Fall

Manny Pacquiao definitely off the Joshua-Fury Netflix card

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