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By Ray Wheatley -- World of Boxing
WBA super middleweight champion Anthony "The Man" Mundine will defend his title in Auckland, New Zealand it has been reported. This will be the first major world title bout in New Zealand which has been scheduled for August, the Sunday Star-Times exclusively revealed. The contest will be promoted by Waaam Boxing, run by former Warriors rugby league chief executive Mick Watson. Watson - manages league star turned boxer Monty Betham and he was deep in talks with Mundine's manager on Friday, where it's understood the deal was made. The Mundine undercard will feature former Australian rugby league star turned heavyweight, Solomon Haumono, world top-15 ranked Kiwis Mohamed Azzaoui and Peter Kariuki, as well as Daniel Bass and Betham. New Zealand matchmaker John Glozier confirmed the news. "This is the biggest thing to happen to New Zealand boxing."This is the first time a legitimate, recognized world title of any repute has been held in New Zealand. It will be amazing for Kiwi boxing and its profile." Mundine recently won the WBA super middleweight belt in Sydney against fellow Australian Sam Soliman.
Who is Monty Betham?
WBA super middleweight champion Anthony "The Man" Mundine will defend his title in Auckland, New Zealand it has been reported. This will be the first major world title bout in New Zealand which has been scheduled for August, the Sunday Star-Times exclusively revealed. The contest will be promoted by Waaam Boxing, run by former Warriors rugby league chief executive Mick Watson. Watson - manages league star turned boxer Monty Betham and he was deep in talks with Mundine's manager on Friday, where it's understood the deal was made. The Mundine undercard will feature former Australian rugby league star turned heavyweight, Solomon Haumono, world top-15 ranked Kiwis Mohamed Azzaoui and Peter Kariuki, as well as Daniel Bass and Betham. New Zealand matchmaker John Glozier confirmed the news. "This is the biggest thing to happen to New Zealand boxing."This is the first time a legitimate, recognized world title of any repute has been held in New Zealand. It will be amazing for Kiwi boxing and its profile." Mundine recently won the WBA super middleweight belt in Sydney against fellow Australian Sam Soliman.
Who is Monty Betham?