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RE: Junior Fa - diehard - 07-12-2020
Shoes on the other foot for Mr Higgins. Before, he had to negotiate with Hearn, who held all the cards with AJ. Now, Mr Higgins has all the cards, but Fa's not playing unless there's enough money in the pot.
Both guys need to fight, and soon. And they can only fight each other this year, as I see it.
RE: Junior Fa - bart - 07-12-2020
Its the best and only fight to be made...
Don't stuff it up, both sides
RE: Junior Fa - diehard - 08-22-2020
Boxing: Junior Fa camp says money is sorted for mega-fight but sanctioning body a sticking point
22 Aug, 2020
The fight between Junior Fa and Joseph Parker is one step closer
The all-Kiwi heavyweight mega-fight between Junior Fa and Joseph Parker is a step closer today with Fa's manager saying the money has been sorted.
Mark Keddell today told the Herald the only sticking point was who would be the official sanctioning body for the fight.
"We've sent our final offer to them today and in terms of the money I just cannot see it being a problem. We're talking pennies in the pound here. Junior is keen to fight. He wants to make it happen."
There had been talk that the camps were just $50,000 apart last week and indications are they may even be closer than that. However it might not be money, but process that is preventing an official announcement that the fight is on.
"We want the sanctioning body to be Boxing New Zealand because their constitution formally ties them to Drug Free Sport New Zealand and the Sports Tribunal," Keddell said. "They would be in charge of selecting the gloves, drug testing and resolving any potential disputes before and after the fight."
Keddell said drug testing was important for the health and safety of both fighters as well as always checking there was a "level playing field for both parties".
The fight between Fa and former WBO world champion Parker is eagerly awaited, particularly in a (hopefully) post-Covid New Zealand.
The Pasifika narrative - Parker is Samoan and Fa Tongan - plus their shared South Auckland background and amateur history make it a compelling proposition.
Parker is 27-2 in a professional career that includes the scalps of Andy Ruiz Jr and Carlos Takam, while Fa is 19-0 although critics point to a lack of big name opponents. Both are ranked inside the WBO's top 10 heavyweights.
Last week Parker's manager David Higgins indicated the fight was imminent.
"I have to say they're [the Fa camp] still being a touch greedy but if we can close the gap a bit we'll have something to announce very shortly."
RE: Junior Fa - craigyid14 - 08-22-2020
(08-22-2020, 05:11 PM)diehard Wrote: Boxing: Junior Fa camp says money is sorted for mega-fight but sanctioning body a sticking point
22 Aug, 2020
The fight between Junior Fa and Joseph Parker is one step closer
The all-Kiwi heavyweight mega-fight between Junior Fa and Joseph Parker is a step closer today with Fa's manager saying the money has been sorted.
Mark Keddell today told the Herald the only sticking point was who would be the official sanctioning body for the fight.
"We've sent our final offer to them today and in terms of the money I just cannot see it being a problem. We're talking pennies in the pound here. Junior is keen to fight. He wants to make it happen."
There had been talk that the camps were just $50,000 apart last week and indications are they may even be closer than that. However it might not be money, but process that is preventing an official announcement that the fight is on.
"We want the sanctioning body to be Boxing New Zealand because their constitution formally ties them to Drug Free Sport New Zealand and the Sports Tribunal," Keddell said. "They would be in charge of selecting the gloves, drug testing and resolving any potential disputes before and after the fight."
Keddell said drug testing was important for the health and safety of both fighters as well as always checking there was a "level playing field for both parties".
The fight between Fa and former WBO world champion Parker is eagerly awaited, particularly in a (hopefully) post-Covid New Zealand.
The Pasifika narrative - Parker is Samoan and Fa Tongan - plus their shared South Auckland background and amateur history make it a compelling proposition.
Parker is 27-2 in a professional career that includes the scalps of Andy Ruiz Jr and Carlos Takam, while Fa is 19-0 although critics point to a lack of big name opponents. Both are ranked inside the WBO's top 10 heavyweights.
Last week Parker's manager David Higgins indicated the fight was imminent.
"I have to say they're [the Fa camp] still being a touch greedy but if we can close the gap a bit we'll have something to announce very shortly."
This is brilliant news mate, it really sounds like it's going to happen. It won't be as big as Tua/Cameron (that's more because of Tua's popularity) but it's a much better fight.
RE: Junior Fa - bart - 08-22-2020
Yeah I agree , should def go more rounds than Tua/ Cameron
I fully expect JP to have too much for Fa atm but still a good learner for Fa and a good earner in these uncertain times we live in.....
RE: Junior Fa - markk - 08-24-2020
(08-22-2020, 06:42 PM)craigyid14 Wrote:(08-22-2020, 05:11 PM)diehard Wrote: Boxing: Junior Fa camp says money is sorted for mega-fight but sanctioning body a sticking point
22 Aug, 2020
The fight between Junior Fa and Joseph Parker is one step closer
The all-Kiwi heavyweight mega-fight between Junior Fa and Joseph Parker is a step closer today with Fa's manager saying the money has been sorted.
Mark Keddell today told the Herald the only sticking point was who would be the official sanctioning body for the fight.
"We've sent our final offer to them today and in terms of the money I just cannot see it being a problem. We're talking pennies in the pound here. Junior is keen to fight. He wants to make it happen."
There had been talk that the camps were just $50,000 apart last week and indications are they may even be closer than that. However it might not be money, but process that is preventing an official announcement that the fight is on.
"We want the sanctioning body to be Boxing New Zealand because their constitution formally ties them to Drug Free Sport New Zealand and the Sports Tribunal," Keddell said. "They would be in charge of selecting the gloves, drug testing and resolving any potential disputes before and after the fight."
Keddell said drug testing was important for the health and safety of both fighters as well as always checking there was a "level playing field for both parties".
The fight between Fa and former WBO world champion Parker is eagerly awaited, particularly in a (hopefully) post-Covid New Zealand.
The Pasifika narrative - Parker is Samoan and Fa Tongan - plus their shared South Auckland background and amateur history make it a compelling proposition.
Parker is 27-2 in a professional career that includes the scalps of Andy Ruiz Jr and Carlos Takam, while Fa is 19-0 although critics point to a lack of big name opponents. Both are ranked inside the WBO's top 10 heavyweights.
Last week Parker's manager David Higgins indicated the fight was imminent.
"I have to say they're [the Fa camp] still being a touch greedy but if we can close the gap a bit we'll have something to announce very shortly."
This is brilliant news mate, it really sounds like it's going to happen. It won't be as big as Tua/Cameron (that's more because of Tua's popularity) but it's a much better fight.
getting there. hope your all well.
RE: Junior Fa - diehard - 08-24-2020
Great hearing from you, markk. Best of luck in the negotiations. It's sounding really positive!
Shamrock! Mate. Where have you been??? I see thought you got on this site after how many years? Thought you were, uh, er, not feeling well. Hope you're still riding that motorcycle with Gail on the back.
RE: Junior Fa - shamrock - 08-24-2020
Thanks Diehard, good to hear your opinions again. Am interested in the Fa Parker fight and wanted to see how the forum thought on it. Health isn't good, but happy to say like you I am still breathing..lol
RE: Junior Fa - diehard - 08-24-2020
Breathing is good, Sham. I try it every day...Haven't heard from you in awhile, since I went off facebook. Email me your address by PM'ing me and I'll stay in touch. Don't like that your health isn't good. Sounds like I gotta contact Gail and get her to get you on the straight and narrow. You gotta stick around for the Parker/Fa fight. Mark gets on here and gives us an update from time to time.
Parker should win this, but I got Fa in an upset.
RE: Junior Fa - shamrock - 08-24-2020
Die, I'm thinking Jnr could have done with some high profile fights before going in with parker, thats because I wish Jnr to win of course.
Yes breathing is the way to live I've been thinking, and realistically we should give thanks for every breath we take because we never know when it'll be our last one.