Tipene Maniapoto

[craigyid14]

Could be a good addition to what is already NZ's best division.
http://www.google.co.nz/url?sa=t&rct=j&q...9000,d.dGc

[cranky]

Interesting- though I didn't see anything about which division...

[craigyid14]

Yeah fair call, I just assumed as Hackney's last fight was against Sam Rapira for the NZ light heavy title it was at light heavy. Although it was less than a year ago he was fight Taihia for the NZ super middle bauble. Also he could have stepped up to cruiser (although doubtful as he's so well conditioned).

[tm7]

Boxrec have him ranked as a Lighty Heavy but that doesn't make it a certainty. Plenty of opposition in that division so hopefully he stays busy!

[craigyid14]

Boxrec ratings are hilarious, they have Nik the Greek rated behind Andrew Robinson, even though he outpointed him convincingly in his last fight. Its like they have an 8 year old as head of there ratings department, oh wait a minute so do the WBA.

[craigyid14]

Scheduled to fight again next month, wonder what he's been doing for a year.

[craigyid14]

Beat Thomas Heads on points last night in Invercargill, out again in 2 weeks down in Christchurch. At last he seems to be getting a head of steam up.

[Msreef]

Boxrec ratings are computer (algorithm) based

[craigyid14]

Boxrec ratings are computer (algorithm) based

Boxrec ratings are shit.

[craigyid14]

Two wins in 15 days, good going.