NZ Boxing Calendar Heating Up:
Key Fights Lined Up Across July & August
New Zealand’s top prospects and emerging stars are set for a busy, action-packed stretch across July and early August, with key bouts scheduled both at home and abroad.
Four New Zealand-Born Fighters Feature on Gallen vs Williams Undercard – July 16
Rising light heavyweight Oliver Firth (5-0, 5 KOs) continues his old-school schedule with a fourth bout in just three months, taking on undefeated Fijian prospect Samuela Naqari (2-0) at Vodafone Arena in Suva, as part of the Zeg Kings Boxing Promotions: King of the Ring event.
Beauchamp Plans to Stay Unbeaten – July 26
Kwahli Beauchamp (3-0, 2 KOs), a rising flyweight prospect and 2026 Commonwealth Games hopeful, returns to the ring on 26 July against Thailand’s Jakapong Detpong at World Siam Stadium in Bangkok, looking to remain unbeaten and gain valuable experience in the professional ranks.
Puohotaua, Heywood, and Heavyweight Rematch Feature on Masson–Parker Undercard
The undercard of the Floyd Masson vs John Parker event on Wednesday, 30 July at Brisbane Powerhouse is stacked with Kiwi-born talent. Undefeated light heavyweight Jahzia Puohotaua takes on Jack Gregory, while heavyweights Frank Amato and Jeremiah Tupai-Ui run it back in a rematch following their razor-thin draw in May. Also featured is former New Zealand middleweight champion Marcus Heywood, who faces rising Australian standout Callum Peters in a trans-Tasman showdown.
Busy Stretch Continues for Firth & Morini – August 1
There’s no slowing down for Oliver Firth, who is set for his fifth fight of the year just 13 days after his scheduled bout in Fiji. He’ll face Mandela Ale on August 1 at ABA Stadium in Auckland.
Also returning on the same card is fellow Peach Boxing standout Sonny Morini, with both prospects looking to continue climbing the domestic ranks.
Cook & Telepe Return – August 2
Apai “The Tongan Spartan” Cook looks to extend his winning streak when he steps back into the ring on August 2, facing Joel Pavlides at The Melbourne Pavilion in Victoria, Australia.
Also set to feature is unbeaten powerhouse Lilo Telepe (5-0, 5 KOs), who returns for his first bout of 2025, where he’ll take on Sachin Nautiyal.
Results:
https://substack.com/profile/336418263-n...-136652246
Key Fights Lined Up Across July & August
New Zealand’s top prospects and emerging stars are set for a busy, action-packed stretch across July and early August, with key bouts scheduled both at home and abroad.
Four New Zealand-Born Fighters Feature on Gallen vs Williams Undercard – July 16
- David Nyika returns to the ring for the first time since suffering the first loss of his professional career to cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetaia. He’ll square off with Nik Charalampous in a heavyweight contest.
- Troy Pilcher faces a tough challenge against Kris Terzievski, with the WBA Oceania and WBC Continental Bridgerweight titles on the line.
- Mose Auimatagi Jr steps back into the ring in an intriguing light heavyweight clash against Clay Waterman.
Rising light heavyweight Oliver Firth (5-0, 5 KOs) continues his old-school schedule with a fourth bout in just three months, taking on undefeated Fijian prospect Samuela Naqari (2-0) at Vodafone Arena in Suva, as part of the Zeg Kings Boxing Promotions: King of the Ring event.
Beauchamp Plans to Stay Unbeaten – July 26
Kwahli Beauchamp (3-0, 2 KOs), a rising flyweight prospect and 2026 Commonwealth Games hopeful, returns to the ring on 26 July against Thailand’s Jakapong Detpong at World Siam Stadium in Bangkok, looking to remain unbeaten and gain valuable experience in the professional ranks.
Puohotaua, Heywood, and Heavyweight Rematch Feature on Masson–Parker Undercard
The undercard of the Floyd Masson vs John Parker event on Wednesday, 30 July at Brisbane Powerhouse is stacked with Kiwi-born talent. Undefeated light heavyweight Jahzia Puohotaua takes on Jack Gregory, while heavyweights Frank Amato and Jeremiah Tupai-Ui run it back in a rematch following their razor-thin draw in May. Also featured is former New Zealand middleweight champion Marcus Heywood, who faces rising Australian standout Callum Peters in a trans-Tasman showdown.
Busy Stretch Continues for Firth & Morini – August 1
There’s no slowing down for Oliver Firth, who is set for his fifth fight of the year just 13 days after his scheduled bout in Fiji. He’ll face Mandela Ale on August 1 at ABA Stadium in Auckland.
Also returning on the same card is fellow Peach Boxing standout Sonny Morini, with both prospects looking to continue climbing the domestic ranks.
Cook & Telepe Return – August 2
Apai “The Tongan Spartan” Cook looks to extend his winning streak when he steps back into the ring on August 2, facing Joel Pavlides at The Melbourne Pavilion in Victoria, Australia.
Also set to feature is unbeaten powerhouse Lilo Telepe (5-0, 5 KOs), who returns for his first bout of 2025, where he’ll take on Sachin Nautiyal.
Results:
https://substack.com/profile/336418263-n...-136652246