Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker has got his dream bout, a home fight for the WBO heavyweight title.
Parker's fight against Mexican Andy Ruiz was confirmed for Auckland's Vector Arena on December 10th.
Duco chief executive Martin Snedden revealed at the announcement more money was needed to meet the more than $4‑million price tag, but there was enough in the pot to secure the home title fight for Parker.
The announcement ends a prolonged period of negotiation to find the funds to host the historic fight after Duco was given first rights when it was sanctioned by the WBO on October 20th.
The belt was vacated by troubled Brit Tyson Fury and gives the opportunity for the first New Zealand‑born fighter, or the first Mexican, to win a genuine world heavyweight title.
Source: Stuff.co
