“Parker’s an Auckland born Samoan, Fa an Auckland born Tongan; the fight is taking place in the largest Polynesian city in the world; both fighters are close to and desperate for a title shot; they have a split history in amateur fights, and they are both members of the same Mormon Church. By the tenth, Fa’s eye was shipping more blood but he was still sticking to his game plan, and causing more frustration for the former world champion. Joseph Parker v Junior Fa heavyweight clash postponed after Fa withdraws. The 12-round bout, airing live on DAZN, will take place inside Spark Arena in Auckland, New Zealand on Saturday, February 27 (Local … Joseph Parker – Junior Fa Undercard Announced Read More » Lupesoliai’s manager and Duco’s founder and Director David Higgins said they had worked hard to get the fight approved. “Given the challenges facing […] Ne 'uluaki sivi foki 'i he ngaahi ta'u ki mu'a' 'o mahino ne 'i ai 'a e palopalema ki hono toto' The big all-New Zealand clash between heavyweights Joseph Parker and Junior Fa has been confirmed for Friday, Dec. 11, live on DAZN. Toloi fuhu 'a Fa mo Parker tu'unga he holomui 'a Fa hili e ma'u ola hono sivi fakafaito'o 'oku 'i ai e fetō'aki 'i hono toto'. Former WBO champion Parker (27-2, 21 KOs) and the undefeated Fa (19-0, 10 KOs) are ranked third and sixth in the WBO rankings, respectively, and the winner of their fight at the Spark Arena in Auckland will stand a good chance of earning a shot in 2021. Jerome Pampellone, Panuve Helu, David Nyika and Hemi Ahio We are only days away from the all-Kiwi heavyweight clash between WBO No.3 Joseph Parker and WBO No.5 Junior Fa. Clockwise from top left. In the Tongan language, there is no word to refer to one’s nuclear family.The term ‘fāmili’, which stems from English, is used to refer to one’s immediate family.Rather, people tend to identify with their kāinga (extended family). Tongan-Kiwi heavyweight Junior Fa remains unbeaten after a unanimous decision victory over Devin Vargas in Salt Lake City today. Joseph Parker is a former WBO heavyweight champion who is of Samoan heritage against Junior Fa, an undefeated contender of Tongan heritage which makes for a big rivalry." Kiwi-Tongan Junior Fa has won the WBO International heavyweight belt with an impressive TKO victory over French fighter Newfel Ouatah in Columbus, Ohio. Tucked away in a leafy Auckland suburb is a world-renowned gym where Tongan boxer Junior Fa is working out full-time for what is being billed as the 'Fight of the Century.' The anticipated bout between Lupesoliai Laaulialemalietoa Joseph Parker and Junior Fa will take place on Friday 11 December at the 12,000 seat Spark Arena, located on Mahuhu Crescent, Parnell, Auckland, New Zealand. Kinship ties have paramount importance in Tongan society. This fight already has everything,” said Higgins. Photo Credit: Photosport. The Tongan-born Uaine, a fine amateur boxer in his youth, was a busy, popular and proud man, a factory worker and the biggest supporter of the five Fa children – Junior … Joseph Parker and Junior Fa clashed in Auckland. City Kickboxing gym in Auckland Photo: Photosport. Joseph Parker and Junior Fa will clash in the biggest fight in New Zealand boxing history, live on DAZN from Spark Arena, Auckland, on Friday December 11 (NZ time).
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