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Joseph Parker vs. Hughie Fury is OFF - Confirms WBO President
By Carlos Boogs
World Boxing Organization President Paco Valcarcel has informed BoxingScene.com that Joseph Parker vs. Hughie Fury will not take place, as announced, on May 6th.
Parker (22-0, 18 KOs) was scheduled to make a mandatory defense of his WBO heavyweight belt against Fury (20-0, 10 KOs) at at the Vector Arena in Auckland, New Zealand.
The exact reason for the fight falling out was not exactly revealed at the moment.
"As of today, it seems there will be no WBO Heavyweight World Title fight in New Zealand. It seems the problem lies within Team Fury," Valcarcel stated.
There were already some concerns being felt by Team Parker, after Fury and his team did not arrive in New Zealand as expected.
The Herald on Sunday reported that Fury's team had complained about the travel arrangements provided by Parker's promoter Duco under the purse bid agreement, and that this may have led to resentment.
Duco won the promotional rights with a bid of $4.1 million. Parker's promoters were obliged to provide four economy class airfares, an arrangement the Fury camp were not happy with. Duco offered to make two of those airfares business class, but again there were still some issues.
There were issues a few weeks ago, when Hughie's father and head trainer Peter Fury, was unable to enter the country due to his criminal record. But he was able to obtain a special dispensation to enter New Zealand - and Duco supported Peter's visa application with New Zealand Immigration.
Parker captured the vacant title last December with a close points decision over unbeaten Andy Ruiz. The belt became vacant after Hughie's older cousin, Tyson Fury, dropped the title to focus on his mental health issues.
More information should be expected this weekend on the exact problem which led to the fight being called off - and whether or not the fight will be postponed or fully canceled.
- See more at: Joseph Parker vs. Hughie Fury is OFF - Confirms WBO President - Boxing News
By Carlos Boogs
World Boxing Organization President Paco Valcarcel has informed BoxingScene.com that Joseph Parker vs. Hughie Fury will not take place, as announced, on May 6th.
Parker (22-0, 18 KOs) was scheduled to make a mandatory defense of his WBO heavyweight belt against Fury (20-0, 10 KOs) at at the Vector Arena in Auckland, New Zealand.
The exact reason for the fight falling out was not exactly revealed at the moment.
"As of today, it seems there will be no WBO Heavyweight World Title fight in New Zealand. It seems the problem lies within Team Fury," Valcarcel stated.
There were already some concerns being felt by Team Parker, after Fury and his team did not arrive in New Zealand as expected.
The Herald on Sunday reported that Fury's team had complained about the travel arrangements provided by Parker's promoter Duco under the purse bid agreement, and that this may have led to resentment.
Duco won the promotional rights with a bid of $4.1 million. Parker's promoters were obliged to provide four economy class airfares, an arrangement the Fury camp were not happy with. Duco offered to make two of those airfares business class, but again there were still some issues.
There were issues a few weeks ago, when Hughie's father and head trainer Peter Fury, was unable to enter the country due to his criminal record. But he was able to obtain a special dispensation to enter New Zealand - and Duco supported Peter's visa application with New Zealand Immigration.
Parker captured the vacant title last December with a close points decision over unbeaten Andy Ruiz. The belt became vacant after Hughie's older cousin, Tyson Fury, dropped the title to focus on his mental health issues.
More information should be expected this weekend on the exact problem which led to the fight being called off - and whether or not the fight will be postponed or fully canceled.
- See more at: Joseph Parker vs. Hughie Fury is OFF - Confirms WBO President - Boxing News
Thatrogueassdiaz
We're on the blood path now
Charlo koed Hatley? Damn im behind. Was that fight this weekend?
The axe murderer
For I am death and I ride on a pale horse
The axe murderer
For I am death and I ride on a pale horse
The axe murderer
For I am death and I ride on a pale horse
Ain't that polish dude the one that got a win over wilder in the amateurs
The axe murderer
For I am death and I ride on a pale horse
Former heavyweight boxer Craig Payne dies
By David Finger
Fightnews is sad to report that popular former heavyweight Craig Payne has recently passed away in Westland, Michigan. Payne, who died on April 7th, was 55 years old. Payne was one of the most accomplished American amateur boxers in the 1980s, having defeated Teofilo Stevenson and Mike Tyson in 1983. He also came close to defeating Tyrell Biggs in the final match of the 1984 Olympic boxing trials, losing a razor thin decision that sent Biggs to the Olympics where we would go on to win a gold medal.
As a professional Payne amassed a record of 11-20-2, 8 KOs in a career that spanned just shy of 16 years.
However, although his record was less than stellar, he earned a reputation in the sport of being one of the most durable heavyweight journeymen in the sport in the 1990s.
Payne had gone the distance with such notable fighters as Shannon Briggs, Iran Barkley, James Tillis, Pinklon Thomas, John Bray and Mike “The Bounty” Hunter. He also had gritty, albeit losing, performances against Francois Botha, Fres Oquendo and Lionel Butler.
The funeral and celebration of life for Craig Payne will be today (April 22nd) at the Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home in Westland, Michigan.
By David Finger
Fightnews is sad to report that popular former heavyweight Craig Payne has recently passed away in Westland, Michigan. Payne, who died on April 7th, was 55 years old. Payne was one of the most accomplished American amateur boxers in the 1980s, having defeated Teofilo Stevenson and Mike Tyson in 1983. He also came close to defeating Tyrell Biggs in the final match of the 1984 Olympic boxing trials, losing a razor thin decision that sent Biggs to the Olympics where we would go on to win a gold medal.
As a professional Payne amassed a record of 11-20-2, 8 KOs in a career that spanned just shy of 16 years.
However, although his record was less than stellar, he earned a reputation in the sport of being one of the most durable heavyweight journeymen in the sport in the 1990s.
Payne had gone the distance with such notable fighters as Shannon Briggs, Iran Barkley, James Tillis, Pinklon Thomas, John Bray and Mike “The Bounty” Hunter. He also had gritty, albeit losing, performances against Francois Botha, Fres Oquendo and Lionel Butler.
The funeral and celebration of life for Craig Payne will be today (April 22nd) at the Chapel of the Chimes Funeral Home in Westland, Michigan.
The axe murderer
For I am death and I ride on a pale horse
Uh shyt wrong thread
SuikodenII
Where's Suikoden VI??????
The axe murderer
For I am death and I ride on a pale horse
What is up with team Fury?Joseph Parker vs. Hughie Fury is OFF - Confirms WBO President
By Carlos Boogs
World Boxing Organization President Paco Valcarcel has informed BoxingScene.com that Joseph Parker vs. Hughie Fury will not take place, as announced, on May 6th.
Parker (22-0, 18 KOs) was scheduled to make a mandatory defense of his WBO heavyweight belt against Fury (20-0, 10 KOs) at at the Vector Arena in Auckland, New Zealand.
The exact reason for the fight falling out was not exactly revealed at the moment.
"As of today, it seems there will be no WBO Heavyweight World Title fight in New Zealand. It seems the problem lies within Team Fury," Valcarcel stated.
There were already some concerns being felt by Team Parker, after Fury and his team did not arrive in New Zealand as expected.
The Herald on Sunday reported that Fury's team had complained about the travel arrangements provided by Parker's promoter Duco under the purse bid agreement, and that this may have led to resentment.
Duco won the promotional rights with a bid of $4.1 million. Parker's promoters were obliged to provide four economy class airfares, an arrangement the Fury camp were not happy with. Duco offered to make two of those airfares business class, but again there were still some issues.
There were issues a few weeks ago, when Hughie's father and head trainer Peter Fury, was unable to enter the country due to his criminal record. But he was able to obtain a special dispensation to enter New Zealand - and Duco supported Peter's visa application with New Zealand Immigration.
Parker captured the vacant title last December with a close points decision over unbeaten Andy Ruiz. The belt became vacant after Hughie's older cousin, Tyson Fury, dropped the title to focus on his mental health issues.
More information should be expected this weekend on the exact problem which led to the fight being called off - and whether or not the fight will be postponed or fully canceled.
- See more at: Joseph Parker vs. Hughie Fury is OFF - Confirms WBO President - Boxing News
