World title fight in NZ

oliverfennell · Post by **oliverfennell** » 11 May 2007, 10:10

I read that if Mundine retains his belt next time out, he could defend in Auckland next, which apparently would be the first time a world title has been contested in New Zealand.

Now, I know NZ is no great shakes in boxing, but it's still a major developed nation, so I'm surprised there has NEVER been a world title fight there. Is it true?

N2 Shape · Post by **N2 Shape** » 11 May 2007, 16:20

There have been many regional and versions of "world titles" like the WBF etc contested here but as Im to believe there has never been a 'major' world title IBF, WBO, WBA, WBC contested here.

The logistics of bringing a World title fight down here are huge. Unless theres a local fighter thats good enough to fight for one theres really no reason to bring one here other than to make history, but the financial requirements would be huge! I quess we are just lucky Mundine lives across the ditch which makes life easy, that and hes very well known here makes a title fight in NZ viable!

Marlin · Post by **Marlin** » 11 May 2007, 21:53

Which world class boxer will he defend against in NZ???

Marlin · Post by **Marlin** » 11 May 2007, 21:54

^PS I'm not having a go at NZ, just Mundine's choice of opponents...

N2 Shape · Post by **N2 Shape** » 11 May 2007, 23:09

Well thats exactly it, the cost in bringing down a quality opponent is half the reason no world title fights have been done here to start with! I think they'l get a good guy for Mundine the people setting it up no what they are doing!

Marlin · Post by **Marlin** » 12 May 2007, 00:30

If his Gold Coast opponent is anything to go by I wouldn't hold my breath mate...