HEMI AHIO books fight on the Haney vs Kambosos rematch undercard
Tongan Heavyweight boxer Hemi Ahio will follow in the footsteps of legendary Samoan boxer David Tua and showcase his talents along with Cruiserweight boxer & Commonwealth Gold medalist David Nyika, to a bumper live free-to-air TV audience in October.
TVNZ will screen both NZ boxers fights on the undercard of the undisputed lightweight championship rematch between Aussie former unified world champion George Kambosos Jr and American current undisputed world champion Devin Haney in Melbourne on October 16.
The last time a boxing world title fight screened free-to-air in New Zealand was Tua’s unsuccessful tilt against Lennox Lewis in November 2000. The broadcast was viewed by a record 1.3 million people, which at that time translated into an incredible 82% of all TV viewers – 200,000 more than watched the royal wedding of Charles and Diana.
Undefeated heavyweight knockout artist Ahio is out to break into the world rankings – ahead of a blockbuster world title fight – so fight fans are in for a rare treat.
“There’s a lot more to New Zealand heavyweight boxing than Joseph Parker,” Ahio said. “We’ve got some amazing fighters coming through. This is our chance to prove that – and I’m thrilled to be a part of it and to be live on TVNZ on free-to-air is fantastic and makes this massive occasion accessible for all boxing fans”
His opponent is yet to be confirmed but word is he may face Samoan-born, heavy-handed, Australian Faiga Opelu in what is a significant, fan-friendly matchup.
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KEY INFORMATION – KAMBOSOS V HANEY 2 (ft Hemi Ahio & David Nyika)
Sunday morning October 16 – TVNZ 1 & TVNZ+
Broadcast live in prime time in the United States on ESPN, ESPN Deportes & ESPN+ and live on Main Event and Kayo in Australia
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