Phil Shatford the organiser of the Pro -Am boxing tournament to be held on the 12th of April at the Hornby WMC in Christchurch is delighted with an almost sell out for his charge Reece Papuni  .

Papuni the 2011  NZ Amatuer Lt Heavy champion will meet durable John Roil from Wellington in his first professional bout , Roil with a pro record of 4-2-2  is a game walk up fighter and always very  fit the duration of  six three minute rounds will make this contest interesting

The Undercard features a who's who of the amatuer scene with 7 National Champions on the program
Joseph Parker will meet Patrick Mailata once again at  heavyweight  . while Joe Blackbourn will meet Kahu Bentson  in a middleweight clash NZ welterweight champ Bowyn Morgan will meet Sloan Ackram David Light national heavyweight champion will also box on the card with an opponent yet to be named .

Three of New Zealands top Women will Meet Australian opponents  prior to setting off to the World Champs in China  they are Alexis Pritchard Siona Fernandez and Hurrican Doyle

Organiser Phil Shatfordsays  " itll be a great night for Boxing NZ "

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