Joseph Parker's promoters have been hit with a damaging blow to their hopes of hosting the Kiwi heavyweight's world title fight in Auckland next month. Ateed chief executive Brett O'Riley said it could not contribute ratepayers' money with confirmation the fight would be in Auckland. When asked if he thought it was still feasible the fight could be hosted by Auckland, Longergan responded: "Can you still hold the fight in Auckland? When the Parker fight was confirmed and Auckland mooted as a possible venue city, Ateed boss Brett O'Riley told the New Zealand Herald his organisation "definitely intend to be a major partner". Duco say about half of those who attend Parker's fights in Auckland come from outside the city.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 04, 2016 19:41 UTC