Video will play in Play now Don't auto playNever auto playAuckland ratepayers could throw hundreds of thousands of dollars towards Joseph Parker's heavyweight title fight, which will take place in the city on December 10. When Parker's title fight against Mexican Andy Ruiz was first mooted for Auckland, O'Riley said Ateed "definitely intend to be a major partner" and contribute "hundreds of thousands of dollars" in cash and services. "It will be one of the most highest profile events that Auckland has ever hosted," he said at the time. Related Content Boxing: Joseph Parker title fight city confirmed — it's Auckland Editorial: Parker title bid worthy of support, but... Video Watch NZH Focus: Will Auckland host the parker fight? Goff was in the ring at Manukau's Vodafone Events Centre announcing Parker's last fight against Alexander Dimitrenko on October 1.

Source: New Zealand Herald November 03, 2016 16:04 UTC