Joseph Parker's promoters are asking for taxpayers' money to ensure the New Zealand heavyweight boxer gets a world title fight in Auckland in December. Joyce said it would have to meet a range of criteria to quality for a contribution from the Major Events Development Fund. "The whole idea of the fund is to develop new major events," Joyce said. Related Content Kris Shannon: Boxing bout KO'ed by rugby in New Zealand Boxing: Can Joseph Parker sell out Eden Park for world title fight? Boxing: Parker on brink of three-fight extravaganzaState funding could also be contingent on whether local agencies were supporting the boxing event.

Source: New Zealand Herald October 21, 2016 15:56 UTC