After days of speculation, the venue for the Joseph Parker v Andy Ruiz Jr heavyweight title fight has been confirmed - and it's going to be held in Parker's home town of Auckland. Many of the world's boxing media are in Las Vegas covering the Manny Pacquiao v Jesse Vargas title fight, ensuring that Parker will get plenty of coverage this weekend. Arum, Pacquiao's promoter, told the media in a press conference this morning. Vector Arena is firming as the favourite for the December 10 fight for the WBO title. They will instead rely on sponsors and corporates, and appear willing to make slight loss on the fight in order to give 24-year-old Parker his best shot at the title.

Source: Otago Daily Times November 02, 2016 21:02 UTC