The unbeaten Mea Motu (16-0, 6 KOs) is set to defend her IBO crown against Ellen Simwaka (12-6-2, 8 KOs), a challenging Malawian contender, marking her first title defense since her victory over Tania Walters in April.
In the co-main event, Lani Daniels (8-2-2, 0 KOs) aims to continue her title reign, as she faces the undefeated South African Razel Mohammed (3-0-2, 0 KOs).
Dean Lonergan of D&L Events, the promoter behind this momentous event, remarked, “Two female world champions have never headlined before in New Zealand.” Enthusiastic about the prospects, he anticipates that by year's end, both Motu and Daniels will emerge as two of New Zealand's most eminent sportswomen.
Meanwhile, the undercard showcases top light heavyweight contender Jerome Pampellone (16-0, 9 KOs). As he gears up to face Luvuyo Sizani (7-0, 3 KOs), Pampellone remains focused on the prize: a title shot against champion Artur Beterbiev (19-0, 19 KOs).
Fight card:
▪️Mea Motu vs. Ellen Simwaka, 10 rounds, female junior featherweight ▪️Lani Daniels vs. Razel Mohammed, 10 rounds, for Daniels’ IBF women’s heavyweight title ▪️Jerome Pampellone vs. Luvuyo Sizani, 10 rounds, light heavyweight ▪️Zain Adams vs. Enrique Magsalin, 6 rounds, flyweight ▪️Dylan Archer vs. Mounir Fathi, 4 rounds, junior middleweight
