(JULY 23) Mea Motu has a
busy 2021 schedule this year with Rebecca Hawker Australasian
fight in September, Kaitaia homecoming in November and Gentiane
Lupi WBU World title fight in November. But first, she must get
through the tough Rangi Hetet at the Te Rapa Racecourse in
Hamilton on August 7th.
One of New Zealand’s fastest
rising stars in boxing Mea Motu, has been very busy since making
her debut in October 2020. It has not even been a year since her
debut and already she is undefeated with nine wins, four of
those by knockout, and she is a multiple division New Zealand
champion.
She won her first New Zealand title in March against Tania Reid
for the NZPBA lightweight title and her second title against
former Pro Box NZ Welterweight champion Michaela Jenkins for the
PBCNZ Super Lightweight title.
In an interview with “Mr Controversy” Benji Watt, the reason for
fighting in multiple divisions is due to the lack of female
boxers wanting to fight her in New Zealand. One thing that both
Mea Motu and her trainer/manager has said is that they have been
frustrated with the number of people trying to avoid their
fights. Mea Motu wants to be known as the best boxer in New
Zealand. She has said herself that to becoming the best you need
to beat everyone, but not everyone wants to fight her.
Some of the names she has listed off that she wants to take on
in New Zealand includes Gentiane Lupi, Baby Nansen, Troy Garton,
Karen Te Ruki Pasene and Ariane Nicholson.
Mea Motu will be taking on the hometown boxer Rangi Hetet. For
those who don’t know Rangi Hetet, she is a former amateur boxer
that was most active around 2016 and 2017. She made her
professional boxing debut in June against kickboxer Miriata
Callaghan. Watching the fight between Rangi and Miriata, there
are only two words you can describe Rangi, and that is TOUGH and
FIERCE. She took to her opponent and won every round of that
fight on debut.
When Mea Motu was told how tough Rangi was, she said “Good,
bring it on”. She is ready to take on all comers. Mea Motu is
ranked number one in New Zealand in the Super Featherweight
division but fights at all weights under Super Welter. Rangi
Hetet also is ranked number one in the Super Welter division
which brings an interesting match.
Dion McNabney is the promoter of the show, who will be putting
an elite amateur card together, showcasing Waikatos best amateur
boxers from Cadets, Juniors, Youth and Elites. The amateur
session will start off the event at 1:30 pm with 21 fights,
before moving on to the corporate and professional side at 5 pm.
McNabney has just come off a successful tournament in Taumarunui
with five of his boxers walking away with golds and four of them
coming home with the silver. McNabney will be bringing some of
his greatest fighters to his show on August 7th at Te Rapa
Racecourse.
Tickets Prices:
Amateur Session: GA $10
Corporate.Pro Session GA $40
Amateur. Corporate.Pro Session GA $40 VIP
Table Corporate.Pro Session $1800
VIP Table Corporate.Pro Session Seat $180
Time: Amateur Session: 1.30pm
Corporate.Pro Session: 5pm - 10pm
Location: Te Rapa Racecourse. Ken Brown Road. Hamilton
To purchase ticket contact Ashley 0274446953
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