Coroner calls for tougher controls after fatal charity boxing match

Wednesday 23 July 2025 · 6 outlets · 6 reports · updated Wed 23 Jul 2025, 11:09am

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Coroner Heather McKenzie is seeking new legislation to regulate corporate boxing following the 2018 death of Kain Parsons. Mr Parsons died in hospital three days after being knocked out during a Christchurch charity event. The recommendations come as the government considers repealing current laws governing the sport.

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1. NZ HeraldWed 23 Jul 2025, 10:00am

   Coroner recommends changes after fatal charity boxing match (opens in new tab)

2. StuffWed 23 Jul 2025, 10:00am

   Wife condemns 'abhorrent' charity boxing events after husband's death (opens in new tab)

3. The PressWed 23 Jul 2025, 10:00am

   Hope as ‘harrowing’ inquest finally rules on charity boxer’s death (opens in new tab)

4. RNZWed 23 Jul 2025, 10:01am

   Coroner seeks tougher controls on corporate boxing events (opens in new tab)

5. 1News via RNZWed 23 Jul 2025, 11:06am

   Coroner calls for law change after charity boxing death (opens in new tab)

6. Otago Daily TimesWed 23 Jul 2025, 11:09am

   Coroner wants tougher controls on boxing events (opens in new tab)