Boxing association president criticises Dan Hooker's fight event

RNZNZ HeraldTuesday 20 May 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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Billy Meehan, president of the New Zealand Boxing Coaches Association, has described the upcoming 'King of the Streets' tournament as thuggery. The event features 32 amateur fighters competing for a $50,000 prize. Promoted by Dan Hooker, the tournament has been linked to an online gambling site and social media influencers.

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First reported by RNZ, Tue 20 May 2025, 6:59pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
  1. RNZRNZ

    President of NZ's Boxing Coaches Association calls out Dan Hooker's fighting event (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Dan Hooker-backed fight event criticised by boxing coach over safety concerns (opens in new tab)