Israel Adesanya supports bill to criminalise coward punches

NZ HeraldStuffSunday 2 February 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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UFC fighter Israel Adesanya has shared a video backing a new members' bill to criminalise coward punches. Introduced by MP Paulo Garcia, the legislation would create a specific offence for strikes to the head or neck when a victim cannot defend themselves. The bill aims to address incidents causing injury or death.

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First reported by NZ Herald, Sun 2 Feb 2025, 4:46pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 47 minutes
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    New Zealand UFC star Israel Adesanya posts support for ‘coward punch’ members bill (opens in new tab)

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    Watch: UFC star Israel Adesanya calls on Kiwis to support ‘cowards punch’ bill (opens in new tab)