Mea Motu will make the primary defence of her IBO Tremendous Bantamweight title in Auckland as quickly as July, whereas her Peach Boxing mates Andrei Mikhailovich and Jerome Pampellone are seemingly Europe-bound as they shut on world title fights of their very own.
“Work begins now to discover a world class opponent for Mea to defend her title in opposition to in Auckland in July,” Dean Lonergan of D+L Occasions mentioned.
“Mea confirmed the world simply what she was able to final evening – and that was only the start.
“Mea goes to be a world star. I’m completely sure of that.”
However, earlier than taking up the world on the street, Motu will make her first title defence at house.
“Kiwi sports activities followers noticed one thing particular on Thursday evening and so they’ll get to see their new world champion in motion once more very quickly, proper right here at house. That’s solely becoming,” Lonergan mentioned.
With one other rankings enhance imminent on the again of spectacular knockout victories, Pampellone and Mikhailovich, although, might want to have their passports prepared for what lies forward.
“Having taken care of enterprise at Combat For Life, Jerome and Andrei are each closing on world title fights,” Lonergan mentioned.
“We’re working with a significant worldwide promoter to have Jerome and Andrei combat on enormous playing cards within the European summer season.
“These might be huge, huge fights in opposition to opponents ranked within the high 5 on the earth. In the event that they win, each Jerome and Andrei will transfer into prime place to combat for the obligatory no.1 contender spots of their divisions. When that occurs they are going to be only one combat away from world title pictures.
“That is enormous for New Zealand boxing. We’ve solely had a handful of world champions in our complete historical past. So to have a brand new world champion and two extra on the cusp on the identical time is kind of unbelievable.
“There’s by no means been a extra thrilling time for Kiwi boxing followers.”
