Boxing

Undefeated Northland boxer Mea "the Nightmea" Motu has added another title to her collection as she shapes up for a world title shot.

"I just want to get any fight that I can get. I want to fight at my weight or featherweight." It really touched me, and I was so proud to have them here." Motu controlled the bout from the opening bell, with Phanan struggling from the outset to handle the power and speed of Motu's combinations. "To have my family come down from Kaitāia means the world. Friday's bout was the first time that Motu, a natural super bantamweight, had competed against someone close to her actual weight.