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One of the biggest nights in New Zealand boxing in recent years is coming to Auckland. Headlined by an official IBF Cruiserweight World Title Eliminator at Auckland’s Eventfinda Stadium on Saturday 8 August 2026.
In a high-stakes 12-round Trans-Tasman showdown, David Nyika and Floyd Masson will battle for the IBF’s No. 1 challenger position, with the winner earning a mandatory shot at the vacant IBF Cruiserweight World Championship.
The card will also feature fan favourite Manu Vatuvei alongside undefeated rising Kiwi contender Sheilla Yama. Co-promoted by Duco Events and Parker Promotions, the event reunites the experienced team behind world title campaigns for former World Champion boxers Joseph Parker and Jeff Horn.
The clash between the two world class cruiserweight boxers at North Shore’s Eventfinda Stadium is for the highest of stakes – a world title shot in a wide-open division.
In a high-stakes 12-round Trans-Tasman showdown, No. 5 ranked David Nyika and No. 6 ranked Floyd Masson will battle for the IBF’s No. 1 challenger position, with the winner earning a mandatory shot at the vacant IBF Cruiserweight World Championship.
The undercard is also stacked with unmissable, high-calibre bouts, including a likely second IBF world title eliminator, with undefeated Papua New Guinean-born Kiwi Sheilla Yama (9-0) to take on as yet to be announced international opponent.
The show will also feature former Warriors star Manu Vatuvei – whose promising boxing career is being managed by David ‘Brown Buttabean’ Letele. Outside of the ring Vatuvei and Letele have teamed up to serve their community by providing wellbeing, fitness, motivation and food assistance for Aucklanders through Letele’s BBM charity.
Co-promoted by Duco Events and Parker Promotions, the event reunites the experienced team behind world title campaigns for former World Champion boxers Joseph Parker and Jeff Horn.
