Samoan boxer, Farani Tavui has been invited by the Sky Arena in Christchurch for the Super 8 boxing series.
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The organizers of this important event have certainly taken notice of the young athlete.
“He is a skilled sportsperson and we would like to work with him going forward” was a quote in the letter from Sky Arena.
Starting on Wednesday, Mr. Tavui will be accompanied by the president of the Samoa Boxing Federation, Ale Vena Ale.
“I am very happy to be part of the series especially to represent Samoa,” said Farani.
“All I have to do is to prepare myself and hope for the best.”
“It’s not easy to compete in the series but I believe if there’s a will there’s a way.”
Sky Arena is an entertainment company specializing in combat sports.
President, Ale Vena Ale confirmed that all that is left to be done are his sparring sessions in New Zealand with Vaitele Soi and Monty Betham.
“Those sessions will help him to prepare for the big fight in Christchurch.
“We are very happy that he has an opportunity to participate in the tournament.
The event format says that eight boxers are competing at the Weight Class in four quarter final matches, with the four quarter final winners competing in two semi final matches and the two winners of the semi finals then competing in one final match, in accordance with the Event Rules and the rules of the relevant Sanctioning Body.
The series stated revealed some of the success level;
Boxers losing the first (quarter final) round will receive - NZ$4,000 Boxers losing the second (semi final) round will receive - NZ$7,000 Boxers losing the third/final wound will receive - NZ$12,000 Grand Prize (winner of third/final round - NZ$20,000 plus a new Mahindra motor vehicle.
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