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War on the Wharves Boxing Event
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CARL FINDLAY NATIONAL PRESIDENT
War on the Wharves
Thank you to all officials and members for your support and the sponsorship helping to get our MUNZ boxing team to Sydney to participate in War on the Wharves VII.
This year’s selected team all went through amateur gyms partnered with Boxing NZ.
This ensured all our team had access to experienced boxing trainers, sparring partners and of course the most important thing health and safety, and duty of care to the boxers.
In my view this was the best prepared MUNZ team that we have ever taken to a War on the Wharves event (no disrespect to previous fighters). The results never went our way but as us Kiwis know it’s hard to get a result against an Aussie in their hometown.
Results
Cooper Chapman (ES PCYC) won against Nico Maka-kea Lupo(MUNZ/Peach Boxing)
By judge’s decision. (Nico was robbed both fighters had a standing 8 counts during the bout and Cooper had a point taken off for holding but Nico still lost the decision?)
Dylan Davis (Sydney Ferries) lost to Matapo’o Loli (MUNZ/Peach Boxing)
By judges’ decision. This bout was fought by two very skilled boxers with our man Mata coming out on top.
Sam Duckworth (Patrick’s) won against David Tepoutoa (MUNZ/Shamrock Boxing)
By judges’ decision. Again two very skilled boxers with Sam getting the better of David at the end of the third round.
Main Event-
Cameron Dymock (DP World) won against Mandela Ale (MUNZ/Peach Boxing)
Ref Stoppage. Two very experienced fighters however Cameron had a better boxing game plan and managed to convince the ref to stop the fight early.
All and all, it was a great opportunity for these young MUNZ men who all performed with distinction on the evening and played a major part in the success of this globally supported event. Outside the ring the boxers were all excellent ambassadors for MUNZ always being courteous and friendly to all they met.
AU$15000 was raised for the South’s Cares charity but the experience gained by these young men on tour can never be measured.
What’s next?
Local 13 is looking to run ‘Clash of the Comrades II’ amateur boxing event in Auckland next year as a fundraiser and trail for picking the NZ part of the MUNZA team to go to Hawaii for War on the Wharves in 2023.
If you are interested, watch this space for expression of interest (EOI) in participating.
Upcoming Events
Clash Of The Comrades II
Get out your running shoes, dust off your gloves, and polish up your groin guard – because it’s that time again!
Following the recent War on the Wharves VII boxing campaign to Sydney, Local 13 has decided it is time again for the Clash of the Comrades event.
This event is planned for May 2023 and will be used in the selection process for the team to represent NZ at the Hawaiian leg of War on the Wharves in Honolulu on 4 September 2023.
As Boxing NZ will no longer entertain corporate boxing, it is now necessary for all competitors to register with Boxing NZ. Initially Local 13 found this request a little daunting but following the campaign to Sydney, we now have a good working relationship with both the national and Auckland boxing authorities.
We have been assured of the same support from gyms aligned with Boxing NZ nationally and can handshake you to the appropriate gyms in your area. This relationship covers all health and safety requirements of union members and provides them with the duty of care that working with skilled trainers and coaches can offer.
Test yourself for 2023! We are looking for expressions of interest from women and men who aren’t scared of a bit of hard mahi and commitment.
Contact Carl Findlay carl.findlay@munz. org.nz or 021 760887 for a registration pack.
Interport Sports Tournament 2023
12–16 February 2023, Dunedin
Golf
Venue: Chisholm Park golf club, Dunedin Cost: $200 Golf carts: please book golf carts when returning entries.
Fishing:
Details to be advised Cost: $300 Numbers: fishing numbers will be restricted to twenty five entries Preferences: preference will be given to those fisherpersons who have entered the tournament previously if there are more than twenty interested parties.
All visitors welcome, we will be extending invitations to our comrades in Australia MUA, CFMMEU and ETU to see if they are interested in sending over golf teams. Entries can be returned to Josh Greer no later than 2 January 2023 Email: local10munz@xtra.co.nz Mobile: 027 348 2692 Please cc any emails to Russell Mayn email: russell.mayn@munz.org.nz Dinner: Sunday night at the Port Chalmers Bowling Club Bank account: 02-0900-0071744-002 Maritime Union of New Zealand Port Chalmers – Dunedin Branch Accommodation: Available at the Ocean Beach Hotel/Motel (friend of local member owns this hotel/motel). Eight double rooms with one queen bed and two single rooms one queen bed available.
