Hooker apparently has a meeting scheduled with the US embassy in New Zealand for Monday, September 20th, less than a week out from fight night.
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Kurbanov is coming off a decision win over Liam Smith, while Teixeira fights for the first time since losing his title to Brian Castano in February
Unbeaten junior middleweight contender Tim Tszyu, who is ranked No. 6 by The Ring, will face once-beaten Takeshi Inoue on November 17, it was announced Friday. The 10-round bout will air live throughout Australia on Main Event and Kayo Sports.
Bantamweight Raphael Assuncao will look to re-assert his position in the division in December.
Tszyu had been pursuing a fight with Tony Harrison
Ra’eese Aleem would like to keep it simple and succinct: The 31-year-old 122-pound contender is aiming at The Ring’s No. 1-rated fighter, IBF/WBA titlist Murodjon “MJ” Akhmadaliev (9-0, 7 knockouts).