New Zealand Boxing

19/06/2026

Introducing our NZ Commonwealth Games 2026 boxers 4 out of 7

Morgan Henderson based out of NZ Fight And Fitness Academy in Dunedin/Ōtepoti!

Morgan Henderson is competing in the women’s 70kg division, who has transitioned from rugby into boxing with strong early success.

In 2024 She won the New Zealand light-middleweight title and was recognised as the most scientific boxer at the national championships, highlighting her technical ability and ring craft.

She continued this form on in 2025 stepping up a weight class to middleweight in the Brisbane International Golden Gloves and NZ Championships, claiming gold in both events.

Henderson has represented New Zealand internationally, including competing at the World Boxing Championships and World Boxing Cup.

Henderson’s rapid development and transition into elite-level boxing underline her trajectory within the sport.

Heading into Glasgow 2026, she brings national title success and growing international experience.

Lets go Morgan!!

18/06/2026

Introducing our NZ Commonwealth Games 2026 boxers 3 out of 7

Finbar O'sullivan based out of Pacific Boxing Academy in Ōtāhuhu Auckland!

Finbar is competing in the men’s 60kg division, part of the country’s emerging group of international athletes having developed through both domestic and international competition pathways.

He represented New Zealand at the 2024 Youth World Championships, reaching the quarter-finals after progressing through the early rounds of the tournament.

Finbar has also competed across international events including the World Boxing Cup and tournaments in Australia and the United States, building experience against a wide range of opponents.

His development includes national championship performances and selection into international competition squads, reflecting his progression within the Boxing New Zealand system.

Heading into Glasgow 2026, O’Sullivan continues to build experience at elite level as part of New Zealand’s developing boxing cohort.

Let's go Finbar!

17/06/2026

Introducing our NZ Commonwealth Games 2026 boxers 2 out of 7

Connor Campbell based out of Nukis Boxing Gym in Taupōnui a Tia!

Connor Campbell is competing in the men’s 65kg division, with a strong record across domestic and international competition.

Campbell has been a consistent performer within the New Zealand system, holding national titles across multiple years and establishing himself as a leading athlete in his weight class.

He is a 2023 Oceania gold medalist and 2024- 2025 national youth champion, with additional success at international tournaments.

Campbell progressed into the New Zealand Elite Team through a box-off victory over the national elite champion, reflecting his ability to perform against top domestic competition.

He has continued to build international experience through stand out performances the World Boxing Cup and King of the Ring, excelling against high-level opposition. Including a win over the 2025 IBA world Championships Silver medalist.

Campbell’s progression is underpinned by a high volume of bouts and consistent results, positioning him as a developing athlete within the elite ranks.

Heading into Glasgow 2026, he brings a strong domestic record and increasing international exposure.

Let's go Connor!!

16/06/2026

Introducing our NZ Commonwealth Games 2026 boxers!

First up Greer Hall based out of HIT FITNESS HQ in Hamilton/Kirikiriroa!

Greer is competing in the women’s 54kg division, emerging as one of the country’s promising young athletes on the international stage.

Greer has built her profile through strong performances in both New Zealand and Australia, including winning national titles and the 2025 Queen of the Ring and 2025 Brisbane International Golden Gloves.

On the global stage, Greer secured a bronze medal at the 2024 Youth World Championships, underlining her potential against international competition.

Hall has continued to gain experience across international tournaments including the World Boxing Cup and other elite events.

Her steady progression reflects a strong development pathway, transitioning from youth success into senior international competition.

Heading into Glasgow 2026, Hall brings international medal experience and continued growth within the New Zealand team.

Let's go Greer! We're all backing you!

15/06/2026

POLICE PERMITS ARE STILL NEEDED UNTIL 1/4/2028! READ BELOW FOR MORE!
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Repealing the Boxing and Wrestling Act was made under the Regulatory Systems (Internal Affairs) Amendment Act 2026.

Sections 19 to 22 are the sections to Repeal the Boxing and Wrestling Act.

The Regulatory Systems (Internal Affairs) Amendment Act 2026 received Royal assent, which means the decision to Repeal has been made by the government.

However, according to Section 2 of the Regulatory Systems (Internal Affairs) Amendment Act 2026 subsection (2)(a)(i) and (2)(a)(ii) repealing the Boxing and Wrestling Act comes into force on either the 1 April 2028 or by an Order in Council.

An Order in Council has not been made, so the Current Boxing and Wrestling Act is still active until at most the 1 April 2028.

This is a long way of saying, police permits are still required whānau until either the 1 April 2028 or there is an Order in Council made by the govt.

We know! It's confusing for us too! But as we work it out, we'll let you know too.

14/06/2026

On Friday night, the Boxing NZ Athlete's Commission held their first zoom meeting.

Members are:
Troy Garton, Wendell Stanley, Edward Richards, Onyx Lye and Celine Lee-Lo.

President Josh Wharehinga popped in to say hi and thanked the athletes for putting their hand up for this really important role.

A huge acknowledgement to the Athlete Leaders Network for the support to Troy Garton, who has been championing this for a long time. Thank you for the hard mahi Troy!

We're really looking forward to embedded authentic and independent athlete voice into the fabric of Boxing NZ.

13/06/2026

What a special day yesterday's announcement was!

Thanks heaps to The NZ Team for organising the event and all the support behind the scenes to get us to the announcement.

A huge mihi to previous Games boxing medalists Lance Revill, Shane Cameron and Troy Garton for being there to hand the ferns to the athletes.

A massive shout out to the Board of Boxing NZ and the High Performance committee for all the work behind the scenes to get the athletes nominated for selection by the NZOC.

Congratulations to the athletes. Without you, there is no Boxing NZ. You did the hardwork to get here. Which is fortunate, because there's heaps more hardwork to come!

Finally, the most important mihi to the whānau, the home coaches and the supporters for the tautoko you provide to the athletes and our sport. Our sport is run on sausage sizzles, car washes and the smell of an oily rag.

Thank you.

Glasgow, here we come.

12/06/2026

“You either make dust, or you eat dust.”

Make em eat dust, team.

Proud of you.

The Boxing New Zealand Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games team 🌿🖤

03/06/2026

🚨🚨LEGISLATION CHANGE!🚨🚨

Over the weekend the Boxing and Wrestling Act 1981 was repealed by the Govt.

This doesn't change anything for us in Amateur Boxing.

Amateur Boxing in NZ is still regulated and sanctioned under Boxing NZ.

Boxing NZ as an entity is still sanctioned and regulated under World Boxing.

World Boxing is the recognised International Federation governing the sport of amateur boxing at world level by the IOC.

As Combat Sports have increased in number the landscape has changed from 1981 when the Act was first created. There are a multitude of combat codes, athletes are multi-disciplined, and the combat event space is running rampant.

We're not too sure what the replacement regulatory framework should look like, but bottom line for Boxing NZ, is we have to protect athletes.

Whatever happens, Boxing NZ is committed to making sure our Boxing community voice is at the forefront of engagement on this topic in the future.

01/06/2026

A huge shout out to our volunteers who turn up every year to help run and participate in Golden Gloves in the North and South Island. There are too many to name! (and take photos of!)

Our sport is run on volunteers. From the grass roots clubs, managers, coaches, officials, organisers, supporters, all the way to the board.

All unpaid. All doing it for the love. Year in, and year out.

Awesome work this year! Keep up the good work at the club/association tournaments. We'll see everyone all together again at the Nationals in Whanganui!