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Northland sold out - 29 August 2026 Next event - Mercury Baypark - 14 November 2026 Enquiries open now - @138promotions and @botcnz Northland sold out - 29 August 2026 Next event - Mercury Baypark - 14 November 2026 Enquiries open now - @138promotions and @botcnz

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A Battle Of The Clubs fighter in the ring at McKay Stadium, Whangarei

Recap • 29 August 2026

Sold out in Whangarei

Battle Of The Clubs Northland filled McKay Stadium. Eight clubs, twelve club bouts, and Whangaruru RFC going three from three to take the $10,000. In the main event Matt Matich beat Manu Vatuvei on points on home soil - the first loss of The Beast's boxing career.

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Battle Of The Clubs returns to Mercury Baypark

Announcement • 8 September 2026

Battle Of The Clubs returns to Baypark, 14 November

The Battle comes back to Mercury Baypark on Saturday 14 November 2026, this time built around the rugby league clubs of the Bay Of Plenty. Ten clubs, $10,000 to any club that goes three from three. Full card, tables and ticket details announced shortly.

Recap • 2 March 2026

Battle Of The Clubs lights up the Bay Of Plenty

A first-class production of boxing and culture packed the arena, with grassroots clubs going toe to toe and one club walking away $10,000 richer. The footage says it all.

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