Levelled up: Junior Fa

Levelled up: Junior Fa

Author: Newshub April 13, 2021 Duration: 1:25:01
Kiwi heavyweight boxing contender drops in to discuss his loss to Joseph Parker earlier this year and why it might be the best thing to ever happen to him. Fa is eyeing big fights in 2021 as he looks to climb the rankings and contend for a title next year. Plus, Fox Sports' Max Laughton covers off an historic WrestleMania weekend for Australia as WWE welcomed fans back at Raymond James Stadium in Tampa Bay, Florida. And Stephen and Brad wrap the weekend in MMA action. Is Marvin Vettori worthy of a UFC title fight against Israel Adesanya. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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