David Higgins (event promoter)

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David Higgins
Born (1979-12-13) 13 December 1979 (age 44)
Auckland, New Zealand
EducationUniversity of Auckland
Selwyn College
OccupationBoxing promoter
Years active2004–present
Known forDuco Events
Websitewww.ducoevents.com

David Higgins (born 13 December 1979) is a New Zealand boxing promoter, boxing manager and event manager under his company,

Joseph Parker and Jeff Horn. Other boxers he has promoted include David Letele, David Tua, Shane Cameron, Robert Berridge, Sam Rapira, Izu Ugonoh, Junior Fa
, and John Parker.

Early life

Higgins attended Selwyn College and graduated 1998. After graduating he enrolled into University of Auckland in Bachelor of Commerce degree majoring in marketing and international business. He graduated from Auckland University in 2002.[1] Higgins quickly decided that he did not like corporate life and instead started his own event business in 2004, Duco Events.[2]

Fight of the Century and David Tua

On 31 January 2009, Higgins and John McRae, announced they would promote an event featuring David Tua and Shane Cameron. At the time, this was the biggest boxing event in New Zealand history, with boxers guaranteed to receive $500,000 each.[3] The fight was originally scheduled for 6 June at Waikato Stadium,[4] however due to Cameron injuring his hand during his warm up fight in March 2009, the fight was postponed.[5] The event was postponed to 3 October, where it took place at Mystery Creek.[6] David Tua won the bout and the event is considered a huge success with Higgins making a profit.[7] The event was broadcast on Sky Pay per view. Following the event David Higgins announced that David Tua will take on Friday Ahunanya, the same guy that beat Shane Cameron.[8] There was a struggle behind the scenes as David Tua was stuck in a three fight exclusive deal with Maori TV. Due to this Tua couldn't fight overseas and couldn't do PPV events making more revune.[9] David Tua won the bout the relationship between Higgins and Maori TV wasn't good.[10] David Higgins didn't promote another event with David Tua until 2013 for Tuas final fight against Alexander Ustinov.[11]

Joseph Parker Professional Debut, International title fights

In 2012, Joseph Parker made his Professional boxing debut against Dean Garmonsway on a Duco Events promoted boxing event, Shane Cameron vs Monte Barrett.

Andy Ruiz
.

Joseph Parker World Title fights, Loss of title

In October 2019, Higgins was given the green light to promote the world title fight.

Razvan Cojanu. However, after the event, Dean Lonergan and Higgins decided to split from working with each other.[31] Parker went on to defend his World title against Hughie Fury in September 2017. A few days before the fight, a press conference took place promoting the World title fight. At the event, Higgins was ushered out of the room by security after he shouting accusations to the promoter Mick Hennessey. Higgins admitted he had a couple of drinks before the Press Conference.[32] Parker successfully defended his world title against Fury. Throughout November 2017 to January 2018 Higgins confirmed that he was in negotiations with Eddie Hearn for an Anthony Joshua vs. Joseph Parker World title mega fight.[33] The fight was confirmed in mid-January 2018. Parker lost the bout by unanimous decision.[34]

Joseph Parker Comeback

In July 2018, Parker took on

Alexander Flores and won by TKO. Higgins was looking to make little to no money at this event.[38] In 2019, Higgins and Parkers six-year deal had expired. Before the deal expired, Higgins helped Parker look for the best deal for Parker with overseas promoters.[39] In the end, Parker signed with Eddie Hearn, however, Higgins signed on to remain a part of Parker's management team, during Parkers three-fight deal.[40]

References

  1. ^ "David Higgins". Auckland University. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  2. ^ "David Higgins: Boxing clever". Noted. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  3. ^ "Tua vs Cameron: the fight of the century". Stuff NZ. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  4. ^ "Ready to rumble". Stuff NZ. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  5. ^ "Boxing: Cameron's hand injury 'no dramas', says promoter". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  6. ^ "'Fight of the Century' set to be hottest ticket". Stuff NZ. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  7. ^ "FIGHT OF THE CENTURY: THE AFTERMATH" (PDF). Sunday Star times. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  8. ^ "Boxing: Date fixed for Tua's next big test". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  9. ^ "Boxing: Tua caught in TV row". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  10. ^ "Maori TV deal has David Tua on the ropes". Stuff NZ. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  11. ^ "Do or die as David faces Goliath". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  12. ^ "Making a Champion". Stuff NZ. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  13. ^ "Boxing: Duco in Parker's corner". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  14. ^ "Joseph Parker vs Frans Botha". Boxrec. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  15. ^ "Shane Cameron: I will fight Parker tomorrow". Stuff NZ. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  16. ^ "Shane Cameron: I will fight Parker tomorrow". Stuff NZ. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  17. ^ "Joseph Parker not taking 'King' Afa bout lightly". Stuff NZ. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  18. ^ "Boxing: SBW offered $1m purse". Otago Daily Times. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  19. ^ "Parkers Trainer picks fight with promoter". Timaru. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  20. ^ "Boxing: Revill hits out at fight promoters". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  21. ^ "Parker beats Minto in seven rounds". Stuff NZ. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  22. ^ "Boxing: Push on to get Parker into top five". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  23. ^ "Boxing: Team Parker focuses on the big prize". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  24. ^ "Video: Joseph Parker defeats Bowie Tupou via first round KO - Road to the title". Newshub. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  25. ^ "Minto Barred From Attending Joseph Parker Clash". Boxing Scene. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  26. ^ "Kali Meehan agrees to fight Joseph Parker but fight yet to be signed off". Stuff NZ. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  27. ^ "Joseph Parker net worth: How much is Heavyweight champion fighting Anthony Joshua worth?". Daily Star. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  28. ^ "WBO give green light to Joseph Parker fighting Andy Ruiz for heavyweight title in New Zealand". Stuff NZ. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  29. ^ "Duco confirm Joseph Parker vs Andy Ruiz fight for Auckland". Newshub. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  30. ^ "Martin Snedden steps down as chief executive of Duco Events". Stuff NZ. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  31. ^ "Boxing: Duco's split gets uglier as duo cannot find compromise". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  32. ^ "Chris Rattue: Team Joseph Parker in disarray as rocky David Higgins loses the plot in London". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  33. ^ "Boxing: Joseph Parker on standby as confirmation of Anthony Joshua fight a step closer". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  34. ^ "Full press conference: Joseph Parker, Kevin Barry and David Higgins talk the ref, a rematch and Parker's future after loss". One News. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  35. ^ "Boxing: David Higgins goaded into making $40,000 bet on Joseph Parker victory". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  36. ^ "Joseph Parker won't appeal controversial loss to Dillian Whyte". Stuff NZ. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  37. ^ "Boxing: David Higgins challenging Joseph Parker to knockout Alexander Flores". Newshub. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  38. ^ "Comment: Focused and fired-up Joseph Parker proves he is no ordinary Joe". New Zealand Herald. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  39. ^ "Boxing: David Higgins chasing 'best deal possible' for Joseph Parker". Newshub. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
  40. ^ "Heavyweight Parker signs with Matchroom Boxing". ESPN. Retrieved 2019-10-09.
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