(NOV 29) Alrie Meleisea and
Ashley Campbell make their Television debut last night at
Eventfina Stadium, Auckland, New Zealand.
Alrie Melesiea and Ashley
Campbell originally were booked on December 14th card for the
vacant New Zealand title. However, an opportunity called when a
fight got pulled on Shane Camerons show that was televised. Both
camps agreed to take the fight in a Non-title fight to get that
televised opportunity.
Alrie Meleisea came into the fight the heaviest of her career at
213¼ pounds and Ashley Campbell weighing in at her lightest at
209½ pounds.
Throughout the fight, Alrie Meleisea show tremendous speed and
combinations. Ashley surprised her opponent landing some clean
shots and winning a round or two. But Alrie Meleisea won at
least 4 out of the 6 rounds. After the fight, Alrie said, “The
ring is my happy place”.
After this win, Alrie shot up in the boxrec rankings from 8th to
6th and is expected to get an increase on the WBA Rankings that
she is already ranked 3rd in. Alrie should be taking the rest of
the year off before talks on what's next.