The New Zealand Samoan will fight for the WBA light heavyweight title against Che Kenneally in Queensland on July 25.

Meleisea lost to compatriot Lani Daniels in an IBF world heavyweight title fight in May 2023, and hasn't fought since.

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21 May: Brisbane fullback Reece Walsh's behaviour is under scrutiny after posting social media footage where he donned a boxing glove to punch a mate to the shagpile off a sofa in an apparent prank

20 May: Sonny Bill Williams has teased that his upcoming boxing bout against Paul Gallen will bring out a dark side in him

20 May: A typically theatric twist as confirmation finally arrives of the boxing bout between Sonny Bill Williams and former New South Wales rugby league captain Paul Gallen

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