Lani Daniels

The world champion will defend her IBF light heavyweight belt against the 'hard-hitting' Nigerian in Hamilton in September.

Only one other NZ boxing world champion has received a similar honour, BoxRec's NZ representative said.

Ngāti Hine boxing superstar Lani Daniels has put the Northland town of Pipiwai on the map after winning the world heavyweight belt five months ago.

A triumphant night for the wāhine toa from the north.

Ngati Hine and Te Rarawa boxers Lani Daniels and Mea Motu are expecting nothing less than a massive crowd of rowdy Northlanders at Event Finda Stadium later this month.