Panthers fullback Lachlan Coote to spar Dominic Vea ahead of Commonwealth Title

Penrith Panthers star fullback Lachlan Coote will be giving away size and reach when he jumps in the ring for a promotional sparring session against 90kg cruiserweight boxer, and former junior Panther, Dominic Vea on Wednesday 30 June.

Vea (12-2,10KO) enters the ring against the current WBO African Champion Mohamed Azzaoui (25-5-2,8KO) on Thursday 1 July, at Penrith Panthers Rugby League Club for a shot at the vacant Commonwealth cruiserweight boxing title.

Holding the Commonwealth title bout at Panthers is somewhat of a homecoming for Vea. Dominic was a former Penrith Junior Rugby League player, playing for the Penrith Panthers U/18s in 1999 and the Windsor Wolves Jim Beam Premiership winning team of 2005.

Dominic hopes the Panthers fraternity and wider Penrith community will be in his corner on July 1st. “I’ll test his fitness but will go easy on Lachlan – I want the Panthers to continue their good form,” says Dom.

The Vea v Azzaoui Commonwealth title fight and undercard will be televised live on Fox Sports 3.

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Photo/interview opportunities: 12pm, Wednesday 30 June.
Media are invited to the promotional sparring session at Core Strength Boxing Gym, Unit 7/87 Kurrajong St, Mt Druitt.

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