[1] Lani Daniels is well known for her first world title opportunity when she fought against Geovana Peres in their rematch dubbed History In The Making.

[13] It is considered a big risk as a loss for Daniels could affectively cancel the world title on the fight.

[15] On March 10, Daniels won her fight against Sequita Hemingway by unanimous decision, winning the ANBF Australasian Heavyweight title.

[17] Heavyweight boxing legend David Tua Also showed his support on Radio Samoa for Meleisea leading into the fight.

[20] Munoz ^Note 1 For the vacant IBF World Heavyweight title The event is promoted by Vasco Kovačević who is also Meleisea's Trainer and Manager.

General Adminssion Tickets for the fight went on sale with Eventfinda and Corporate tables were sold with Vasco Kovačević RLCA.

Combat Sports Network New Zealand will also be broadcasting the event for $29.99 for a one off one week subscription to the website streaming service.

[27][28] This is where Meleisea stated its nothing personal its strictly business, which was a common saying being used in the build up for the David Tua vs Shane Cameron fight.

After winning the fight, the town of Pīpīwai started planning a parade for Daniels to walk in, to celebrate her achievements.