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Murray Wenzel

Leapai Jr resumes family journey to heavyweight title

Alex Leapai Jr will follow in his father's footsteps when he makes his boxing debut. (Darren England/AAP PHOTOS)

Alex Leapai Jr has turned his back on an NRL career to finish a job his father started.

The 18-year-old heavyweight's campaign will begin in Adelaide on Wednesday when the 122kg teen faces New Zealand's Joe Ageli (2-1) in his professional debut.

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