It seems they really are coming - just delayed. My apologies for jumping to conclusions too early. Here is a news clip on it all- http://www.stuff.co.nz/sport/other-...orce-hughie-fury-to-delay-trip-to-new-zealand
Today, hedgehogs are abundant throughout New Zealand, and pose a significant threat to many of our native species. In many areas of New Zealand, there are now estimated to be between 2 and 4 hedgehogs per hectare (and in some areas as many as 8!) Dept of Conservation
They do indeed have a bad record in that way, I won't be surprised if Hughie pulls out. He's got no reason to do so though, big money, his uncle can come, and a shot at a world title. Can't expect more than that.
Wishful thinking on the part of all you kiwis I think. Enjoy boasting a world champ while you can the next few weeks because The (other) Furious One is coming to rip that trinket from Josie Parker's manicured hands. OP mentions the Fury's reputation for pulling out of fights, give it a month and they will both have the reputation for invading foreign lands and snatching titles from gun-shy champions through sheer intimidation mixed in with a touch of world class pugilistic expression.
Let's wait and see. If there really is a pullout, then it would look pretty bad whatever the reason. It has been predicted as soon as this fight was made. But I expect it to happen