She did not want to be interviewed, and Elder-Holmes was reluctant to talk about her or the intensive training regime she has undertaken under Doyle's watch. It is understood they are keen to avoid bringing the media glare to the publicity-averse Head Hunters club.
Since announcing her Fight for Life bout two months ago, Elder-Holmes has stayed firmly schtum about who her trainer is and where she has been boxing.
She has granted an interview with TVNZ's Sunday programme tomorrow night but questions about her training was strictly off limits.
Elder-Holmes has confirmed Doyle's coaching role. The 26-year-old is training hard and fully committed to winning her match in Hamilton next Saturday. She is fighting in memory of her beloved Connor.
So, who is Hurricane Dempsey Doyle?
For starters, boxing is in her blood. She was named after her father's two favourite boxers - Hurricane Carter and Jack Dempsey. "My dad just really enjoyed boxing and thought I was going to be a boy," she said in a YouTube clip.
Doyle has made a big impact in the boxing community in a relatively short eight-year boxing career that has seen her compete in Australia, Tunisia and China at the AIBA Women's World Boxing Championship as a qualifier for the London Olympics.
Recently she's been training Howick Hornets league player Tony Tuia at the Fight Club gym in preparation for his bout last night at the Grassroots Rugby League Fight Night at ASB Stadium in Kohimarama.
Sources say Hurricane is humble, hard working and painfully private about her family life. She is a devoted mum to her son, who plays representative rugby and touch rugby. Kickboxing, though, is apparently out of bounds for this protective mother.
"Hurricane is a tough trainer. She is dedicated to boxing. She works hard and could have turned professional," an insider said.
"She's a strong female role model and Millie has done well to recruit her on her team." Elder-Holmes is the favourite to win, though 20-year-old Shorty St star Adams is expected to be a tough opponent to beat. The legendary Lolo Heimuli, who also coaches UFC champion Mark Hunt, is training her at Kingsland's City Boxing gym.
Carlos Spencer.
New Zealand heavyweight champion Joseph Parker, who this week returned from his training camp in Las Vegas, will headline the KFC Fight For Life event in front of 5000 fans at Waikato's Claudelands Arena.
Ben Tameifuna.
The undercard includes a variety of high-profile match-ups, including Chiefs prop Ben Tameifuna against league hard man Willie Mason. Former All Black Carlos Spencer will take on league legend Monty Betham. And Australian welterweight Jeff Horn will fight Brazilian Robson Assis.
A huge contingent of celebs and corporate high-flyers are expected to descend upon Hamilton for boxing's biggest night of the year. Head Hunter members, including Connor's dad Chris Morris, will cheer on Millie; while Shorty stars, such as Pua Magasiva and Ben Mitchell, will be backing their girl Frankie.
Lorde's little sister headlines festival
Lorde with her brother Angelo and sister India.
Move over Ella, another Yelich-O'Connor is set to hit the stage. Sixteen-year-old India will perform at Devonstock, a music festival in Devonport on December 14, alongside Livy Wick as the duo Indy and Livy. Lorde played there four years ago. They will join Jesse Sheehan, Tuggs, Vivid, Thin White Lines and Delic Exodus.
Ex-TVNZ staffer to run Paul Henry's show
Sarah Bristow.
Sarah Bristow evidently can't get enough of Paul Henry. She worked with him first on TVNZ's Breakfast, then followed him across the ditch to Channel Ten as supervising producer of his failed brekkie show.
Now she's moving to MediaWorks to head up Henry's new multi-platform morning show, starting next year. Bristow will executive produce the programme, which remains in development.
Henry and Bristow are longtime pals, which has caused discontent among some TV3 players who have questioned the appointment.
TV3 News exclusive anniversary party
While TV3 News celebrated 25 years with an anniversary bash in the company's garage last night, spare a thought for the broader MediaWorks family who didn't get the invitation.
