Best buds: how Opetaia and Crawford hit it off
A Jai Opetaia and Terence 'Bud' Crawford meet and greet could pave the way for the Australian's unification blockbuster on the American's Las Vegas undercard.
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Aussie boxer given title chance due to pregnant pause
Australian boxer Cherneka Johnson will have the biggest fight of her career at Madison Square Garden after being called in to replace a pregnant rival.
‘Ready for war’: Aussie Opetaia alert to Italian ambush
He's an unbackable favourite to defend his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight world title straps but Aussie boxing star Jai Opetaia respects Italian Claudio Squeo.
Aussie champ’s seven-figure offer to put belts on table
Boxing world champion Jai Opetaia is ready to sacrifice millions to ensure he gets his well overdue unification shot, but first must tame 'The Red Bull'.
What happens when you go toe-to-toe with a ‘monster’
Jai Opetaia's most recent victim has reflected on his brutal knockout in their world title clash, issuing a warning the champ's next target likely won't heed.
Boxing great’s advice in ‘threat’ Opetaia’s title chase
On the cusp of making boxing history, Terence Crawford has explained what's stopping Jai Opetaia make some of his own and how he can overcome it.
Boxing unification call-out is music to Opetaia’s ears
Jai Opetaia's pursuit of a unification clash with Mexican two-division world champion Gilberto Ramirez is gaining momentum.
‘We throw down’: Tszyu-Fundora rematch on Pacquiao card
Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu will joust for a world title in a rematch with Sebastian Fundora on a stacked card in Las Vegas headlined by Manny Pacquiao.
‘Drug testers’: SBW’s big swing at Gallen over no-show
Cross-code superstar Sonny Bill Williams has accused an absent Paul Gallen of being afraid to be drug tested at the launch of their blockbuster bout.
Tszyu forecasts belt in his house after Fundora rematch
Taming Sebastian Fundora's 'God-given' abilities is top of Tim Tszyu's priorities when he seeks to avenge his bloody loss to the American in Las Vegas.
Pacquiao, 46, to return to ring after losing senate bid
Boxing great Manny Pacquiao is coming out of retirement to fight Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight crown in July
‘Come get it’: new Aussie champ calls out Volk nemesis
Jack Della Maddalena has grand plans for his title defence after becoming the third Australian to win a UFC title, beating welterweight champion Belal Muhammad.
Unretired Andrew Moloney back in world title frame
Andrew Moloney has been offered a path to a second world title, less than a year after the Australian, stewing over a controversial loss, quit boxing in a rage.
Heavyweight hope Huni rockets into ‘massive’ title shot
Heavyweight hope Justis Huni has stepped in to take on British star Fabio Wardley in England for the WBA interim world title belt.
Tszyu eyes redemption in ‘raining blood’ Fundora fight
In a major twist, Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu will fight American Sebastian Fundora in a blockbuster world-title rematch in Las Vegas.
Volkanovski regains UFC title with unanimous verdict
Australia's Alexander Volkanovski has defied history and weathered a Brazilian storm to regain the Ultimate Fighting Championship Featherweight title in Miami.
Volkanovski conquers adversity, wins second UFC title
Alexander Volkanovski sought to prove those who doubted him wrong in Miami and did just that by securing the UFC featherweight title via unanimous decision.
Volkanovski unfazed by losses as UFC title fight looms
Australian Alexander Volkanovski is only looking forward as a UFC featherweight title showdown looms with Brazilian Diego Lopes in Miami.
Tszyu ready for torrid Spencer showdown as barbs fly
Tim Tszyu is full of respect for power-punching American Joey Spencer as he bids to restore his international reputation with a first win since 2023.
Spencer makes weight, game on in high-stakes Tszyu bout
Tim Tszyu and American Joey Spencer have both made weight to confirm their super-welterweight blockbuster in Newcastle will go ahead as planned.
Opetaia title defence delayed after training mishap
Jai Opetaia's world title defence against Italy's Claudio Squeo has been moved from May 13 to June 8 because of injury to the Australian.
Tszyu back to his brutal best in TKO win over American
Former world champion Tim Tszyu has powered his way to a fourth-round TKO victory over American Joey Spencer in their super-welterweight showdown in Newcastle.
‘One more year’: Tszyu plots move to middleweight ranks
Australian boxing superstar Tim Tszyu says he will likely move up to the middleweight ranks next year after returning to the winners' list in Newcastle.
Tszyu’s rival threatens no-show amid judging furore
American boxer Joey Spencer and his team may be a no-show from a scheduled showdown with Tim Tszyu over fears of a fair go with three Australian judges.
Why Tim Tszyu has imposed ringside ban on famous father
Tim Tszyu says it's 'back to normal' after banning his Hall of Fame father Kostya from his all-or-nothing bout with rising American Joey Spencer in Newcastle.
Champ Opetaia stews after ‘stay busy’ fight revealed
World cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia's next opponent has been revealed, with the undefeated Australian set to face Claudio Squeo in May on the Gold Coast.
Kambosos the headliner but women boxers ready to shine
George Kambosos Jr is capturing all the attention but two Australian women boxers are ready to take centre stage while defending world titles in Sydney.
Last bell tolls for boxing great George Foreman
George Foreman, the boxing great who won world titles in his 20s and 40s, has died at the age of 76.
Kambosos Jr denies Wyllie fox to earn world title shot
Australia's former unified lightweight world champion George Kambosos Jr has successfully stepped up a division to edge out gallant countryman Jake Wyllie.
Fenech factor adds spice to Jarvis-Thurman showdown
Boxing legend Jeff Fenech has made a conspicuous appearance at the weigh-in for his former charge Brock Jarvis's super-welterweight showdown with Keith Thurman.
Fenech with Jarvis in spirit if not in fighter’s corner
Boxing great Jeff Fenech says he's still hoping Brock Jarvis can cause a boilover against Keith Thurman, despite splitting with the Sydney slugger last month.