Paro title path collides with Tszyu-Zerafa grudge match
Liam Paro's world title eliminator against Ireland's Paddy Donovan will feature on a January card headlined by Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa's grudge match.
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Tragedy in Justis Huni camp ahead of ring return
Justis Huni has paid tribute to long-time supporter Keri Fui, who suffered a heart attack and died while training the heavyweight boxer.
Venue locked for grudge match five years in the making
The venue for Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa's January bout, dubbed "the biggest all-Australian grudge match in more than a decade" has been confirmed.
It’s my time: why Huni craves world championship shot
Australian heavyweight prospect Justis Huni hopes to showcase his credentials for a world title shot with victory on a bumper card on the Gold Coast next month.
‘The Conclusion’: Tszyu out to silence big-mouth Zerafa
Australian boxing stars and arch rivals Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa have traded verbal jabs after confirming a domestic blockbuster in January.
‘Sad, crazy’ reason behind Moloney’s historic Fiji duel
Andrew Moloney's historic ring return in Fiji has come in bizarre fashion and follows a five-week stint in Mexico for a fight that never happened.
Push to secure Aussie’s hometown world title shot
Jai Opetaia will headline a stacked card in his title defence next month but his promoter is already working to secure two more hometown title shots next year.
‘Only takes one punch’: Huni mantra for bad blood bout
Coming off a devastating heavyweight world title eliminator loss, Justis Huni has learned a big lesson ahead of his second showdown with Kiki Leutele.
Tszyu in car crash, grudge fight with Zerafa up in air
Nikita Tszyu has been forced to stop training after being involved in a car crash that has ramifications on a potential blockbuster against Michael Zerafa.
Moloney reloads with world champion in his corner
Jason Moloney has linked up with world champion Jai Opetaia's promoter to relaunch his own title ambitions on a stacked December card.
Perfect Opetaia’s title unification bid back on track
Australia's IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia will fight mandatory challenger Huseyin Cinkara in a rescheduled showdown on the Gold Coast.
Moloney finally gets title shot after Mexican stand-off
Patience has paid off for Australian boxer Andrew Moloney, who is set for another world title shot next year after enduring a frustrating time in Mexico.
‘He can beat them all’: Aussie on cusp of belated rise
Keen to supercharge Liam Paro's status, promoter George Rose says not only is he worthy of sharing a ring with boxing's biggest names, he can beat them all.
Paro coasts above chaos, ready to make statement
Liam Paro has breezed through an eventful fight week as the former super lightweight champion aims to make a statement in his welterweight debut.
‘On his own path’: Tszyu brothers’ fork in the road
Nikita Tszyu isn't sure how brother Tim's decision to axe the coach and manager they share will impact their relationship, insisting he won't do the same.
One-eyed Paro rallies to win on welterweight debut
A battered and bruised Liam Paro has won a Brisbane slugfest in his welterweight debut to edge closer to a second boxing world title.
Paro’s black-and-blue lure as title hunt ramps up
Liam Paro hopes his would-be world title rivals smelt the blood spilt on the Pat Rafter Arena canvas after he prevailed in a bruising welterweight debut.
‘I’ll talk to Patty’: Aussie boxer in bright lights
A week out from taking over Pat Rafter Arena, Liam Paro is adamant he can dominate at the heavier welterweight division and become a two-weight world champion.
French title rival pokes the bear as Paro locks in
Liam Paro can edge within punching distance of a second world title with victory over confident French opponent David Papot in Brisbane this week.
Brit boxer who fought Ali then became ‘Aussie Joe’ dies
Joe Bugner never felt loved in Britain despite being the nation's best heavyweight; in Australia he found affection, and finally won a world title.
Tszyu, Zerafa score merciless first-round TKO’s
Australian boxing stars Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa have both scored first-round TKO victories to set up a potential domestic blockbuster.
Opetaia faces prospect of Turkey title defence
Australia's pound-for-pound king Jai Opetaia could be forced to defend his IBF cruiserweight title in Istanbul.
Paro walks walk, talks talk as star status looms
Australian boxer Liam Paro, two wins away from becoming a two-time world champion, thinks he's ready for some overdue domestic attention.
Aussie can ‘shock the world’ in title redemption shot
His title dreams - and million-dollar payday - dashed by injury, Sam Goodman will step up a division to knock off England's only male boxing world champion.
‘Terrible’ judging as Aussie’s Riyadh title hunt undone
Australian Sam Goodman was not rewarded for his impressive ring craft in a unanimous points loss to England champion Nick Ball in their Riyadh title fight.
Fed-up Moloney pulls pin after Mexican stand-off
Australian world title prospect Andrew Moloney has withdrawn from his elimination bout in Mexico after multiple delays and another location change.
‘Worst excuse’ fuels Moloney as fight gets personal
A bizarre build-up to Andrew Moloney's world title eliminator in central Mexico has "pissed off" the Australian's mum and played into the underdog's hands.
Unretired Aussie wants world title by NYE
Barely a year after an emotional in-ring retirement, Andrew Moloney is in Mexico and anything but done as he promises a world title by year's end.
‘Summit fever’: Tszyu intent on climbing to top again
Tim Tszyu wants to scale the heights again, but a climbing expert is warning the boxing star not to make the same mistake of returning to the ring too soon.
Gloves off as Mundine backs Aussie bare-knuckle debut
Anthony Mundine hasn't been deterred by the critics as he plans the country's first bare-knuckle fight night, to be held in Brisbane in September.
‘Dumb arse accusations’: dreamy Tszyu lashes Fundora
Tim Tszyu has outlined his plan to eclipse the legendary feats of his father Kostya while taking a shot at Sebastian Fundora ahead of their world title rematch.