‘I’ll fight anyone’: rugby enforcer’s ring inspiration
Lukhan Salakaia-Loto is bulldozing his way back into the Wallabies frame but, inspired by Jai Opetaia, admits he'd love a chance to test himself in the ring.
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Skye the main event on path to undisputed
Former featherweight world champion Skye Nicolson will headline a Melbourne card she expects will lead to a shot at the undisputed super bantamweight title.
IBF deliberates on Opetaia world title sanctioning call
Jai Opetaia remains the IBF cruiserweight world champion for now, as the organisation considers reversing the decision to strip him of the status.
‘This sport is broken’: Aussie ace in boxing shake-up
Aussie boxing world champion Jai Opetaia has risen above a week of distractions to claim the first Zuffa Boxing cruiserweight world championship in Las Vegas.
Stripped Opetaia takes high road after US demolition
A winner again, Jai Opetaia has outlined his "perfect picture" to become undisputed world champion, despite the IBF ironically stripping him of their title.
Huni added to stacked Fury card for ring return
Highly-touted Australian heavyweight Justis Huni will fight former Olympic bronze medallist Frazer Clarke on Tyson Fury's April card in London.
U-turn leaves Opetaia title hunt in limbo on fight eve
Jai Opetaia's Las Vegas introduction has taken an 11th-hour twist, with the IBF stepping in to withdraw their sanctioning of the Aussie's Zuffa Boxing debut.
Bidding war looms for worthy Aussie’s title shot
Andrew Moloney's world title fight with IBF super flyweight champion Willibaldo Garcia is expected to attract the interest of multiple bidders.
‘This is the path’: Opetaia blazing Vegas trail to top
Australia's long-reigning cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetaia will fight for a new belt in his American debut next month against Brandon Glanton.
Aussie great’s grand plan for UFC homecoming and beyond
Far from ready to retire, Alexander Volkanovski wants to use a rare fight in Sydney as a springboard to a UFC extravaganza at the White House.
Volkanovski equals record with UFC title defence
Alexander Volkanovski wants to fight in Australia again after retaining his UFC featherweight title on a record-setting day in Sydney.
I was robbed in a shameful way by Zerafa, says Tszyu
Nikita Tszyu says he was shamefully robbed of a chance to prove his boxing worth by Michael Zerafa in their controversial fight.
‘Extra spice to dish’: Tszyu thrives on Zerafa pressure
Nikita Tszyu says Michael Zerafa will have "no excuses" after the grudge boxing showdown in Brisbane on Friday night as he aims to retain his undefeated record.
Wilson eyes world title in Redcliffe after ‘Waterworld’
Australian super-featherweight Liam Wilson wants another world title crack at WBO champion Emanuel Navarrete and his heart is set on Redcliffe as the venue.
World title hopes on the line in Tszyu-Zerafa showdown
No Limit CEO George Rose says the doorway to the world will open for the winner of the Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa grudge boxing showdown.
Zerafa-Tszyu feud erupts at weigh-in with butted heads
Michael Zerafa and Nikita Tszyu had to be separated by security ahead of their blood feud boxing showdown as both explained why their animosity runs deep.
Paro targets second world title in Fenech’s footsteps
Liam Paro has opened up on his recent journey from heartbreak to elation as he aims to become an Australian multi-division world champion like Jeff Fenech.
‘That sucks’: Tszyu won’t buy Zerafa ‘can’t see’ excuse
Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa will likely have to go again after the referee declared their much-anticipated showdown a controversial no contest in Brisbane.
‘You pussy’: Tim Tszyu condemns Zerafa for lame finish
Nikita Tszyu has raged about the messy ending to his grudge fight with Michael Zerafa, who had cans thrown at him after the 'no contest' ruling.
‘Any NRL player can get it’: Nelson’s big boxing threat
Dual Melbourne premiership winner Nelson Asofa-Solomona wants a piece of any NRL player who dares to enter the ring after making a statement boxing debut.
Zerafa ready to make his own history in Tszyu showdown
Michael Zerafa says he's planning to finish his long-running feud with the Tszyu brothers with a bang by knocking out Nikita in their Brisbane battle.
Big Nelson planning to get nasty in boxing debut
Nelson Asofa-Solomona says Jeremy Latimore is delusional if the former NRL journeyman believes he can topple the former Melbourne Storm man mountain.
Paro’s path to another boxing world title opens up
Liam Paro's team will gun for a home-town fight after the Queenslander's chance to become a two-time, two-division world champion dramatically opened up.
Paro stranded after rival pulls pin on title eliminator
Queensland boxer Liam Paro's plans for a second world title have been temporarily shelved after Irishman Paddy Donovan withdrew from their Brisbane battle.
‘Make it happen’: Tszyu chases more world title glory
Not wanting to languish in the domestic ranks, been there, done that Tim Tszyu is eyeing another world title shot after making a winning comeback to boxing.
‘Here to knock this dude out’: Tszyu rival’s big vow
A spicy weigh-in, trash talking and Jeff Fenech's no-show have set the scene for an explosive bout between Tim Tszyu and unbeaten American Anthony Velazquez.
Tszyu back on track after dominating game Velazquez
Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu has made a winning comeback, scoring a unanimous points win over previously unbeaten American Anthony Velazquez in Sydney.
Opetaia calls out new champ on unification quest
Jai Opetaia has wasted no time calling out new WBC cruiserweight world champion Noel Mikaeljan after he reclaimed his belt off Badou Jack in the US.
Off night, but trademark Opetaia KO paves way for more
Jai Opetaia was filthy with his own performance, despite another world title defence ending with an emphatic one-punch knockout on the Gold Coast.
Opetaia injury fallout as unification path clears
The ferocious Jai Opetaia blow that stopped Huseyin Cinkara has kept the German boxer in hospital with a fractured C1 vertebra and brain bleeding.
‘Can’t get sent off in boxing’: why Nelson left the NRL
Former NRL star Nelson Asofa-Solomona has opened up on why he left the Melbourne Storm after two premierships and 215 games to pursue a fulltime boxing career.