Paro pulverises rival in homecoming statement
Former world champion Liam Paro has put himself back in the frame with a devastating stoppage of American Jonathan Navarro in Cairns.
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Ghostbuster Paro clears path to legacy-defining rematch
Victories in their own backyard would thrust Queenslanders Liam Paro and Liam Wilson closer to world title redemption when they fight in Cairns this week.
‘Warrior’ Kambosos Jnr suffers new world title blow
George Kambosos Jnr is weighing up his future after enduring a knockout loss to American Richardson Hitchins in their IBF super-lightweight showdown in NYC.
Threats and $50k bets set chaotic Kambosos scene
The fuse has been lit ahead of George Kambosos Jnr's return to Madison Square Garden in a wild press conference with world champion Richardson Hitchins.
‘Let’s get it on’: Opetaia message after brutal defence
Australian cruiserweight king Jai Opetaia has improved to 28-0 with another dominant defence of his IBF and The Ring world titles on the Gold Coast.
‘Once we do that’: idling Opetaia’s boxing promise
World champion Jai Opetaia has doubled down on his boxing ambition, adamant an overdue unification bout would open the world's eyes to his talent.
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.
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.
Injured Huni counts cost of world title near-miss
Justis Huni will likely require surgery after suffering a 10th-round knockout in a WBA interim world title fight he had dominated against Fabio Wardley.
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.