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.
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‘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.
Switch flicked: Opetaia’s ominous fight-week warning
Jai Opetaia had a pointed message to ducking rival Gilberto Ramirez and an ominous warning for his more immediate target ahead of the champion's latest defence.
‘Everything I say always comes true’: Max on title hunt
A born entertainer and proven knockout artist, 21-year-old super middleweight Max McIntyre reckons there is no-one better at living up to their own hype.
‘Is this worth it?’ Opetaia on hard road, long wait
Straight-talking Jai Opetaia has launched another verbal grenade at his critics and even clipped the fighters on the undercard ahead of his title defence.
Savage Opetaia knockout seals world title defence
A devastating left hook from Jai Opetaia has knocked out previously unbeaten challenger Huseyin Cinkara to end another emphatic world title defence.
Opetaia rival’s ‘bad intentions’ will bring out best
A former world champion on Jai Opetaia's undercard isn't sure if Huseyin Cinkara is crazy for "poking the bear," but hopes the challenger lives up to his words.
Opetaia jumps at Jack after latest unification twist
Should he retain his own titles, Jai Opetaia will fly to Los Angeles and confront the new WBC champion in an attempt to finally lock in a unification bout.
‘Not here to play nice’: Opetaia challenger pokes bear
Huseyin Cinkara has thrown down the challenge to Australia's world boxing champion Jai Opetaia, declaring he'll knock him "senseless" in their Gold Coast bout.
Huni postpones fight after trainer’s shock death
Justis Huni has withdrawn from his rematch with Kiki Leutele next Saturday, just weeks after his newly promoted trainer's sudden death earlier this month.
Nyika hit by fiancee’s ‘totally unfair’ cancer news
Olympic medal-winning boxer David Nyika has opened up on his fiancee's shock cancer diagnosis and how that's altered their perspective ahead of his next fight.
Rival’s ironic approach that’s earned Opetaia’s respect
While most rivals have gone to great lengths to avoid him, Jai Opetaia's next target has done the opposite, rejecting a $160,000 offer not to fight the Aussie.
‘Grow some balls’: Opetaia filthy at latest Zurdo duck
Jai Opetaia has called out Gilberto Ramirez after the Mexican announced plans to fight David Benavidez and again avoid a unification bout with the Australian.
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.
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.