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.
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‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
‘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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
‘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.
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.