IOC won’t change age limit to let Pacquiao box in Paris
It seems time has caught up with Philippine boxing great Manny Pacquiao, with the IOC not willing to change its rules on age limits to let him compete in Paris.
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Volkanovski loses UFC featherweight title
Australian Alexander Volkanovski lost his featherweight title by a round-two KO to Spain's Ilia Topuria in LA, but Robert Whittaker won his co-main event fight.
Whittaker’s ruthless approach to crucial UFC 298 fight
Australia's former champion Robert Whittaker has a point to prove in a defining UFC 298 date with Brazil's Paulo Costa in California this weekend.
Ex-boxing champ jailed for guarding drug ring’s stash
A world champion and Olympic boxer's downward spiral through drug addiction led to him working for a crime syndicate to watch over their safe house.
Justis Huni’s opponent for Saudi blockbuster revealed
Brisbane's world-ranked heavyweight contender Justis Huni will fight tough South African Kevin Lerena in Saudi Arabia next month.
Showdown with Usyk shelved after Fury’s sparring cut
Tyson Fury has suffered a cut during sparring, forcing his world heavyweight title unification bout with Oleksandr Usyk on February 17 to be postponed.
Fury ripple effect could lure Opetaia-Briedis duel home
Jai Opetaia's blockbuster world-title rematch with Mairis Briedis could be fought in Australia after Tyson Fury's injury blew up plans for their Saudi duel.
Fury v Usyk world-title fight rescheduled for Riyadh
Tyson Fury's world heavyweight showdown with Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk has been rescheduled after it was postponed over an eye injury for the British fighter.
Livid Opetaia breaks silence on Fury sparring ‘joke’
Jai Opetaia wants to clear up what happened in sparring with Tyson Fury, incensed by the ongoing rumours that tarnished the clash of champions in Saudi Arabia.
Wilson locked in for Arizona redemption fight
Queensland boxer Liam Wilson is seeking revenge for his controversial loss to Emanuel Navarrete, returning to Arizona to face another Mexican in Oscar Valdez.
Forget Charlo, boxing star Tszyu eyes US conquest
Setting his ambitions further than Jermell Charlo's belts, undefeated boxer Tim Tszyu will begin his US conquest with a non-title clash against Keith Thurman.
Boxing star Tim Tszyu finally locks in Las Vegas fight
Unbeaten Australian boxing superstar Tim Tszyu has finally secured a fight in Las Vegas and will headline a mega-money pay-per-view card against Keith Thurman.
Blood, bruising, vomit: Moloney’s brutal title toll
Jason Moloney's world-title rivals will face a "hell of a night", the Australian promises, as he reveals the physical toll of his first WBO defence.
Tim Tszyu says bout with Crawford would be “fireworks”
Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu is in the frame to fight American pound-for-pound king Terence Crawford.
Opetaia set for Briedis rematch on Fury undercard
Jai Opetaia has a much-awaited rematch with Latvia's Mairis Briedis in Riyadh next month in a battle his manager Mick Francis hopes will be for the IBF title.
Moloney edges Sanchez in tense world title defence
A mouth-watering Australian return is on the cards after Jason Moloney defied Saul Sanchez in a classic to retain his WBO bantamweight world title in Canada.
Skye’s high hopes for Aussie homecoming title fight
Brisbane's Pat Rafter Arena has been floated as a venue for Queenslander Skye Nicolson's WBC featherweight world-title fight later this year.
Moloney seeks KO to signal year of mayhem ahead
Australian boxing world champion Jason Moloney wants a knockout in his first WBO bantamweight title defence in Canada, then he'll be after more belts.
Opetaia delivers with clinical knockout in first round
Jai Opetaia has stopped Ellis Zorro with a brutal first-round knockout in a statement performance following the controversial vacation of his IBF world title.
Opetaia harnesses Fury in IBF snub silver lining
Jai Opetaia's decision to vacate his IBF world title belt is set to have favourable spin-offs for the unbeaten Australian cruiserweight.
Opetaia offers special advice for surging Wallace
Jai Opetaia's been in Conor Wallace's shoes and he has offered some valuable advice ahead of a defining 2024 for the world-ranked light heavyweight.
Father Dave the fighting priest still punching on at 61
A three-time Australian of the Year nominee, 61-year-old Anglican priest Father Dave Smith is to return to the ring as the country's oldest professional boxer.
Opetaia gives up IBF belt for ‘life-changing’ fight
Australian cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia will relinquish his IBF world title to take his place on a "life-changing" Saudi Arabia card against Ellis Zorro.
Jai Opetaia’s big-money Saudi fight on the ropes
Cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetaia is still planning to fight Ellis Zorro in Saudi Arabia, despite the IBF threatening to strip the Aussie of his title.
Love hurts: Aussie Paro notches brutal stoppage win
Australian Liam Paro has moved to 24-0 and back in the conversation for a world title shot after stopping American Montana Love with a pair of knockdowns.
Aussie Paro forecasts Love to ‘fold like camp chair’
Liam Paro has laughed off a promise from opponent Montana Love he'll "retire" the Australian in their high-stakes clash in San Francisco.
Wallace exits corner for centre stage in title pursuit
World-ranked Conor Wallace is on the verge of making his own name in boxing, seven years after he sat in compatriot and UFC star Conor McGregor's corner.
Garside, Rahimi lead Games boxing qualification mission
All 13 of Australia's Pacific Games boxers have reached gold-medal fights, putting them one victory away from earning quota spots for next year's Olympics.
Six pack crack Paris boxing berths in Games gold rush
Six Australians have secured Paris Olympic boxing berths and they could be joined by six more after a bountiful Pacific Games campaign in Honiara.
Australia set to field record 12 boxers at Paris Games
Tokyo Olympics boxing bronze medallist Harry Garside will chase Australia's first gold medal in the sport after earning qualification with a Pacific Games win.
Skye’s the limit as Nicolson calls out champion Serrano
Skye Nicolson wants to fight boxing great Amanda Serrano early next year after retaining her WBC interim featherweight title in a Dublin stoppage.