Zerafa’s title hopes end in crushing knockout blow
Michael Zerafa's hopes of a world title have ended in tatters with the Australian knocked out by Erislandy Lara in their WBA middleweight clash in Las Vegas.
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Tszyu wants rematch after cruel Fundora defeat
Tim Tszyu's camp insists they have a world-title rematch clause against Sebastian Fundora after the Australian's fight was derailed by a head gash.
Tszyu eyes Fundora rematch but ready to face big names
Despite Tim Tszyu's split decision loss to Sebastian Fundora his manager George Rose says his plans to take over the sport are just delayed, not derailed.
Kostya pulls pin on Tim Tszyu unification fight
Tim Tszyu says his legendary father Kostya has decided against travelling from Russia to be at his unification world title fight in Las Vegas.
Erasing Arizona: Wilson ‘ready for war’ in US return
Queensland boxer Liam Wilson will be prepared for anything when he faces Mexican Oscar Valdez on his return to the scene of his world-title heartbreak.
Tszyu to chase unified world-title dream in Vegas
Australian boxing superstar Tim Tszyu's Las Vegas debut has been elevated to a world-title blockbuster against American Sebastian Fundora.
Tszyu adjusts plans for new ‘Towering Inferno’ rival
Aiming to become a unified world champion, Tim Tszyu says no other fighter would accept a change in opponent so close to the fight but he fears no-one.
Garside headlines record Australian Olympic boxing team
Australia has announced a 12-fighter contingent to compete at the Paris Olympics, including the first Indigenous and Muslim women to represent the nation.
Moloneys’ twin title shot in play with Perth chance
Andrew Moloney knows what's at stake when he fights for the interim WBC super flyweight title on the George Kambosos-Vasiliy Lomachenko card in Perth.
Justis Huni survives last-round scare to win in Saudi
Australian heavyweight hope Justis Huni has survived a final-round scare to beat an emotionally charged Kevin Lerena in Saudi Arabia.
Justis Huni’s big shot hinges on success in Saudi test
Doors are opening for Justis Huni, providing the Australian heavyweight passes his sternest test yet against Kevin Lerena on a blockbuster Saudi Arabian card.
Moloney follows Rose to land on historic Japanese card
Jason Moloney will defend his world title on a card dubbed the biggest in Japanese history, and first at the Tokyo Dome since Mike Tyson's famous 1990 loss.
‘Monster’ Leapai’s exciting problem ahead of pro debut
Teenage boxing sensation Alex Leapai has made such a statement ahead of his professional debut that his corner are struggling to find him a sparring partner.
Nyika back to basics with Fury road to Saudi on hold
Olympic bronze medallist David Nyika wants another fight while he waits to take his place on the delayed Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk card.
Moloney not done, wants piece of ‘insane’ boxing moment
Andrew Moloney is angling for a world title shot on the George Kambosos-Vasiliy Lomachenko card in May, less than a year after a brutal knockout in Las Vegas.
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.
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.