Wilson camp want answers after weigh-in ‘cheating’
Liam Wilson's manager Steve Scanlan says officials have gone quiet after he accused them of cheating to ensure Mexican Emanuel Navarrete made weight.
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‘Robbed’ Wilson tearful after world title heist
Liam Wilson's team have lodged a protest after he floored Emanuel Navarrete in the fourth round before losing their WBO world title fight by stoppage.
Wilson waits on rematch chance after boxing ‘sabotage’
An emboldened Liam Wilson will wait for an investigation into his controversial WBO loss, saying he's prepared for a world title rematch with Emanuel Navarrete.
Opetaia’s words for Wilson ahead of title fight
Jai Opetaia, Australia's only current male boxing world champion, has some advice for the man keen to join him and a warning for those coming for his own title.
Undaunted Wilson’s tall order for world-title upset
Australian Liam Wilson has made his mark in a confident first meeting with hot favourite Emanuel Navarrete ahead of their world-title fight in Phoenix.
Ex-boxing champion Hooper to stand trial for robbery
Former boxing champion Damien Duncan Hooper will stand trial in Brisbane District Court after being accused of a violent robbery.
Justis Huni joins Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom stable
Justis Huni is a star of Australian boxing but it is the global reach of the Matchroom empire that led him to sign a two-year deal with promoter Eddie Hearn.
Wilson camp cry foul after world title weigh-in drama
Australian Liam Wilson believes the scales were tampered with to ensure Mexican favourite Emanuel Navarrete made weight for their world title fight in Phoenix.
Horn backs ‘full on’ Liam Wilson for boxing boilover
Jeff Horn has felt the full force of Liam Wilson's power and believes he's well positioned to produce his own underdog world title story in Phoenix.
Wilson out of shadows for world title shot
Liam Wilson has trained like a world champion ever since he first walked into a Caboolture gym as a 12-year-old and met Don Tindall.
Navarrete will meet his match: Wilson
Australian underdog Liam Wilson is not deterred by Mexican Emanuel Navarrete's 11-year, 31-fight winning streak ahead of their world-title bout in Phoenix.
Moloney earns crack at WBC world title
Australian boxer Jason Moloney has been ordered to fight US-based Filipino Nonito Donaire for the vacant WBC bantamweight world title.
Big call looms for Huni’s boxing future
Suitors have presented their bids to take on the promotional duties for rising Australian heavyweight boxing talent Justis Huni.
Tszyu set for Australian world title fight
Tim Tszyu will fight Tony Harrison for the WBO super-welterweight world title in an Australian city to be confirmed on March 12.
Surgery for champ Opetaia before defence
Jai Opetaia will undergo minor shoulder surgery before finalising details of his first boxing world title defence later this year.
Huni eyes return after injury all-clear
Australian heavyweight boxer Justis Huni has been given the all-clear to return to training and is eyeing a return to the ring in March.
Horn inspires Aussie boxing’s next wave
Some of Australian boxing's most respected figures agree the origins of the latest golden era can be traced to Jeff Horn's heroics five years ago.
Tim Tszyu’s world-title fight postponed
Tim Tszyu's undisputed world-title fight with Jermell Charlo has been postponed after his American opponent broke his left hand in two places in training.
Aussie Bridges retains boxing world title
Australian Ebanie Bridges has retained her IBF bantamweight boxing world title with an eighth-round stoppage of compatriot Shannon O'Connell in England.
Fleming rekindles career for royal rumble
Paul Fleming had retired from boxing but is now just three wins from a world title, the Indigenous talent captivating with his moves in and out of the ring.
Nyika’s off-beat sanctuary for title shot
David Nyika could have set up base anywhere in the world, but has chosen Noel Thornberry's backyard gym in Gatton, Queensland for his boxing world title push.
Opetaia wants super card for title defence
Fit-again Jai Opetaia has put it to Australia's boxing promoters to work together to create a star-studded card for his first world title defence.
NRL focus for Leapai despite boxing blood
Alex Leapai Jnr has boxing in his blood, and the sport at his feet, but says he wants to pursue a career in the NRL instead.
Gallen ends career with win over Hodges
Rugby league great turned boxer Paul Gallen has scored a unanimous points win over fellow retired NRL star Justin Hodges in the final fight of his career.
Retired Gallen ‘will never fight SBW’
Retired rugby league great turned boxer Paul Gallen is adamant he won't return to the ring to fight bitter rival and fellow former NRL star Sonny Bill Williams.
Love hurts as Spark wins US debut fight
Stevie Spark has won the WBA's intercontinental super-lightweight belt in his US debut after Montana Love was disqualified for tackling him out of the ring.
Huni has serious fight on his hands: Horn
Jeff Horn's rise to the WBO welterweight world title was plagued by hand issues he hopes heavyweight prospect Justis Huni can also overcome.
Huni facing surgery, long boxing lay-off
There is still hope it's no more than bruising, but Justis Huni is prepared for the prospect of a second round of hand surgery and another lengthy lay-off.
Huni camp flags changes after injury scare
Justis Huni's father has flagged a tactical shift to protect the heavyweight's longevity as they await scan results on the Brisbane fighter's injured hands.
Fortune hospitalised before Huni fight
Justis Huni's high-profile trainer Justin Fortune has revealed he discharged himself from hospital hours before the heavyweight's fight against Kiki Leutele.
Hand a concern but Huni’s IQ, grit lauded
Justis Huni's ability to adjust his tactics mid-fight have been lauded but the heavyweight hopes another hand injury won't slow his progress.