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Aussie boxing champion Opetaia calls out 'hiding' rival

Aussie boxing champion Opetaia calls out 'hiding' rival

Jai Opetaia will be out to prove he is the best cruiserweight in the world after locking in a fight against two-time WBC champion Noel Mikaelian in Las Vegas.

'The Tank' rolls to Commonwealth boxing triumph

'The Tank' rolls to Commonwealth boxing triumph

'The Tank' rolls to Commonwealth boxing triumph

'The Tank' rolls to Commonwealth boxing triumph

Jye Dixon has become Australia's first boxing champion at the Commonwealth Games, winning the bantamweight crown in Glasgow.

Son of a riding gun among three Aussies boxing for gold

Son of a riding gun among three Aussies boxing for gold

Son of a riding gun among three Aussies boxing for gold

Son of a riding gun among three Aussies boxing for gold

Australia will have a trio of up-and-coming boxers fighting for Commonwealth Games gold, with teenager Jacob Cassar leading the charge in Glasgow.

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Fijian to win historic medal in women's Games boxing

Fijian to win historic medal in women's Games boxing

Jasmine Daunakamakama, the first woman to box for Fiji at the Commonwealth Games, was in tears after being guaranteed a medal.

Idi Amin's grandson rages after DQ, Pergoliti advances

Idi Amin's grandson rages after DQ, Pergoliti advances

Aziz Abdul, the grandson of Idi Amin, was disqualified for headbutting in his Commonwealth Games boxing quarter-final and the aftermath was just as wild.

Cassar high in the irons as Games medal beckons

Cassar high in the irons as Games medal beckons

Jacob Cassar has plenty of fodder for ribbing his Dad, a successful jockey, after he reached the boxing quarter-finals at the Commonwealth Games.

Disco demolition as Wilson misses Games medal

Disco demolition as Wilson misses Games medal

Australian bowls star Aaron Wilson is weighing up his future in the sport after failing to win a medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

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Tight win earns Australian boxing quarters berth

Tight win earns Australian boxing quarters berth

Tight win earns Australian boxing quarters berth

Tight win earns Australian boxing quarters berth

Australian light-heavyweight Paul Trainor has reached the quarter-finals at his debut Commonwealth Games after a split decision win.

'I can get better': big new Tszyu only getting started

'I can get better': big new Tszyu only getting started

'I can get better': big new Tszyu only getting started

'I can get better': big new Tszyu only getting started

Resurgent former world champion Tim Tszyu wants more major scalps and mega-money fights after ending the career of American legend Errol Spence Jr.

Boxing legend humbled by vanquisher requesting advice

Boxing legend humbled by vanquisher requesting advice

Boxing legend humbled by vanquisher requesting advice

Boxing legend humbled by vanquisher requesting advice

After retiring the future Hall of Fame boxer, Tim Tszyu moved Errol Spence Jr by asking the American for tips on how to improve.

Phoenix ready to 'party' after 12-round slugfest win

Phoenix ready to 'party' after 12-round slugfest win

Phoenix ready to 'party' after 12-round slugfest win

Phoenix ready to 'party' after 12-round slugfest win

Tim Tszyu has preserved his family's incredible unbeaten record in Australia with a unanimous points win over American pound-for-pound great Errol Spence Jr.

Aussie suffers devastating knockout UFC loss

Aussie suffers devastating knockout UFC loss

Aussie suffers devastating knockout UFC loss

Aussie suffers devastating knockout UFC loss

Australian Steve Erceg has slumped to his fourth defeat from his past six fights after being knocked out in the opening round of his fight in Abu Dhabi.

Stroppy Scots boo as Aussie wins after fight stopped

Stroppy Scots boo as Aussie wins after fight stopped

Stroppy Scots boo as Aussie wins after fight stopped

Stroppy Scots boo as Aussie wins after fight stopped

Scottish fans were furious after Australian boxer Paul Trainor won his round-one bout against local Alan Perrie, with the fight stopped because of injury.

'Let's do it': Tszyu and Spence Jr ready to rumble

'Let's do it': Tszyu and Spence Jr ready to rumble

'Let's do it': Tszyu and Spence Jr ready to rumble

'Let's do it': Tszyu and Spence Jr ready to rumble

Tim Tszyu and Errol Spence Jr are ready for their mega fight, but Aussie Liam Wilson has suffered a cruel setback when his US opponent failed to make weight.

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'How many holidays?': Tszyu queries Spence Jr's desire

Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu suspects American Errol Spence Jr may have had one too many vacations entering the pair's middleweight blockbuster in Sydney.

Frozen no more: Perth UFC star ready to unleash

Steve Erceg says a fear of failure almost froze him at the tail-end of his three-fight losing streak, but he is a wiser and more complete UFC fighter now.

'Thank God': Tszyu relishes Spence's weight demand jump

Far from unhappy, Tim Tszyu has met the demand to rise up in weight to fight American superstar Errol Spence Jr with glee ahead of their Sydney blockbuster.

A scary thing: Erceg enters danger zone for UFC bout

Steve Erceg has told family members to stay at home for his upcoming bout due to Abu Dhabi coming under attack during the war between Iran and the US.

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'Very traumatic': Tszyu's US rival back from the dead

American superstar Errol Spence Jr has detailed the devastating aftermath to the horrific car accident that left him fighting for his life, not a boxing match.

'I'm the big fish': superstar Spence's warning to Tszyu

Undefeated American superstar Errol Spence Jr has arrived in Sydney with a word of warning to Australian rival Tim Tszyu ahead of their blockbuster bout.

'Light heavyweight Bobby' triumphs in division debut

Former middleweight champion Robert Whittaker has made a great start at light heavyweight with a third-round stoppage of 12th ranked Nikita Krylov at UFC 329.

Moloney sold on Zuffa, makes big boxing move

Jason Moloney has signed a five-fight deal to join Jai Opetaia at Dana White's controversial boxing organisation Zuffa.

'In the memory bank': Spence promo no-show riles Tszyu

American boxer Errol Spence has left Tim Tszyu fuming after failing to front for a scheduled TV interview to promote their upcoming Sydney showdown.

Stars align, card reveals reality of historic Paro win

Liam Paro is in the box seat for a big-money world title unification bout after the scorecards revealed how close his historic fight with Lewis Crocker was.

'Bite down and fight': bloodied Paro a champion again

Liam Paro has joined Jeff Fenech as a boxing history-maker after winning world titles in multiple weight classes, pipping champion Lewis Crocker in Brisbane.

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