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Volkanovski equals record with UFC title defence

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

Aussie great's grand plan for UFC homecoming and beyond

Aussie great's grand plan for UFC homecoming and beyond

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

I was robbed in a shameful way by Zerafa, says Tszyu

I was robbed in a shameful way by Zerafa, says Tszyu

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.

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'You pussy': Tim Tszyu condemns Zerafa for lame finish

'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.

'Any NRL player can get it': Nelson's big boxing threat

'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.

'That sucks': Tszyu won't buy Zerafa 'can't see' excuse

'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

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.

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Zerafa-Tszyu feud erupts at weigh-in with butted heads

Zerafa-Tszyu feud erupts at weigh-in with butted heads

Zerafa-Tszyu feud erupts at weigh-in with butted heads

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

World title hopes on the line in Tszyu-Zerafa showdown

World title hopes on the line in Tszyu-Zerafa showdown

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'

Wilson eyes world title in Redcliffe after 'Waterworld'

Wilson eyes world title in Redcliffe after 'Waterworld'

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

'Extra spice to dish': Tszyu thrives on Zerafa pressure

'Extra spice to dish': Tszyu thrives on Zerafa pressure

'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

Paro's path to another boxing world title opens up

Paro's path to another boxing world title opens up

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

Big Nelson planning to get nasty in boxing debut

Big Nelson planning to get nasty in boxing debut

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

Zerafa ready to make his own history in Tszyu showdown

Zerafa ready to make his own history in Tszyu showdown

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.

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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.

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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.

Tszyu 'ready to retire': fuse lit with sabotage claim

The stage is set for Tim Tszyu's make-or-break showdown against Anthony Velazquez, with the Australian superstar's team accused of sabotage.

Broken but happy: UFC bolter opens up on THAT kick

Australian Quillan Salkilld says his knockout kick that went viral has already "skyrocketed" him despite being just three fights into his UFC career.

'Just get him here': Tszyu sweats over rival's no-show

Tim Tszyu's American rival has failed to arrive on time for the Australian superstar's scheduled super-welterweight showdown in Sydney.

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.

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