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Skye the main event on path to undisputed

Skye the main event on path to undisputed

Former featherweight world champion Skye Nicolson will headline a Melbourne card she expects will lead to a shot at the undisputed super bantamweight title.

'I'll fight anyone': rugby enforcer's ring inspiration

'I'll fight anyone': rugby enforcer's ring inspiration

'I'll fight anyone': rugby enforcer's ring inspiration

'I'll fight anyone': rugby enforcer's ring inspiration

Lukhan Salakaia-Loto is bulldozing his way back into the Wallabies frame but, inspired by Jai Opetaia, admits he'd love a chance to test himself in the ring.

IBF deliberates on Opetaia world title sanctioning call

IBF deliberates on Opetaia world title sanctioning call

IBF deliberates on Opetaia world title sanctioning call

IBF deliberates on Opetaia world title sanctioning call

Jai Opetaia remains the IBF cruiserweight world champion for now, as the organisation considers reversing the decision to strip him of the status.

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'Massive risk': Tim Tszyu set for million-dollar gamble

'Massive risk': Tim Tszyu set for million-dollar gamble

Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu stands to miss out on a mega-money showdown with Errol Spence if he loses against an unbeaten Albanian in Wollongong.

Stripped Opetaia takes high road after US demolition

Stripped Opetaia takes high road after US demolition

A winner again, Jai Opetaia has outlined his "perfect picture" to become undisputed world champion, despite the IBF ironically stripping him of their title.

'This sport is broken': Aussie ace in boxing shake-up

'This sport is broken': Aussie ace in boxing shake-up

Aussie boxing world champion Jai Opetaia has risen above a week of distractions to claim the first Zuffa Boxing cruiserweight world championship in Las Vegas.

U-turn leaves Opetaia title hunt in limbo on fight eve

U-turn leaves Opetaia title hunt in limbo on fight eve

Jai Opetaia's Las Vegas introduction has taken an 11th-hour twist, with the IBF stepping in to withdraw their sanctioning of the Aussie's Zuffa Boxing debut.

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Huni added to stacked Fury card for ring return

Huni added to stacked Fury card for ring return

Huni added to stacked Fury card for ring return

Huni added to stacked Fury card for ring return

Highly-touted Australian heavyweight Justis Huni will fight former Olympic bronze medallist Frazer Clarke on Tyson Fury's April card in London.

Bidding war looms for worthy Aussie's title shot

Bidding war looms for worthy Aussie's title shot

Bidding war looms for worthy Aussie's title shot

Bidding war looms for worthy Aussie's title shot

Andrew Moloney's world title fight with IBF super flyweight champion Willibaldo Garcia is expected to attract the interest of multiple bidders.

'This is the path': Opetaia blazing Vegas trail to top

'This is the path': Opetaia blazing Vegas trail to top

'This is the path': Opetaia blazing Vegas trail to top

'This is the path': Opetaia blazing Vegas trail to top

Australia's long-reigning cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetaia will fight for a new belt in his American debut next month against Brandon Glanton.

Volkanovski equals record with UFC title defence

Volkanovski equals record with UFC title defence

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.

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

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

'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.

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'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

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

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.

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.

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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'

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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