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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.

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'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.

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

'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

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

'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.

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A scary thing: Erceg enters danger zone for UFC bout

A scary thing: Erceg enters danger zone for UFC bout

A scary thing: Erceg enters danger zone for UFC bout

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.

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

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

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

'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

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

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

'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

'Light heavyweight Bobby' triumphs in division debut

'Light heavyweight Bobby' triumphs in division debut

'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

Moloney sold on Zuffa, makes big boxing move

Moloney sold on Zuffa, makes big boxing move

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

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

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

'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

Stars align, card reveals reality of historic Paro win

Stars align, card reveals reality of historic Paro win

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.

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'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.

Paro's skills and smarts can ensure no more Mr Nice Guy

Former champion Danny Green expects the highly skilled Liam Paro to pick Lewis Crocker apart in their world title fight in Brisbane.

'Boxing saved my life': initials fuel Paro title shot

Remembering his late mate, Liam Paro credits boxing as his "medicine" as he nears a 39-year Australian first in the sport.

Rough sleeper: Paro's blue Corolla and no Plan B

Liam Paro, on the cusp of joining Jeff Fenech on Aussie boxing's top shelf, quit his apprenticeship as a teenager to chase a dream most thought was crazy.

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'I'm going to beat this': boxing Thornberrys fight on

World title-chasing David Nyika and his trainer - future father-in-law Noel Thornberry - are back in the ring after a six-month fight of a different kind.

How boxing great helped Tim Tszyu get 'mentally right'

Tim Tszyu stopped enjoying boxing and simply wasn't happy, but Jeff Fenech has helped turn things around and plot a path back to the sport's summit.

Like 'wearing oven mitts': champ eyes 39-year first

Liam Paro has dared champion Lewis Crocker to underestimate his power ahead of their world title fight in Brisbane, where the Australia can join elite company.

Aussie nears shot at Japan's pound-for-pound king

Sam Goodman will fight Ryosuke Nishida for an interim world title belt and the chance to finally face Japanese star and pound-for-pound king Naoya Inoue.

Ex-boxer's son accused of murder after death behind pub

The 37-year-old son of a former Australian super featherweight boxer has fronted court after being charged with murder.

Big in Japan: Moloney to cash in where he's respected

Newly-installed world champion Andrew Moloney will target a swift return to Japan after he was mobbed by fans following his first appearance in the country.

'Twenty years, down to three minutes': Moloney triumphs

A battered and bruised Andrew Moloney feared he was destined to be robbed again before the Australian's arm was raised in his world title fight in Japan.

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