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Aussie UFC star JDM freaking out ahead of title defence

Aussie UFC star JDM freaking out ahead of title defence

Islam Makhachev is one of the most feared fighters in the UFC, but Australian Jack Della Maddalena has warned his opponent to brace for a rude awakening.

Tragedy in Justis Huni camp ahead of ring return

Tragedy in Justis Huni camp ahead of ring return

Tragedy in Justis Huni camp ahead of ring return

Tragedy in Justis Huni camp ahead of ring return

Justis Huni has paid tribute to long-time supporter Keri Fui, who suffered a heart attack and died while training the heavyweight boxer.

Paro title path collides with Tszyu-Zerafa grudge match

Paro title path collides with Tszyu-Zerafa grudge match

Paro title path collides with Tszyu-Zerafa grudge match

Paro title path collides with Tszyu-Zerafa grudge match

Liam Paro's world title eliminator against Ireland's Paddy Donovan will feature on a January card headlined by Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa's grudge match.

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Venue locked for grudge match five years in the making

Venue locked for grudge match five years in the making

The venue for Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa's January bout, dubbed "the biggest all-Australian grudge match in more than a decade" has been confirmed.

It's my time: why Huni craves world championship shot

It's my time: why Huni craves world championship shot

Australian heavyweight prospect Justis Huni hopes to showcase his credentials for a world title shot with victory on a bumper card on the Gold Coast next month.

Push to secure Aussie's hometown world title shot

Push to secure Aussie's hometown world title shot

Jai Opetaia will headline a stacked card in his title defence next month but his promoter is already working to secure two more hometown title shots next year.

'Sad, crazy' reason behind Moloney's historic Fiji duel

'Sad, crazy' reason behind Moloney's historic Fiji duel

Andrew Moloney's historic ring return in Fiji has come in bizarre fashion and follows a five-week stint in Mexico for a fight that never happened.

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Zerafa and Nikita Tszyu set to settle years-long grudge

Zerafa and Nikita Tszyu set to settle years-long grudge

Zerafa and Nikita Tszyu set to settle years-long grudge

Zerafa and Nikita Tszyu set to settle years-long grudge

Australian boxing stars and arch rivals Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa will go toe to toe in a domestic blockbuster in January.

'Only takes one punch': Huni mantra for bad blood bout

'Only takes one punch': Huni mantra for bad blood bout

'Only takes one punch': Huni mantra for bad blood bout

'Only takes one punch': Huni mantra for bad blood bout

Coming off a devastating heavyweight world title eliminator loss, Justis Huni has learned a big lesson ahead of his second showdown with Kiki Leutele.

Tszyu in car crash, grudge fight with Zerafa up in air

Tszyu in car crash, grudge fight with Zerafa up in air

Tszyu in car crash, grudge fight with Zerafa up in air

Tszyu in car crash, grudge fight with Zerafa up in air

Nikita Tszyu has been forced to stop training after being involved in a car crash that has ramifications on a potential blockbuster against Michael Zerafa.

Perfect Opetaia's title unification bid back on track

Perfect Opetaia's title unification bid back on track

Perfect Opetaia's title unification bid back on track

Perfect Opetaia's title unification bid back on track

Australia's IBF cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia will fight mandatory challenger Huseyin Cinkara in a rescheduled showdown on the Gold Coast.

Moloney finally gets title shot after Mexican stand-off

Moloney finally gets title shot after Mexican stand-off

Moloney finally gets title shot after Mexican stand-off

Moloney finally gets title shot after Mexican stand-off

Patience has paid off for Australian boxer Andrew Moloney, who is set for another world title shot next year after enduring a frustrating time in Mexico.

'I'm here to break rules': Ulberg wants UFC title shot

'I'm here to break rules': Ulberg wants UFC title shot

'I'm here to break rules': Ulberg wants UFC title shot

'I'm here to break rules': Ulberg wants UFC title shot

Kiwi Carlos Ulberg has posted his ninth victory on the trot after unleashing a devastating one-two combo to stun American Dominick Reyes.

High stakes as Kiwi prepares for Perth UFC bout

High stakes as Kiwi prepares for Perth UFC bout

High stakes as Kiwi prepares for Perth UFC bout

High stakes as Kiwi prepares for Perth UFC bout

New Zealand star Carlos Ulberg hopes victory over American Dominick Reyes in Perth will give him a crack at the UFC light heavyweight crown.

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One-eyed Paro rallies to win on welterweight debut

A battered and bruised Liam Paro has won a Brisbane slugfest in his welterweight debut to edge closer to a second boxing world title.

'On his own path': Tszyu brothers' fork in the road

Nikita Tszyu isn't sure how brother Tim's decision to axe the coach and manager they share will impact their relationship, insisting he won't do the same.

Paro coasts above chaos, ready to make statement

Liam Paro has breezed through an eventful fight week as the former super lightweight champion aims to make a statement in his welterweight debut.

'He can beat them all': Aussie on cusp of belated rise

Keen to supercharge Liam Paro's status, promoter George Rose says not only is he worthy of sharing a ring with boxing's biggest names, he can beat them all.

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French title rival pokes the bear as Paro locks in

Liam Paro can edge within punching distance of a second world title with victory over confident French opponent David Papot in Brisbane this week.

'I'll talk to Patty': Aussie boxer in bright lights

A week out from taking over Pat Rafter Arena, Liam Paro is adamant he can dominate at the heavier welterweight division and become a two-weight world champion.

Brit boxer who fought Ali then became 'Aussie Joe' dies

Joe Bugner never felt loved in Britain despite being the nation's best heavyweight; in Australia he found affection, and finally won a world title.

Locked in: Aussie UFC champ to face Russian superstar

Jack Della Maddalena has vowed to "shock the world" when he takes centre stage against Islam Makhachev at Madison Square Garden.

Tszyu, Zerafa score merciless first-round TKO's

Australian boxing stars Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa have both scored first-round TKO victories to set up a potential domestic blockbuster.

'Same gene pool': why Nikita Tszyu craves a world title

Australian boxing star Nikita Tszyu is hoping to burst from the giant shadow of his father and brother and become a boxing world champion in his own right.

Opetaia faces prospect of Turkey title defence

Australia's pound-for-pound king Jai Opetaia could be forced to defend his IBF cruiserweight title in Istanbul.

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