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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.

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'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

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

One-eyed Paro rallies to win on welterweight debut

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

'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.

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Paro coasts above chaos, ready to make statement

Paro coasts above chaos, ready to make statement

Paro coasts above chaos, ready to make statement

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

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

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

'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.

French title rival pokes the bear as Paro locks in

French title rival pokes the bear as Paro locks in

French title rival pokes the bear as Paro locks in

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

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

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

'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

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

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

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

Locked in: Aussie UFC champ to face Russian superstar

Locked in: Aussie UFC champ to face Russian superstar

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

Tszyu, Zerafa score merciless first-round TKO's

Tszyu, Zerafa score merciless first-round TKO's

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.

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'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.

'Unprofessional': Zerafa lashed for latest no-show

Maligned Australian boxer Michael Zerafa has failed to show up for his official pre-fight press conference in Sydney, sparking backlash from his peers.

'Terrible' judging as Aussie's Riyadh title hunt undone

Australian Sam Goodman was not rewarded for his impressive ring craft in a unanimous points loss to England champion Nick Ball in their Riyadh title fight.

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Aussie can 'shock the world' in title redemption shot

His title dreams - and million-dollar payday - dashed by injury, Sam Goodman will step up a division to knock off England's only male boxing world champion.

Paro walks walk, talks talk as star status looms

Australian boxer Liam Paro, two wins away from becoming a two-time world champion, thinks he's ready for some overdue domestic attention.

Fed-up Moloney pulls pin after Mexican stand-off

Australian world title prospect Andrew Moloney has withdrawn from his elimination bout in Mexico after multiple delays and another location change.

Aussie Erceg cops early pounding before snaring UFC win

West Australian Steve Erceg has defeated Jamaican Ode Osbourne by unanimous decision in their three-round bantamweight bout, but it didn't come easily.

'Worst excuse' fuels Moloney as fight gets personal

A bizarre build-up to Andrew Moloney's world title eliminator in central Mexico has "pissed off" the Australian's mum and played into the underdog's hands.

The knee that ended UFC star Carlos Ulberg's NRL dream

New Zealand UFC star Carlos Ulberg plans to put on a show in Perth, believing a win over American Dominick Reyes will open up a title shot.

How sweet potato is making Aussie UFC star happier

Steve Erceg is riding a three-fight losing run, but the withdrawal of two scheduled opponents and a temporary switch to bantamweight has him primed for victory.

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