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Judging drama as Tszyu-Mahoney can't be split

Judging drama as Tszyu-Mahoney can't be split

Nikita Tszyu and Ben Mahoney went to war for 12 rounds and couldn't be split in a controversial draw in their Gold Coast world title eliminator.

Face-off fires up placid Tszyu as Mahoney eyes upset

Face-off fires up placid Tszyu as Mahoney eyes upset

Face-off fires up placid Tszyu as Mahoney eyes upset

Face-off fires up placid Tszyu as Mahoney eyes upset

A tense face-off after weighing in has lit the fuse for Nikita Tszyu and Ben Mahoney's world title eliminator on the Gold Coast.

'I lost my mind': Aussie boxer's incredible confession

'I lost my mind': Aussie boxer's incredible confession

'I lost my mind': Aussie boxer's incredible confession

'I lost my mind': Aussie boxer's incredible confession

Australian boxer Koen Mazoudier is dreaming of world-title glory after opening up on his mental health struggles and life-and-death battle with drugs.

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Tszyu shows his soft side before turning into a slayer

Tszyu shows his soft side before turning into a slayer

Branded the Butcher for his merciless style, Nikita Tszyu isn't always as he seems as the son of a gun prepares for a world title eliminator on the Gold Coast.

Why this Tszyu fight is 'not something you see often'

Why this Tszyu fight is 'not something you see often'

Nikita Tszyu will put his family's remarkable unbeaten home streak on the line when he fights Ben Mahoney in a Gold Coast duel he rates a "50-50" contest.

'Hardest I've been hit': Aussie hailed as future champ

'Hardest I've been hit': Aussie hailed as future champ

Australian heavyweight Teremoana Teremoana has won again inside two rounds, leaving his victim hailing the Queenslander as a future world champ.

Aussie boxing champion Opetaia calls out 'hiding' rival

Aussie boxing champion Opetaia calls out 'hiding' rival

Jai Opetaia will be out to prove he is the best cruiserweight in the world after locking in a fight against two-time WBC champion Noel Mikaelian in Las Vegas.

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'The Tank' rolls to Commonwealth boxing triumph

'The Tank' rolls to Commonwealth boxing triumph

'The Tank' rolls to Commonwealth boxing triumph

'The Tank' rolls to Commonwealth boxing triumph

Jye Dixon has become Australia's first boxing champion at the Commonwealth Games, winning the bantamweight crown in Glasgow.

Son of a riding gun among three Aussies boxing for gold

Son of a riding gun among three Aussies boxing for gold

Son of a riding gun among three Aussies boxing for gold

Son of a riding gun among three Aussies boxing for gold

Australia will have a trio of up-and-coming boxers fighting for Commonwealth Games gold, with teenager Jacob Cassar leading the charge in Glasgow.

Fijian to win historic medal in women's Games boxing

Fijian to win historic medal in women's Games boxing

Fijian to win historic medal in women's Games boxing

Fijian to win historic medal in women's Games boxing

Jasmine Daunakamakama, the first woman to box for Fiji at the Commonwealth Games, was in tears after being guaranteed a medal.

Idi Amin's grandson rages after DQ, Pergoliti advances

Idi Amin's grandson rages after DQ, Pergoliti advances

Idi Amin's grandson rages after DQ, Pergoliti advances

Idi Amin's grandson rages after DQ, Pergoliti advances

Aziz Abdul, the grandson of Idi Amin, was disqualified for headbutting in his Commonwealth Games boxing quarter-final and the aftermath was just as wild.

Cassar high in the irons as Games medal beckons

Cassar high in the irons as Games medal beckons

Cassar high in the irons as Games medal beckons

Cassar high in the irons as Games medal beckons

Jacob Cassar has plenty of fodder for ribbing his Dad, a successful jockey, after he reached the boxing quarter-finals at the Commonwealth Games.

Disco demolition as Wilson misses Games medal

Disco demolition as Wilson misses Games medal

Disco demolition as Wilson misses Games medal

Disco demolition as Wilson misses Games medal

Australian bowls star Aaron Wilson is weighing up his future in the sport after failing to win a medal at the Glasgow Commonwealth Games.

Tight win earns Australian boxing quarters berth

Tight win earns Australian boxing quarters berth

Tight win earns Australian boxing quarters berth

Tight win earns Australian boxing quarters berth

Australian light-heavyweight Paul Trainor has reached the quarter-finals at his debut Commonwealth Games after a split decision win.

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Boxing legend humbled by vanquisher requesting advice

After retiring the future Hall of Fame boxer, Tim Tszyu moved Errol Spence Jr by asking the American for tips on how to improve.

'I can get better': big new Tszyu only getting started

Resurgent former world champion Tim Tszyu wants more major scalps and mega-money fights after ending the career of American legend Errol Spence Jr.

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

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.

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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.

'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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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