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Opetaia faces prospect of Turkey title defence

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

'Unprofessional': Zerafa lashed for latest no-show

'Unprofessional': Zerafa lashed for latest no-show

'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

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

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

'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

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

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

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Australian world title prospect Andrew Moloney has withdrawn from his elimination bout in Mexico after multiple delays and another location change.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

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.

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'Worst excuse' fuels Moloney as fight gets personal

'Worst excuse' fuels Moloney as fight gets personal

'Worst excuse' fuels Moloney as fight gets personal

'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

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

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

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

How sweet potato is making Aussie UFC star happier

How sweet potato is making Aussie UFC star happier

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.

Whittaker comes up short in Abu Dhabi UFC clash

Whittaker comes up short in Abu Dhabi UFC clash

Whittaker comes up short in Abu Dhabi UFC clash

Whittaker comes up short in Abu Dhabi UFC clash

Reinier de Ridder has scored the biggest victory of his short UFC career, winning a split decision vote over Aussie Robert Whittaker in Abu Dhabi.

Gloves off as Mundine backs Aussie bare-knuckle debut

Gloves off as Mundine backs Aussie bare-knuckle debut

Gloves off as Mundine backs Aussie bare-knuckle debut

Gloves off as Mundine backs Aussie bare-knuckle debut

Anthony Mundine hasn't been deterred by the critics as he plans the country's first bare-knuckle fight night, to be held in Brisbane in September.

'Summit fever': Tszyu intent on climbing to top again

'Summit fever': Tszyu intent on climbing to top again

'Summit fever': Tszyu intent on climbing to top again

'Summit fever': Tszyu intent on climbing to top again

Tim Tszyu wants to scale the heights again, but a climbing expert is warning the boxing star not to make the same mistake of returning to the ring too soon.

Unretired Aussie wants world title by NYE

Unretired Aussie wants world title by NYE

Unretired Aussie wants world title by NYE

Unretired Aussie wants world title by NYE

Barely a year after an emotional in-ring retirement, Andrew Moloney is in Mexico and anything but done as he promises a world title by year's end.

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'Melts my heart': baby joy fuels ring monster Tszyu

Branded 'The Butcher' Tim Tszyu's undefeated brother Nikita reckons fatherhood will make him even more dangerous when he returns to the ring next month.

'Health first': Tszyu ponders what's next after beating

Tim Tszyu will reflect on his future in the ring following another crushing world-title loss in the US to American "Towering Inferno'' Sebastian Fundora.

Tszyu's future in limbo after another Fundora pounding

Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu has suffered a shattering TKO loss to American Sebastian Fundora in their world-title rematch in Las Vegas.

'Tim can stop him': boxing legend's big call on Tszyu

It's fight day in Las Vegas as Tim Tszyu goes in search of boxing redemption and the WBC super-welterweight belt of Sebastian Fundora.

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'You're not Superman': Tszyu's stinging Fundora sledge

Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu has outlined his plan to exact revenge in his super-welterweight world-title rematch with American Sebastian Fundora.

'Own up': Tszyu backs his corner after Fundora fiasco

Tim Tszyu has opted to keep the faith in his trusted corner after holding a heart-to-heart with his team following last year's loss to Sebastian Fundora.

Gallen wins points verdict in hyped fight with SBW

Paul Gallen has scored a split points win over Sonny Bill Williams in their long-awaited heavyweight boxing bout that hardly lived up to the billing.

'Dumb arse accusations': dreamy Tszyu lashes Fundora

Tim Tszyu has outlined his plan to eclipse the legendary feats of his father Kostya while taking a shot at Sebastian Fundora ahead of their world title rematch.

Manny happy returns: Tim Tszyu reveals revenge mission

Tim Tszyu admits he is obsessed with the prospect of gaining redemption with victory over American Sebastian Fundora in their world-title rematch in Las Vegas.

'Very special': Nikita Tszyu cherishes boxing comeback

Penning his own story, super-welterweight Nikita Tszyu has announced his boxing return will come a month after brother Tim fights for a world title in Vegas.

'Life and death': Tszyu out to atone in Fundora rematch

Australia's former WBO super-welterweight champion Tim Tszyu says earning a second world title with victory over Sebastian Fundora is 'life and death'.

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