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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.

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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.

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

'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

'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

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.

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

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

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

'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.

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

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

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

'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

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

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

'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

Gallen wins points verdict in hyped fight with SBW

Gallen wins points verdict in hyped fight with SBW

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

'Dumb arse accusations': dreamy Tszyu lashes Fundora

'Dumb arse accusations': dreamy Tszyu lashes Fundora

'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

Manny happy returns: Tim Tszyu reveals revenge mission

Manny happy returns: Tim Tszyu reveals revenge mission

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

'Very special': Nikita Tszyu cherishes boxing comeback

'Very special': Nikita Tszyu cherishes boxing comeback

'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.

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'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'.

Doors opening as Paro locks in title eliminator

Liam Paro is back on the doorstep of a world title after securing an IBF eliminator, likely to be fought in Queensland, against Mexico’s Lindolfo Delgado.

Paro pulverises rival in homecoming statement

Former world champion Liam Paro has put himself back in the frame with a devastating stoppage of American Jonathan Navarro in Cairns.

'Warrior' Kambosos Jnr suffers new world title blow

George Kambosos Jnr is weighing up his future after enduring a knockout loss to American Richardson Hitchins in their IBF super-lightweight showdown in NYC.

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'Take him to school': American's threat to Kambosos Jr

American world champion Richardson Hitchins is vowing to silence Australian boxer George Kambosos Jr in their IBF super-lightweight showdown in New York.

Threats and $50k bets set chaotic Kambosos scene

The fuse has been lit ahead of George Kambosos Jnr's return to Madison Square Garden in a wild press conference with world champion Richardson Hitchins.

'Once we do that': idling Opetaia's boxing promise

World champion Jai Opetaia has doubled down on his boxing ambition, adamant an overdue unification bout would open the world's eyes to his talent.

'Let's get it on': Opetaia message after brutal defence

Australian cruiserweight king Jai Opetaia has improved to 28-0 with another dominant defence of his IBF and The Ring world titles on the Gold Coast.

Injured Huni counts cost of world title near-miss

Justis Huni will likely require surgery after suffering a 10th-round knockout in a WBA interim world title fight he had dominated against Fabio Wardley.

Best buds: how Opetaia and Crawford hit it off

A Jai Opetaia and Terence 'Bud' Crawford meet and greet could pave the way for the Australian's unification blockbuster on the American's Las Vegas undercard.

'Ready for war': Aussie Opetaia alert to Italian ambush

He's an unbackable favourite to defend his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight world title straps but Aussie boxing star Jai Opetaia respects Italian Claudio Squeo.

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