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Dethroned world champ's 'high-risk, high-reward' return

Dethroned world champ's 'high-risk, high-reward' return

Jason Moloney's first fight since losing his world title in May will be back in Tokyo and full of jeopardy against a former kickboxing superstar.

'I'll come get Tszyu': Thurman plots comeback in Sydney

'I'll come get Tszyu': Thurman plots comeback in Sydney

'I'll come get Tszyu': Thurman plots comeback in Sydney

'I'll come get Tszyu': Thurman plots comeback in Sydney

Determined to cross paths with Australia's Tim Tszyu, former world champion Keith Thurman starts his comeback by fighting Brock Jarvis in Sydney.

Wilson questions if Dibb really wants Brisbane rematch

Wilson questions if Dibb really wants Brisbane rematch

Wilson questions if Dibb really wants Brisbane rematch

Wilson questions if Dibb really wants Brisbane rematch

Liam Wilson has reconsidered his approach to boxing and is adamant another world-title shot is within reach ahead of a Youssef Dib rematch.

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Eye injury forces Goodman out of blockbuster fight

Eye injury forces Goodman out of blockbuster fight

Australian boxer Sam Goodman has been forced to pull out of his world title mega-fight with Naoya Inoue in Japan after a recurrence of his eye injury.

Las Vegas calls as Steve Erceg locks in next UFC fight

Las Vegas calls as Steve Erceg locks in next UFC fight

Perth's Steve Erceg will be aiming to snap a two-fight losing streak when he takes on Kazakh Asu Almabayev in Las Vegas in March.

Rebuilt Huni eyes rising heavyweight star Itauma

Rebuilt Huni eyes rising heavyweight star Itauma

Talks are underway for heavyweight prospect Justis Huni to fight much-hyped 20-year-old Moses Itauma after the Australian's latest impressive victory.

Usyk heavyweight dream no fairytale for soaring Opetaia

Usyk heavyweight dream no fairytale for soaring Opetaia

Jai Opetaia's promoter has again spruiked a heavyweight world title collision course with Oleksandr Usyk after the Australia's latest stunning knockout win.

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Opetaia KOs Nyika in 'savage' homecoming defence

Opetaia KOs Nyika in 'savage' homecoming defence

Opetaia KOs Nyika in 'savage' homecoming defence

Opetaia KOs Nyika in 'savage' homecoming defence

Jai Opetaia has knocked New Zealand challenger David Nyika out in the fourth round of his IBF world cruiserweight title defence on the Gold Coast.

Undisputed: Hearn's plan for Opetaia and huge Usyk call

Undisputed: Hearn's plan for Opetaia and huge Usyk call

Undisputed: Hearn's plan for Opetaia and huge Usyk call

Undisputed: Hearn's plan for Opetaia and huge Usyk call

Eddie Hearn says unification has "got to" happen next for Jai Opetaia should he defend his cruiserweight world title, before setting sights on Oleksandr Usyk.

Horns locked: Opetaia, Nyika face-off sets scene

Horns locked: Opetaia, Nyika face-off sets scene

Horns locked: Opetaia, Nyika face-off sets scene

Horns locked: Opetaia, Nyika face-off sets scene

Champion Jai Opetaia and challenger David Nyika engaged in a fierce, lengthy face-off at the weigh-in ahead of their world title fight on the Gold Coast.

New model Nyika warned about 'poking bear' Opetaia

New model Nyika warned about 'poking bear' Opetaia

New model Nyika warned about 'poking bear' Opetaia

New model Nyika warned about 'poking bear' Opetaia

A 'new and improved' David Nyika insists he can take the IBF world cruiserweight title from Jai Opetaia, but Opetaia's camp says his chirping is wearing thin.

Heavy going as Huni set to box through elbow injury

Heavy going as Huni set to box through elbow injury

Heavy going as Huni set to box through elbow injury

Heavy going as Huni set to box through elbow injury

Australian heavyweight Justis Huni will defend his IBO Global title on Wednesday night on the Gold Coast after bravely brushing aside bone chips in his elbow.

Opetaia has radar on Nyika in 'huge' IBF title fight

Opetaia has radar on Nyika in 'huge' IBF title fight

Opetaia has radar on Nyika in 'huge' IBF title fight

Opetaia has radar on Nyika in 'huge' IBF title fight

Jai Opetaia has lofty long-term goals in boxing but says they mean nothing unless he defends his IBF world cruiserweight title against David Nyika.

Beef cheeks and country fights: Nyika's moment arrives

Beef cheeks and country fights: Nyika's moment arrives

Beef cheeks and country fights: Nyika's moment arrives

Beef cheeks and country fights: Nyika's moment arrives

Noel Thornberry welcomed David Nyika into his Gatton stable almost three years ago and has ensured he'd be ready when the inevitable title shot arrived.

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Serious stuff: Why Opetaia homecoming is all business

Ahead of his title defence, Jai Opetaia has explained the mindset behind his fight-week focus and dismissed his status as Australia's pound-for-pound king.

Nyika's plan to 'mow down' Opetaia in IBF title fight

David Nyika is relishing the underdog tag as he prepares to fight Jai Opetaia for the world IBF cruiserweight title with just three weeks of preparation.

Usyk outpoints Fury to retain world heavyweight crowns

Oleksandr Usyk had all the answers as he again defeated Tyson Fury, remaining the undisputed heavyweight world boxing champion.

Opetaia to fight Nyika for IBF cruiserweight title

IBF world cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia will defend his title against familiar face David Nyika when both boxers' undefeated credentials go on the line.

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Cut Goodman given new date for Inoue world title shot

Sam Goodman's Christmas Eve world title blockbuster with Japan superstar Naoya Inoue will now take place in January after the Aussie suffered a sparring cut.

Opetaia's IBF world title opponent breaks ankle

Jai Opetaia's manager is looking for a new opponent after his IBF world cruiserweight title opponent Huseyin Cinkara broke an ankle weeks out from fight night.

Huni to defend boxing title against 'God's Warrior'

Australia's Justis Huni will aim to keep his undefeated record intact when he defends his WBO Global heavyweight title against South Africa's Shaun Potgieter

Tim Tszyu brushes Zerafa to chase world titles

Tim Tszyu isn't giving up on his dream of making the boxing big time and says a fight with Australian rival Michael Zerafa isn't part of his plans.

Australian Liam Paro suffers loss in world title bout

American Richardson Hitchins is the new IBF super lightweight world champion after defeating Australian Liam Paro in San Juan, Puerto Rico.

'Monster' plans revealed as Paro launches title defence

Liam Paro could fight George Kambosos next in an Australian boxing blockbuster, should the world champion defend his IBF belt in Puerto Rico.

'Nothing can stop me': Opetaia's tough homecoming task

Jai Opetaia will defend his IBF and The Ring cruiserweight world titles against unbeaten veteran challenger Huseyin Cinkara on the Gold Coast.

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