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Aussie boxer given title chance due to pregnant pause

Aussie boxer given title chance due to pregnant pause

Australian boxer Cherneka Johnson will have the biggest fight of her career at Madison Square Garden after being called in to replace a pregnant rival.

What happens when you go toe-to-toe with a 'monster'

What happens when you go toe-to-toe with a 'monster'

What happens when you go toe-to-toe with a 'monster'

What happens when you go toe-to-toe with a 'monster'

Jai Opetaia's most recent victim has reflected on his brutal knockout in their world title clash, issuing a warning the champ's next target likely won't heed.

UFC cookie monster out to back up 19-second masterclass

UFC cookie monster out to back up 19-second masterclass

UFC cookie monster out to back up 19-second masterclass

UFC cookie monster out to back up 19-second masterclass

Quillan Salkilld made the second fastest lightweight debut in UFC history, and the Australian wants to keep the 'fairytale' rolling when he fights in the US.

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Aussie champ's seven-figure offer to put belts on table

Aussie champ's seven-figure offer to put belts on table

Boxing world champion Jai Opetaia is ready to sacrifice millions to ensure he gets his well overdue unification shot, but first must tame 'The Red Bull'.

Boxing great's advice in 'threat' Opetaia's title chase

Boxing great's advice in 'threat' Opetaia's title chase

On the cusp of making boxing history, Terence Crawford has explained what's stopping Jai Opetaia make some of his own and how he can overcome it.

'We throw down': Tszyu-Fundora rematch on Pacquiao card

'We throw down': Tszyu-Fundora rematch on Pacquiao card

Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu will joust for a world title in a rematch with Sebastian Fundora on a stacked card in Las Vegas headlined by Manny Pacquiao.

Boxing unification call-out is music to Opetaia's ears

Boxing unification call-out is music to Opetaia's ears

Jai Opetaia's pursuit of a unification clash with Mexican two-division world champion Gilberto Ramirez is gaining momentum.

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I'm coming for your scalp, says new Aussie UFC champ

I'm coming for your scalp, says new Aussie UFC champ

I'm coming for your scalp, says new Aussie UFC champ

I'm coming for your scalp, says new Aussie UFC champ

He's a UFC champion with the world at his feet, but West Australian Jack Della Maddalena is far from satisfied with his current resume.

'Drug testers': SBW's big swing at Gallen over no-show

'Drug testers': SBW's big swing at Gallen over no-show

'Drug testers': SBW's big swing at Gallen over no-show

'Drug testers': SBW's big swing at Gallen over no-show

Cross-code superstar Sonny Bill Williams has accused an absent Paul Gallen of being afraid to be drug tested at the launch of their blockbuster bout.

Goodman eyes world title shot after successful return

Goodman eyes world title shot after successful return

Goodman eyes world title shot after successful return

Goodman eyes world title shot after successful return

Australian super-bantamweight Sam Goodman has set up a potential world title fight in the US with a unanimous points win over Mexican Cesar Vaca.

Comeback complete: Garside dominates in return to ring

Comeback complete: Garside dominates in return to ring

Comeback complete: Garside dominates in return to ring

Comeback complete: Garside dominates in return to ring

Not even a first-round cut to the eye could stop Harry Garside proving he belongs in the professional boxing arena with a crushing victory over Charlie Bell.

Tszyu forecasts belt in his house after Fundora rematch

Tszyu forecasts belt in his house after Fundora rematch

Tszyu forecasts belt in his house after Fundora rematch

Tszyu forecasts belt in his house after Fundora rematch

Taming Sebastian Fundora's 'God-given' abilities is top of Tim Tszyu's priorities when he seeks to avenge his bloody loss to the American in Las Vegas.

Goodman focused on hitting hard, not protecting eye

Goodman focused on hitting hard, not protecting eye

Goodman focused on hitting hard, not protecting eye

Goodman focused on hitting hard, not protecting eye

Sam Goodman is high on confidence before his fight on Wednesday night and says a world title will be the last stone unturned once he dispatches Cesar Vaca.

'Come get it': new Aussie champ calls out Volk nemesis

'Come get it': new Aussie champ calls out Volk nemesis

'Come get it': new Aussie champ calls out Volk nemesis

'Come get it': new Aussie champ calls out Volk nemesis

Jack Della Maddalena has grand plans for his title defence after becoming the third Australian to win a UFC title, beating welterweight champion Belal Muhammad.

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Della Maddalena keen to hold UFC title defence in Perth

Australian Jack Della Maddalena tips he'll score a third round knock-out in his UFC welterweight title bout against champion Belal Muhammad in Montreal.

Unretired Andrew Moloney back in world title frame

Andrew Moloney has been offered a path to a second world title, less than a year after the Australian, stewing over a controversial loss, quit boxing in a rage.

Heavyweight hope Huni rockets into 'massive' title shot

Heavyweight hope Justis Huni has stepped in to take on British star Fabio Wardley in England for the WBA interim world title belt.

How Della Maddalena plans to become a UFC great

West Australian Jack Della Maddalena will fight for the UFC welterweight title when he fronts up to champion.

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Garside fights to find respect after Olympic stumble

Harry Garside was "embarrassed'' after crashing out of the Paris Olympics and is restarting his pro career to once again find self-respect as an athlete.

Tszyu eyes redemption in 'raining blood' Fundora fight

In a major twist, Australian boxing star Tim Tszyu will fight American Sebastian Fundora in a blockbuster world-title rematch in Las Vegas.

Volkanovski conquers adversity, wins second UFC title

Alexander Volkanovski sought to prove those who doubted him wrong in Miami and did just that by securing the UFC featherweight title via unanimous decision.

Volkanovski unfazed by losses as UFC title fight looms

Australian Alexander Volkanovski is only looking forward as a UFC featherweight title showdown looms with Brazilian Diego Lopes in Miami.

'One more year': Tszyu plots move to middleweight ranks

Australian boxing superstar Tim Tszyu says he will likely move up to the middleweight ranks next year after returning to the winners' list in Newcastle.

Tszyu back to his brutal best in TKO win over American

Former world champion Tim Tszyu has powered his way to a fourth-round TKO victory over American Joey Spencer in their super-welterweight showdown in Newcastle.

Opetaia title defence delayed after training mishap

Jai Opetaia's world title defence against Italy's Claudio Squeo has been moved from May 13 to June 8 because of injury to the Australian.

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