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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.

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

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

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

'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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Doors opening as Paro locks in title eliminator

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

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

'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.

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

'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.

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Threats and $50k bets set chaotic Kambosos scene

Threats and $50k bets set chaotic Kambosos scene

Threats and $50k bets set chaotic Kambosos scene

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

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

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

'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

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

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

'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

Injured Huni counts cost of world title near-miss

Injured Huni counts cost of world title near-miss

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

Best buds: how Opetaia and Crawford hit it off

Best buds: how Opetaia and Crawford hit it off

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

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

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

'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.

Aussie boxer given title chance due to pregnant pause

Aussie boxer given title chance due to pregnant pause

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.

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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

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.

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

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.

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'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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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