Zerafa calls out Thurman for PPV showdown ahead of title shot
Michael Zerafa says he‘s willing to step in and defeat showman Keith Thurman if Tim Tszyu says no ahead of a possible world title fight in his hometown of Melbourne.
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Coached via text with mum in the corner: Unlikely Aussie world champ
A decade ago, no one would train rookie boxer Viviana Ruiz. Now she’s a world champion, having risen through the ranks with her mum in her corner, coaching her via texts from her boyfriend.
‘Be a man’: Gallen roasts SBW after world champ calls them out
Paul Gallen has put bitter rival Sonny Bill Williams firmly under the magnifying glass after the pair were called out by boxing world champion Jai Opetaia.
World’s strongest man KO’s fighter in 30 secs
There has been chaos and controversy as the ‘World’s Strongest Man’ knocked out his opponent before being forced to offer an apology.
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Title fight descends into chaos after rogue kick, calls for DQ
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‘Don’t do it, Gal’: Mates urge warhorse not to fall for SBW trap
David Riccio has known Paul Gallen for 20 years, attending the NRL legend’s wedding and having written his autobiography. Last week, he rang Gallen with a simple message about fighting Sonny Bill Williams.
Nikita Tszyu shares injury timeline after surprise wedding reveal
Nikita Tszyu has cleared up confusion around his wedding earlier this year amid delay to his recovery from hand surgery that will likely push his return to the boxing ring back to the middle of the year.
Nikita Tszyu’s return to the ring
Nikita Tszyu’s return to the ring is likely to be pushed back until June or July as he continues his recovery from hand surgery.
Piers Morgan interview descends into chaos
Piers Morgan has opened up about the “most tense interview” he has ever been a part of as footage of the interaction comes to light.
‘I’m still sharp’: Mundine opens up on boxing return
Australian boxing legend Anthony Mundine will return to the ring for the first time in several years on Friday night. The 49-year-old has declared he’s still sharp ahead of the event against a kickboxing world champ.
Aussie superfight agreed, $1m detail emerges
A showdown between former footy players Paul Gallen and Sonny Bill Williams appears to finally be on the cards this year.
Aussie boxing bombshell as Gal-SBW superfight revived
The superstar showdown between Paul Gallen and Sonny Bill Williams is back on the cards. After more than a decade of negotiations, the fight is now closer than ever. Full details inside.
Why Thurman’s knockout win may spell bad news for Team Tszyu
Keith Thurman’s win over Brock Jarvis instantly went viral on social media. And that could be bad news for a number of reasons.
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