Gallen-SBW card in turmoil after sensational withdrawal
The other major fight set for the Paul Gallen and Sonny Bill Williams card is no more after a former Aussie UFC star pulled the pin, five weeks out from fight night.
Boxing & MMA
Aussie breaks opponent’s jaw, calls his shot
Australia’s Jai Opetaia has continued his undefeated run, dispatching his latest opponent in brutal fashion on Sunday night.
Opetaia camp chasing seven-figure Suncorp supercard with Tszyu
Suncorp Stadium could host a seven-figure supercard, with Jai Opetaia’s promoter Mick Francis rallying Australian boxing to unite to put on the kind of show never before seen on these shores.
‘Zurdo next!’: Opetaia batters Squeo, calls out Mexican champ
Jai Opetaia has doubled down on his callout of Gilberto ‘Zurdo’ Ramirez after putting a savage beating on Claudio Squeo.
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Rising Aussie star Goodman lands surprise title fight
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Punch of a lifetime KOs Huni after dominating rest of world title fight
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How Rabbitohs tragic Opetaia earned Souths warrior’s respect
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Opetaia makes weight for title defence
Boxing: Jai Opetaia’s title defence on the Gold Coast is official after both boxers made weight for their highly anticipated bout.
Health scare in Opetaia camp, US boxing star cops massive swipe
A visit to the hospital for Jai Opetaia’s father has been downplayed ahead of the Aussie world champion’s IBF cruiserweight title defence, while he did take aim at an American boxing star.
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