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Jeff Fenech (right) taking on Azumah Nelson in Las Vegas in 1991.

‘Do they say I am no longer a champion?’: Azumah Nelson responds to Fenech decision

Jeff Fenech felt justice was belatedly served when his controversial draw against Azumah Nelson was overturned. Now, Nelson has his say.

  • Adrian Proszenko
Shane Warne was caught for 99 off a no-ball.

Warnie’s century and other sporting wrongs that need righting

In the wake of Jeff Fenech being awarded a world title three decades on, it’s only right the ICC awards Shane Warne a posthumous century.

  • Iain Payten
Jeff Fenech versus Azumah Nelson in Las Vegas in 1991.

‘Long time coming’: Fenech awarded fourth world title decades after Nelson fight

It has taken more than 30 years, but justice has finally been served after Jeff Fenech was retrospectively awarded a win.

  • Adrian Proszenko
George Kambosos and Devin Haney will meet again on Sunday.

Sugar, urgency and the warrior code: How Kambosos can beat Haney

The lightweight title contender could become just the ninth undisputed champion of boxing’s four-belt era if he beats Devin Haney in Melbourne on Sunday.

  • Caden Helmers
Jeff Fenech trains Brock Jarvis in his home gym in Five Dock, Sydney.

‘Biggest 24 hours in Australian boxing’: Fenech eyeing Festival of the Fist

Jeff Fenech believes the Australian boxing scene is coming into a golden age as Brock Jarvis and George Kambosos prepare for defining moments this weekend.

  • Adrian Proszenko
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Jeff Fenech celebrates with Con Spiropoulos at the Marrickville Hotel. This was the image used in the paper.

From the Archives, 1985: Slam, bam Fenech in the ninth

The Herald was there when Jeff Fenech pummelled his way to win the International Boxing Federation world bantamweight title from Japan’s Satoshi Shingaki.

  • Malcolm Brown
Brock Jarvis (left) won a tough bout against Ernesto Saulong during their 'Battle of Bendigo' bout.

Fenech’s protege ready to make his mark on America

Australian boxer Brock Jarvis, with Jeff Fenech in his corner, is looking forward to fighting in front of American fans for the first time on Sunday.

  • Adrian Proszenko
Mundine and John Wayne Parr exchange blows.

‘Why are you doing this?’: Mundine reveals dad’s fears before fight

The 45-year-old will get into the ring again in March, and Jeff Fenech and Mundine’s father Tony have urged him to retire. But ‘The Man’ says he can’t.

  • Christian Nicolussi
Steve Roach and Jeff Fenech have spoken out on their "forgetfulness" after years of concussions.

Roach and Fenech speak out on 'forgetfulness' after concussions

Rugby league hero Steve Roach said he was in denial for a "long, long time" about how head knocks had affected him over the years.

  • Sarah Keoghan

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