World Boxing
Tszyu conquers himself, and American opponent, in stunning comeback
By his own admission, a third consecutive loss would have spelled the end of his career. However, Tim Tszyu’s comeback win against Joey Spencer changes everything.
- Adrian Proszenko
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‘It changes you, spiritually, mentally’: Tim Tszyu was humbled in his last fight. Can he climb off the canvas?
After consecutive defeats, Tim Tszyu’s career is at a crossroads. Sunday’s fight will determine whether he’s on the path back to a world title or retirement.
- Adrian Proszenko
The world’s scariest man. The father of five Georges. A $220m grill deal. George Foreman did it all
Olympic gold medals and heavyweight world titles two decades apart just scrape the surface of the life of the iconic American.
- Victor Mather
American boxing legend George Foreman dead at 76
American George Foreman, one of the great second acts in sports who reclaimed the heavyweight boxing title after coming out of retirement, has died at the age of 76.
- Reuters
Tszyu-Thurman clash looms after American knocks out local hope Jarvis
After knocking out local hope Brock Jarvis in spectacular fashion, two-time world champion Keith Thurman has turned his attention towards another potential Australian opponent.
- Adrian Proszenko
‘Going to jail was the best thing for me’: How Senior’s mistake guides his son
Alex Leapai Senior spent six months in prison before pursuing world glory. Now, his son has left the NRL behind in a bid to do what his father could not.
- Nick Wright
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Aussie coach caught in sport’s big divide that Trump has been asked to fix
Veteran trainer Gerry Murphy has been slapped with a ban by boxing authorities for alleged involvement with a breakaway organisation. He is vowing to fight it.
- Chris Barrett
‘I love being a man, but it’s tough at times’: Harry Garside
“We don’t have the same emotional support systems as women,” says the 27-year-old boxer.
- Jane Rocca
Jai Opetaia v David Nyika LIVE updates: IBF World Titles on the line on the Gold Coast
Jai Opetaia defends his IBF and Ring Magazine titles against New Zealand’s Olympic bronze medallist David Nyika on the Gold Coast
- Jonathan Drennan
‘Judges got it wrong’: Fury anger after Usyk wins on points to retain heavyweight crowns
Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk was too strong for Tyson Fury for the second time in a year, after an Aussie was swiftly knocked out in an earlier fight.
- Reuters
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