Aussie’s last minute call up for shock ‘Rocky-like’ world title shot
Like a scene out of a Rocky movie, Justis Huni could soon be a world champion after a shock call up to fight for a heavyweight world title.
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From racing royalty to the ring: Leek all in on boxing greatness
Mitch Leek is used to ride horses on the morning of his fights and was prepared to follow in his ancestors racing footsteps, but he’s now all in on his rising professional boxing career.
US star could feature as part of Tszyu’s ‘vengeance’ rematch
Tim Tszyu’s path towards becoming a two-time world champion has just opened up, with several names being mentioned to appear on the card of a much-anticipated rematch.
Watch: OnlyFans star explodes after dumpster fire boxing debut
Former Supercars driver-turned-OnlyFans star Renee Gracie has tried her hand at a new sport – but her boxing debut turned into a farce, complete with deliberate kicks, wrestling and ugly sledges.
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.
‘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.
Australia’s only world champion savages ‘soft’ SBW-Gal super fight
It’s the Australian boxing showdown a decade in the making – but Paul Gallen’s battle with Sonny Bill Williams doesn’t excite everyone, including world champion Jai Opetaia.
Goodman’s eye-watering financial toll after injury ruins title fight
Sam Goodman was set to make over a million dollars for his world title fight with Naoya Inoue. He has now revealed the extent of the financial turmoil he went through after missing out on the bout.
Two-time undisputed champion Crawford heading to Australia
Two-time undisputed world champion Terence Crawford is officially heading to Australia this year. Find out where, and why, inside.
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.
‘I’ll beat him with one arm’: Aussie boxer’s heroic victory
He’s been banned from fighting in his hometown, but Hass Hamdan just scored one of the gutsiest performances by an Aussie boxer, battling through torn biceps in Saudi Arabia.
‘Spiritual journey’: Garside ditches the dresses in return to the ring
He’s represented by a talent agency that also has RayGunn, and No Limit boxing desperately need his star power. But Harry Garside explains why you won’t see him in a dress again.
‘Lot of cats in boxing’: Olympian’s brewing feud set to explode
Following his Paris heartbreak, Harry Garside will make his professional boxing return in May, but already a former rival who’s Olympic dream he crushed, wants to settle a score.
It’s finally on!: Gallen, SBW, set for superfight 10 years in the making
After 10 years of false starts, broken promises and bitter words, Paul Gallen and Sonny Bill Williams will finally trade blows in a $2 million trans-Tasman, cross-code grudge match.
‘Needs to happen’: Volkanovski’s homecoming wish after title epic
Alex Volkanovski has returned to Australia, revealing what he wants next, while confirming how close he came to disaster against Diego Lopes.
Rugby league giant a heavyweight champion in the making
He’s a big bopper on the footy field, and one of Australia’s hottest boxing stars backs Nelson Asofa-Solomona to make an impact in the ring too.
Vintage Volk winds back the clock and silences critics in title fight epic
Alex Volkanovski has wound back the clock to silence his critics and reclaim the featherweight title, in an emotional five round epic over Diego Lopez.
How cult online cooking show helped Volk regain his fire
Alex Volkanovski understands why some people have written him off after more than a year out of the cage. He talks to Brendan Bradford about why that’s not the case.
‘Bring it home’: Volk gets premier backing
Alexander Volkanovski has received some heavyweight backing ahead of his world title showdown with Diego Lopes in Miami this weekend.
One of UFC’s rising stars threatens to end Volk’s career
Brazilian rising star Diego Lopes had a couple of wake up calls for Alex Volkanovski ahead of their UFC featherweight world title fight.
Volk delivers f-bomb laden promise in wild UFC press conference
Alex Volkanovski promised to bring the world title back to Australia, but four other featherweights stole the show in a wild press conference in Miami.
‘Ready to rule the world’: New York plans in motion for Tszyu
From Tszyucastle to Tszyu York? No Limit boss Matt Rose already has big plans for Tim Tszyu after his career resurrecting demolition of Joey Spencer.
‘I’m back, baby!’ Watch Tszyu make rival quit in brutal demolition
Tim Tszyu is back! After back-to-back losses, the Australian boxing phenom answered his critics in the most brutal fashion, forcing Joey Spencer’s team to throw in the towel.
‘Feel every punch’: Why Tszyu’s mum won’t watch another fight
Natasha Tszyu likens watching her sons box to a mother dog caring for her puppies, and Australia’s first lady of boxing has had enough of watching her puppies get hit.
Tszyu written off by former champion before career-defining fight
As Tim Tszyu prepares to save his boxing career, one former world champion has already written him off and another ready to take him on after the bout against Joey Spencer. Details for the fight here.
First Tszyu, then Spencer wants to create dual sport history
Joey Spencer won’t be content just to win a boxing world title. He wants to create his own unique piece of history.
Chaos, abuse, premonitions and the fight that nearly broke Tszyu
Tim Tszyu’s world came crashing down with successive defeats in the US. Now, through wife Alexandra, we take you inside the post-fight hospital vigil, chaotic aftermath and a haunting premonition.
Mind over matter: Tszyu’s mystery secret weapon for mental edge
There were fears for Tim Tszyu’s long-term health after hitting the canvas four times in his last loss. But brain scans have cleared Tszyu of any damage — and he has a secret mental weapon in his corner.
‘He left’: The missing piece in Team Tszyu was never Kostya
Kostya Tszyu won’t be in Tim’s corner this weekend, but there’s another change to Team Tszyu that could prove even more crucial as he looks to halt his losing run.
Tszyu responds to fiery Fenech criticism ahead of blockbuster
Aussie boxing legend Jeff Fenech has launched a scathing attack towards Tim Tszyu’s team. Now the man himself has had his right of reply.
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