For Regan: A decade of pain behind Paro’s rise to boxing elite
Most know Liam Paro as one of the golden boys of Australian boxing. But his tough exterior hides an inner pain dating back 10 years to the death of his best mate.
Combat Sport
Nuclear war fears won’t stop crazy new sport’s next move
Despite the increasing tensions in the Middle East, the most controversial new sport on the planet is going ahead with its planned eight-man elimination tournament in Dubai.
The loss that really stings Aussie boxing star
Ahead of his blockbuster fight against Argentinian Ayrton Osmar Gimenez, Liam Wilson reveals the fight that keeps him up at night.
Aussie boxer’s ‘young, hungry lion’ Maroons inspiration
For Queensland, it was ‘out with the old and in with the new’ which delivered an Origin II upset – and Liam Paro is drawing inspiration from the Maroons for his own boxing resurrection.
The rising Aussie star who wowed GGG without knowing it
Aussie boxer Callum Peters was one half of the Paris Olympics’ best fight. It saw him come face-to-face with one of boxing’s greatest ever fighters – not that he realised it.
Tszyu takes inspiration from Volk in Fundora revenge mission
Tim Tszyu has declared America “an illusion” amid criticism of his decision to stay at home and prepare for his rematch against boxing’s two metre giant Sebastian Fundora.
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.
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.
Rising Aussie star Goodman lands surprise title fight
After chasing a fight with Naoya Inoue for year, Sam Goodman has swooped in to ‘steal’ the Japanese champion’s future opponent.
Punch of a lifetime KOs Huni after dominating rest of world title fight
Justis Huni dominated the entire fight, but made one crucial error against Fabio Wardley in their heavyweight world title clash in England.
How Rabbitohs tragic Opetaia earned Souths warrior’s respect
Jai Opetaia is South Sydney Rabbitohs diehard, and followed in the footsteps of legendary Bunnies captain John Sattler when he won a world title with a broken jaw. This is how Opetaia earned the Souths’ legend’s respect.
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.
Hidden reasons behind Opetaia’s chase for WBO belt
Jai Opetaia is the IBF and Ring Magazine cruiserweight world champion, but the Aussie pound-for-pound king desperately wants the WBO title as well. This is why.
‘Everyone else second’: Boxing elite crown Aussie pound-for-pound king
CODE Sports reached out to a who’s who of past and present boxers for their Australian pound-for-pound lists. One name came out on top unanimously.
‘Towering inferno’ launches pre-fight grenade at Tszyu camp
Sebastian Fundora and Tim Tszyu faced off in Los Angeles ahead of their rematch on July 19 – and the ‘Towering Inferno’ took the opportunity to take a pot-shot at the Australian’s closest allies.
Aussie heavyweight hoping to achieve rare feat in Ashes bout
Brisbane sensation Justis Huni is aiming to become just the second Australian heavyweight in more than 100 years to win a world title. But he will need to get past a man who has a lethal strike rate.
Wilson’s vow to earn shot after missing Tszyu-Pacquiao undercard
Liam Wilson is potentially one win away from landing another world title shot, but he was excruciatingly close to being added to one of the biggest cards of the year.
Tszyu reveals truth about Manny Pacquiao spar session
Tim Tszyu’s world title rematch has finally been made official as the Aussie reveals more details of his 2019 sparring sessions with champion Manny Pacquiao.
SBW apologises for promoting Run it Straight after teen’s death
Sonny Bill Williams has apologised for sharing a video promoting ‘Run it Straight’ just days after a teenager in New Zealand died while playing a similar game with friends.
Olympic champion forced to prove she is a woman
The Algerian boxer who courted so much controversy during the Paris Olympics has been banned from competing in future events by World Boxing until genetic testing is undertaken.
Boxing great chasing Aussie rematch after Vegas showdown
He’s pound-for-pound one of the best fighters in history, and Terence Crawford has his sights set on an Aussie rematch, as he lands in Australia for the week.
‘Get your ass to LA’: Tszyu urged to take training to Pacman
Tim Tszyu has been urged to head to America, where he could spend time training alongside one of the greatest of all time.
Wallaby behemoth reveals shock boxing plan
Wallabies enforcer Lukhan Salakaia-Loto has outlined his plans to start boxing – after the 201cm, 124kg behemoth takes care of the Lions. And he’s got one of Australia’s top boxers in his corner.
‘Jealous’, ‘fake’: Team Kambosos ignites Paro war
Another bitter Australian boxing rivalry is set to explode as Queensland’s Liam Paro has defended himself after he was sprayed in social media comments by George Kambosos and his dad, Jim.
‘Never forgive myself’: Ref hits back after online abuse
One of Australia’s leading boxing referees has responded after copping a week of online abuse for stopping Harry Garside’s comeback fight.
‘Just the beginning’: Paro sets sights on world title return
Liam Paro is coming home to headline a historic card in north Queensland as the Mackay mauler vowed to conquer the world again in honour of the Cowboys best mate he lost too soon.
Baby-faced assassins: Meet the new Green-Mundine
The most spiteful rivalry in Australian boxing history is set to be revived nearly 20 years after the first Danny Green-Anthony Mundine fight – with their superstar sons reigniting the feud.
Aussie boxing’s No. 1 heavyweight slams SBW requirements
The golden boy of Australian heavyweight boxing says the only chance Sonny Bill Williams has of defeating Paul Gallen is if the bout is fought like a ‘corporate’ match.
Barbs between Gal and Sonny Bill take ugly turn
Paul Gallen was a no-show at a scheduled press conference promoting his fight with Sonny Bill Williams and the pair are throwing accusations back and forward.
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