Champion Aussie boxer admits to stealing dog food from Coles
Sam Goodman had just closed on a new house when his million-dollar payday went up in smokes. It left him scrambling to make ends meet.
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‘Blessing’ for Tszyu to be on same card as all-time great
Speaking for the first time since the news that his rematch with Sebastian Fundora would land on the same card as Manny Pacquiao, Tim Tszyu confirms he trained with the champion in the Philippines.
Goodman, Garside win in returns as heavyweights deliver
Stevan Ivic and Toese Vousiutu have faced off in a ‘fight of the year’ contender as Sam Goodman and Harry Garside earned crucial victories in their returns to the ring.
Vegas or bust: High stakes laid bare for Goodman’s biggest fight
With a world title shot within arm’s reach, the brutally high stakes have been laid bare for the biggest fight of Sam Goodman’s life on Wednesday night against Cesar Vaca.
Shock title fight offer sweetens Reda’s pursuit of Garside
One of the most highly anticipated domestic grudge matches may have just taken another step closer after a shock title fight offer.
‘Cartel can’t fight for him’: Aussie hero shuts down Vaca threats
The war of words between Aussie hero Sam Goodman and dangerous Mexican Cesar Vaca has begun ahead of their PPV showdown on Wednesday.
‘F***ing good’: Aussie claims UFC title in Fight of the Year contender
Jack della Maddalena has become just the third Australian UFC champion, and already has his sights set on a revenge mission.
Son of league great helping Garside sledgehammer the haters
A lot has changed since Harry Garside’s bronze medal in Tokyo, but the 27-year-old has insisted he’s adding knockout power to his punches thanks to his longtime strength and conditioning trainer.
Tszyu rematch set to feature all-time boxing great on same card
The rematch between Tim Tszyu and Sebastian Fundora just got even bigger with a boxing superstar set to be the co-main event in the United States.
Aussie blockbusters could be on the cards for Garside
Harry Garside is just days away from his return to professional boxing, but has already been linked to two huge domestic showdowns.
Former heavy world champ lashes SBW-Gallen fiasco
A former heavyweight world champion has joined cruiserweight king Jai Opetaia in calling out Paul Gallen and Sonny Bill Williams over their upcoming blockbuster fight.
Aussie to conquer biggest ‘monsters’ in boxing world
Written off by critics as too small, heavyweight Justis Huni is taking inspiration from the rise of former cruiserweight Oleksander Usyk ahead of the Aussie’s biggest bout of his career.
‘It was a laugh’: Goodman clears air about Dragons sledge
Australian boxer Sam Goodman has cleared up comments he made about Dragons forward Jaydn Su’A after his bombed try at Magic Round.
‘Too slick’: Tszyu’s bold Canelo-Crawford pick
Just hours after is was made official, Tim Tszyu gives his prediction for the Canelo Alvarez vs Terence Crawford super-fight in Las Vegas.
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.
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.
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