Khelif takes legal action over ‘evidence’ she has male biology
The Algerian boxer at centre of Olympic gender row has responded to French reports as the IOC says it is saddened by the abuse the boxer has received.
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‘I fear no-one’: Heavyweight star Huni calls out Fury
Australian boxing’s heavyweight golden boy Justis Huni says he fears no-one in his division and has called out Tyson Fury to stage a multimillion-dollar blockbuster at Suncorp Stadium.
Whittaker escapes broken jaw fears despite graphic aftermath
Robert Whittaker’s hopes of a title shot were ended inside a round at UFC 308. And a gruesome picture has revealed the extent of the damage. WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES.
‘See who gets the last laugh’: Holloway fires back at critics
Max Holloway has fired back at the critics who went after him following his third brutal UFC championship defeat to Alex Volkanovski as the Hawaiian sets himself for another crack at the belt this weekend.
UFC 308 Ultimate Guide: The Boogeyman’s chilling promise
Khamzat Chimaev is one of the scariest fighters in the UFC, and he’s promised Australian fight fans that they’re about to see why – but only after he narrowly made weight. Full details of his fight with Robert Whittaker, and the weigh-in near-drama, inside.
Goodman world title fight confirmed for Christmas Eve
After many months of waiting, Australian super-bantamweight boxer Sam Goodman has booked his chance at world title glory against a Japanese superstar riding a nine fight knockout streak.
Whittaker one boilover away from world title shot in Sydney
He’s the big betting underdog this weekend, but Robert Whittaker’s team has one eye on a world title homecoming in Sydney.
The Mundine mistake battered Tszyu cannot afford to make
Like so many champion Australian boxers, Tim Tszyu is at a crossroads right now. And the next decision he makes will define Tszyu’s legacy. He can’t be afraid to chase greatness, writes JAMIE PANDARAM.
Champ’s surprise Volkanovski call opens door for Sydney showdown
Featherweight champion Ilia Topuria is ready to hand Alex Volkanovski a massive boost with a home title fight for the Australian.
‘He’s that guy’: Volk comes out swinging for underfire Tszyu
Alex Volkanovski has launched a passionate defence of Tim Tszyu after the Aussie boxer’s shattering defeat to Bakhram Murtazaliev, hitting back at the armchair critics.
Zero cares: The Chimaev whispers that don’t worry Whittaker
Rob Whittaker is prepared for a hostile reception when he walks out to fight Khamzat Chimaev at UFC 308, but what he does not concern him is his opponent’s history of illness and struggling to make weight.
‘I will be back’: Tim Tszyu breaks silence after devastating knockout
Tim Tszyu has broken his silence for the first time since his devastating third round knockout in Florida vowing to find ‘answers’ and return better than ever.
‘What the f*** just happened’: Tszyu career left in tatters
Tim Tszyu was blown away by Bakhram Murtazaliev, going down four times inside three rounds in a horrific comeback that could have serious consequences. See how it unfolded and the aftermath here.
Five chaotic minutes that changed Tim Tszyu’s career forever
A gruesome five-minute period in Tim Tszyu’s loss to Sebastian Fundora back in March planted the seed for his brutal loss on Sunday — and it could have destructive impacts on his career, life and Australian boxing.
Tszyu’s biggest fight starts now after shattering loss
Tim Tszyu has the skills and heart to bounce back. But how will he recover from the mental scars, and physical damage, of this battering?
Viva Las Vegas! Tszyu’s shock move to conquer world
Tim Tszyu is leaving Australia. He has sold his $100,000 Chevy and ready to start a new life in America with his fiancee in his bid to scale world boxing’s highest of heights.
Kostya’s warrior gift for Tim comes with a whisper
Kostya Tszyu’s warrior beads are almost as iconic as his rat’s tail, and the ‘Thunder from Down Under’, so it was fitting that the boxing legend gifted his son Tim a special set ahead of Sunday’s IBF title fight.
‘I’m prepared to die’: Tszyu’s family-first mission
He will become a two-time world champion if he overcomes undefeated Bakhram Murtazaliev on Sunday. But Tim Tszyu isn’t just driven by belts — he wants to make the Tszyu clan the greatest boxing family of all-time.
Watch: Kostya Tszyu kills cornerman with kindness after Pickleball injury
The curse of Tim Tszyu’s corner has struck again with a Pickleball injury striking down a key team member, an injury that Kostya then made worse with some well-meaning first aid.
Australian stadium blockbuster on the line for Tszyu
Tim Tszyu can lock in a blockbuster stadium homecoming in Australia in December with a devastating world title win over Bakhram Murtazaliev this weekend.
Tszyu tees off on ‘unprofessional, stupid’ rival in heated spray
Tim Tszyu has launched into rival Bakhram Murtazaliev at their weigh-in, branding the Chechen world champion ‘stupid and unprofessional’ as he battles to make weight for their title fight.
Inside emotional 11-year Tszyu reunion – and one big admission
WATCH: For the first time in 11 years, Kostya Tszyu has seen his two sons face-to-face. Watch their heartwarming reunion ahead of Tim Tszyu’s blockbuster fight on Sunday.
How over 100 million could tune in for an Aussie takeover
Tim Tszyu and Mateo Tapia are getting set for an ‘Auslando’ takeover this weekend with ‘gigantic numbers’ expected to be tuning in on Sunday, as ads for the megafight roll out in prime time NFL slots.
Revealed: Australia’s pound-for-pound top 10 boxers ranked
According to boxing’s official record keeper, Tim Tszyu has plummeted down the rankings of Australia’s top pound-for pound male fighters, but our experts BRENDAN BRADFORD and PETER BADEL beg to differ.
Mental limits Tszyu passed to convince Kostya he was real deal
In an EXCLUSIVE interview, Kostya Tszyu takes us inside the father-son training camp that has him convinced son Tim can wipe the floor with rivals and soar to be world’s best.
‘Second isn’t good enough’: How Tszyu will topple Australia’s richest
Tim Tszyu has revealed his grand plan to topple Ben Simmons and Jordan Mailata to become Australia’s top paid athlete. And this weekend’s world title fight is the first step to making his lofty goal come true.
Controversial Strickland rumoured for UFC’s Sydney return
UFC is heading back to Australia, with Sydney booked for next February, but controversy could follow the event with the possible return of Sean Strickland. And the NSW Premier would rather an Australian hero to take the championship fight.
Tszyu turns to surprise choice to save day after cut man chaos
After losing the services of a key member to emergency surgery, Tim Tszyu’s camp have found an unlikely solution.
‘A lot of weaknesses’: Murtazaliev’s one-punch KO threat for Tszyu
Tim Tszyu’s Russian rival has lobbed a grenade at the Australian ahead of their world title fight in the US, hinting at his gameplan to take down the 29-year-old.
Tszyu dethroned as PFP ranking plummets
He is widely regarded as Australian boxing’s top dog, but Tim Tszyu has been knocked off his perch and is determined to regain top spot with a ‘bad ass’ performance in his world-title comeback fight on Sunday.
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