Whittaker one boilover away from world title shot in Sydney
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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.
Boxer ‘should go to jail’ after horror act
An MMA fighter making his boxing debut is facing a lifetime ban and possible criminal action after a horrific act in the ring.
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‘People coming after our family’: Nicoll’s incredible UFC journey
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Paddy Pimblett speaking about his football legend uncle and Ange Postecoglou
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In another life UFC champ could have been a rugby league star
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How Stewart Nicoll escaped ethnic and political turmoil in the Solomon Islands.
UFC debutant Stewart Nicoll recalls how he and his family escaped the Solomon Islands when he was six years old.
Phar Jack’s bid to horse around at UFC 305
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‘Insane’ Trump move rumour spreads
A rumour about Donald Trump’s first move after he was grazed by gunfire spread like wildfire only to be proven to be incorrect.
Goodman inspired by fellow Aussie’s upset to plot path to title blockbuster
Sam Goodman wants to join Liam Paro in earning one of Australian boxing’s greatest world title upsets, taking his fellow Aussie’s underdog victory as inspiration.
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