Tszyu’s 10-year booze ban: Secrets of a boxing machine
Tim Tszyu puts his world title on the line in Sunday’s blockbuster against Brian Mendoza. Team Tszyu provides an insight into the ‘disturbing’ dedication of Australia’s world champion.
Boxing & MMA
‘In our blood’: Aussie champs’ bold prediction for Tszyu-Mendoza
Australia’s world champion Jai Opetaia has backed Tim Tszyu to bludgeon Brian Mendoza, declaring his fellow Aussie is on another level to the American dangerman.
Rose braces for historic fights ahead of Voice referendum
It’s a big weekend for George Rose, with Tim Tszyu defending his world title, a new Australian title featuring the Indigenous flag and what he hopes is a win for the Yes vote.
Tszyu takes jab at enemy’s ‘b***hiness’
Challenger Brian Mendoza has promised to spoil Tim Tszyu’s plans to become “the face of boxing worldwide” as the duo prepare to face off.
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Gal slams next opponent as ‘15-minute NRL player’
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NRL reject still completely clueless
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‘Embarrassing’: Gallen ruins boxing rival
Paul Gallen assassinated NRL rival Josh Aloiai in their first face-to-face meeting on Monday — but he also took one on the chin.
Viral photo exposes UFC boss mid-fight
The big boss Dana White was Octagon-side for UFC 268 but his attention was firmly on the other side of the country during a title fight.
‘Insane’ knockout stuns boxing world
The world is asking what’s next for Canelo Alvarez and the answer could be right under his nose as fans lost their minds for a one-punch stunner.
Boxing ‘killer’ makes ‘terrifying’ history
Saul “Canelo” Alvarez has pulled off the unthinkable with his stunning victory over Caleb Plant, making history by cleaning out the entire super middleweight division.
‘Ok then’: Fans stunned by greats’ shock fight
The world of celebrity boxing has stunned sports fans again after it was revealed that two former stars were going to lace up the gloves.
‘Iranian Hulk’ may have met his match
As if boxing couldn’t get weirder, two of the biggest men in the world are set to lace up the gloves and slug it out in the squared circle.
‘A real fight’: Historic boxing feud erupts
The bad blood is boiling up between Canelo Alvarez and Caleb Plant ahead of their historic super-middleweight unification fight.
Superstar chasing slice of boxing history
He’s one of the biggest stars in world boxing and Canelo Alvarez will be looking for a slice of history in his blockbuster fight on Sunday.
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