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Controversial fight takes fresh twist with backstage admission
1+ hour, 23+ min ago (385+ words) Michael Zerafa has hinted he may retire from boxing in an expletive-laden rant after his hostile bout against Nikita Tszyu ended in controversy. Furious fans hurled beer cans and water bottles into the ring after the referee stopped the fight…...
Sensational accusation levelled at Tim Tszyu ahead of crunch bout
1+ mon, 4+ day ago (413+ words) Velazquez (18-1-0, 15KOs) finally arrived on Australian shores on Friday, giving the undefeated American powerhouse less than a week to prepare for next Wednesday night's fight in Sydney. Due to arrive last Wednesday, it is understood Velazquez was blocked from leaving Los…...
Volk admits to retirement concerns: ‘I’ve got four kids’
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (397+ words) Australian UFC star Alexander Volkanovski has no plans to ride off into the sunset just yet. The two-time featherweight champion says he's only focused on sending a statement to rivals when he meets Diego Lopes at Sydney's Qudos Bank Arena…...
Aussie boxer left rattled by powerhouse rival’s unexpected no-show
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (231+ words) Like copping a heavy jab to the chin, Tim Tszyu has been left reeling by the revelation his opponent has been waylaid in the US ahead of the Australian superstar's redemption quest in Sydney. Undefeated American powerhouse Anthony Velazquez was…...
Aussie world champion eats ‘humble pie’ before thunderous KO
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (617+ words) Jai Opetaia has defied a second-round scare to land a thunderous left hook on his latest would-be challenger in another emphatic world cruiserweight title defence from the Australian. The Ring and IBF champion stopped previously unbeaten German Huseyin Cinkara in…...
Bruce McAvaney reaches rarefied air with prestigious honour
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (601+ words) Seven West Media is proud to congratulate Bruce McAvaney OAM on receiving the World Athletics President's Award for his lifelong support and contributions to athletics broadcasting. Presented on Sunday night in Monaco by Sebastian Coe, the World Athletics President's Award…...
Heavyweight world champion facing ban after testing positive
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (275+ words) New Zealand's former heavyweight world boxing champion Joseph Parker has failed a dope test taken on the day he fought Britain's Fabio Wardley last month. His manager Frank Warren's Queensberry Promotions confirmed the news on Friday as British media reported…...
FBI investigating UFC betting scandal
2+ mon, 1+ week ago (352+ words) UFC CEO Dana White is in communication with the FBI following suspicious betting activity that occurred on their UFC Vegas 110 card last weekend. The UFC head honcho spoke out about the situation earlier in the week, saying that their betting…...
Champion trainer responds to bombshell Everest rumour
3+ mon, 4+ day ago (552+ words) Champion trainer David Hayes has laughed off suggestions that superstar sprinter Ka Ying Rising is in doubt for The Everest after the rumour mill went into overdrive over the weekend. Some betting markets for Saturday's $20 million feature at Randwick were…...
‘Shattered’ champ destroys former club with brutal one-word takedown
3+ mon, 1+ week ago (880+ words) Essendon champion David Zaharakis has ripped into his old club, calling it a "rabble" and saying it is "going backwards". It is a massive whack from Zaharakis who played 226 games for the Bombers between 2009 and 2021, and was at the club…...