UFC: Whittaker locks in long awaited Abu Dhabi blockbuster
Robert Whittaker has confirmed his next blockbuster event, with the UFC fighter to finally take on Khamzat Chimaev in Abu Dhabi as he continues his push for the middleweight title.
Robert Whittaker has confirmed his next blockbuster event, with the UFC fighter to finally take on Khamzat Chimaev in Abu Dhabi as he continues his push for the middleweight title.
The Imane Khelif gender eligibility scandal has taken another extraordinary twist with the International Boxing Association awarding money to her beaten rival despite quitting the Olympics.
The gender debate raged for a second day in Paris. Just 24 hours of Imane Khelif belted her Italian rival, a second intersex athlete won — and was snubbed by her teary opponent.
A boxing powder keg has exploded in Paris after Algerian intersex fighter Imane Khelif demolished Italy’s Angela Carini, who was reduced to tears after copping a punch that busted her nose. Khelif’s next opponent says she is ready for the challenge.
The controversy surrounding transgender athletes at the Paris Games has taken an ugly turn with the International Olympic Committee and boxing’s governing body engaging in a war of words.
In just his second fight back after an 18-month lay-off, Sydney boxer Brock Jarvis will lay it all on the line in one of Australian boxing’s biggest gambles.
Australian pro boxer Jordan Roesler is used to dodging punches but on an abrupt fitness trip ahead of his title fight, he was forced to dodge something far worse.
Queensland boxer Liam Wilson is eyeing a rematch with the man who took the title he believes should be his, and it could be held on home soil this year.
A cut eye has reopened causing Sam Goodman to postpone his superfight against Japan’s Naoya Inoue for a second time. Graphic Warning: Click here to see the photo.
Jai Opetaia inflicted a devastating knockout of David Nyika and then issued a warning to Gilberto Ramirez, while his promoter suggested an even bigger fight. WATCH FULL HIGHLIGHTS
A Gold Coast Married At First Sight contestant who doubles as a kickboxing world champion could be set to step into the ring with a renowned UFC fighter after an online feud between the pair.
Jai Opetaia has warned his dangerous rival David Nyika to brace for a world of hurt and declared there will be no complacency in his relentless quest for boxing “greatness”.
As he prepares to defend the IBF cruiserweight world title, Jai Opetaia reflects on his end goal – taking care of his friends and family – and pays tribute to one mate that won’t be there to support him.
Self-imposed gap years, injuries, shock setbacks, retirement backflips – these are the Australian athletes and coaches on the comeback to their respective sports in 2025.
From Australia’s record golden haul at the Paris Games to controversies that split the sporting world – we look back at 100 moments that shaped the sporting calendar.
Tim Tszyu has married long-term partner Alexandra in Sydney in an intimate ceremony in front of 120 people. SEE PICTURES FROM INSIDE THE WEDDING.
Sam Goodman freely admits he wasn’t cut out to dig ditches. Listen to the podcast to hear how he landed a life-changing world title fight.
Oleksandr Usyk is still boxing’s undisputed kingpin, holding off legend Tyson Fury in a 12-round slugfest in Saudi Arabia – but the fight continued after the unanimous decision.
Demsey McKean says he’s undaunted by the task of taking on Britain’s Moses Itauma — a boxer hailed the second coming of Mike Tyson. PETER BADEL has the latest on the historic bout.
The big day has arrived with champion boxer Tim Tszyu and fiancee Alexandra Constantine set to exchange vows at a special ceremony in Sydney’s east.
Ben ‘Hypebeast’ Hussain has added fuel to the fire of a domestic rivalry with Brock Jarvis, taking to social media to trigger a fight campaign and declaring he’s ‘too dangerous’ for his rivals.
Jai Opetaia is set to face Oceanic rival David Nyika for the IBF World Cruiserweight title on January 8, for what is already being dubbed the trans-tasman fight of the decade. Full story:
Australia’s youngest ever pro boxer is now the youngest winner in Australian boxing history. Fifteen-year-old Benji Birchell secured a first-round knockout on debut – and celebrated with pizza.
Nikita Tszyu will be back in the ring early next year – with a domestic pay per view blockbuster on the cards. And it could be a chance to settle a bitter family feud.
Sam Goodman’s team will celebrate Australia Day on January 24th in Tokyo, with his rescheduled super-bantamweight world title now even more important according to the man himself.
Jeff Fenech has put the blowtorch to the judging of domestic boxing following one of the worst decisions in Australian boxing history, calling for more accountability for “ruining peoples’ lives and the sport”.
Tim Tszyu has apologised to Australia for his shock world title defeat to Bakhram Murtazaliev and has already begun planning his comeback to the top of the boxing world.
Sam Goodman’s world title blockbuster is back on after initial fears a training mishap would shatter his historic bid for glory.
Brock Jarvis had little trouble defeating his opponent and wasted no time in calling for a more famous foe to fight him next, but it was the result of the co-main event that caught the eye of many.
Tim Tszyu has revealed the vow he made to his grandpa about never fighting Michael Zerafa after the controversial cancellation of their blockbuster bout in 2021.
