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Tszyu: I was robbed in shameful way by Zerafa

Jan 23, 2026 06:34 0 5 0 0

Nikita Tszyu says he was robbed of proving his boxing worth in a shameful way by Michael Zerafa in their farcical fight.

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Russell's defense on Garcia-Barrios undercard

Jan 22, 2026 22:55 0 13 0 0

Gary Antuanne Russell's WBA junior welterweight title defense against Andy Hiraoka has landed on the undercard of Ryan Garcia challenging WBC welterweight champion Mario Barrios on February 21 at T-Mo…

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Usyk targeted for record-breaking fight on YouTube

Jan 20, 2026 13:27 0 7 0 0

Ed Pereira, CEO of new boxing events company iV Boxing which plans a series of events this year, wants to make Oleksandr Usyk one of the most recognisable athletes in the world.

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Hearn: AJ 'to take his time to get back on track'

Jan 18, 2026 16:24 0 3 0 0

Eddie Hearn has said that Anthony Joshua "will take his time to get back on track" as the boxer continues his recovery from a car crash which killed two close friends.

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V. Ortiz suing Golden Boy, seeks to void contract

Jan 17, 2026 04:05 0 5 0 0

Vergil Ortiz Jr. is suing Golden Boy Promotions for breach of contract, seeking to end the relationship amid failed negotiations for a fight with Jaron "Boots" Ennis.

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Asofa-Solomona makes explosive pro boxing debut

Jan 17, 2026 02:50 0 11 0 0

Dual Melbourne Storm NRL premiership winner Nelson Asofa-Solomona wants a piece of any rugby league player who dares to enter the ring after making a statement boxing debut.

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Controversy aplenty as Tszyu, Zerafa grudge fight ends in anticlimactic no contest

Jan 17, 2026 01:35 0 7 0 0

Nikita Tszyu and Michael Zerafa's high-profile fight at the Brisbane Entertainment Centre ended in a controversial no contest after just two rounds of action.

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Anthony Joshua back in gym after car crash

Jan 16, 2026 15:03 0 3 0 0

Anthony Joshua has returned to the gym as he continues his recovery from a car crash which killed two close friends.

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In a cruel and unforgiving sport, Smith provides a welcome dose of joy

Jan 16, 2026 14:51 0 10 0 0

Dalton Smith's world title capture was proof that good guys do, sometimes -- even in boxing -- finish finish...

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Canelo to return to ring for 'big fight' on Sept. 12

Jan 16, 2026 01:34 0 10 0 0

Former undisputed super middleweight champion Canelo Alvarez will return to the ring on Sept. 12, Turki Alalshikh announced Thursday.

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Tszyu, Zerafa almost come to blows at weigh-in

Jan 16, 2026 00:37 0 14 0 0

Michael Zerafa and Nikita Tszyu had to be separated by security ahead of their blood feud boxing showdown as both explained why their animosity runs deep.

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Shalom: Deal close for Mayer, Price title clash

Jan 15, 2026 17:07 0 12 0 0

Ben Shalom has revealed "repeated offers" have been made for Lauren Price to fight Mikaela Mayer in Cardiff and believes a deal is close.

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