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Money-grabbing Mayweather's humiliating fall from grace

Boxer Floyd Mayweather has been less than inspirational during his UK tour.

Oliver Brown 10:10 AM   Floyd Mayweather's fall from grace is perfectly illustrated in a glorified village hall in Staffordshire.

50 Cent hits out at 'punk' boxer Dib

Dodging blows: Former IBF world champion Billy Dib.

Rapper 50 Cent his hit out at boxer Billy Dib, labelling the former IBF world champion a "punk" as the fallout from their bitter split continues.

Dib seeks solace in ring after wife's death

Dib, centre, training his brothers Youssef  and Billel.

Adrian Warren   Former world champion Billy Dib says his comeback isn't about money or winning more world titles, but finding happiness after the death of his wife.

Fears for Bruno after shock announcement

Frank Bruno.

Gareth A. Davies   Frank Bruno suffers mental illness, is 54 and last boxed 20 years ago. Yet, the legendary fighter seems fixated on competing again.

Lucas Browne set for Ruslan Chagaev showdown

Browne will take on Ruslan Chagaev in March for the heavyweight belt.

James Mooney   Lucas Browne is aiming to become Australia's first boxing heavyweight world champion when he faces Ruslan Chagaev in Chechnya in March.

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Unbeaten Gallen eyes SBW bout

Boxing career: Paul Gallen.

James O'Shea   "There is history between us," Gallen says of his relationship with SBW. And he wants to settle it in the ring once and for all.

De Mori in hospital after Haye loss

LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 16: David Haye of England is congratulated by Mark De Mori of Australia during their ...

Ian McCullough   Australia's Mark de Mori was taken to hospital following his brutal first-round knockdown by former world heavyweight champion David Haye at London's O2 Arena.

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Perth boxer Mark de Mori knocked out by David Haye in London

David Haye celebrates his victory.

Simon White   Perth heavyweight boxer Mark de Mori's shot at the big time has ended up with him on the canvas and later donning an oxygen mask - knocked out in the first round by former UK world champion David Haye.

Mark de Mori ready to play the villain against David Haye in London

Perth heavyweight boxer Mark de Mori.

Simon White   Perth boxer Mark de Mori says he is more than happy to be playing the bad guy when he takes on UK heavyweight star David Haye at a packed O2 Arena in London early on Sunday morning.

Rousey braves it in body-paint swimsuit

Ronda Rousey attends the 2015 ESPYs sporting awards in Los Angeles in July.

Jotham Lian   UFC star spent 14 hours getting a body-paint swimsuit applied for a Sports Illustrated photoshoot that is set to cement her place as one of the world's most recognisable sportswomen.

Perth's Mark de Mori climbs mountain to face Haye, could call it a day

Perth heavyweight boxer Mark de Mori.

Simon White   Pretend, for a moment, you're on the verge of achieving the one dream you've been chasing for the past 17 years.

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Sport is still filled with unanswered questions

Darren Kane

Darren Kane   From no mas to Lance Armstrong's motivation, sport has plenty of mysteries.

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Pacquiao to fight Bradley in April

Floyd Mayweather junior, on his way to the welterweight title, lines up opponent Manny Pacquiao.

Manny Pacquiao will return to the ring on April 9 for the first time since losing to Floyd Mayweather Jr, and it will be against a familiar foe.

Iron Mike gets taken down by a hoverboard

Mike Tyson, during a live interview on Canadian television, when the interviewer raised the subject that he is a ...

Phil Lutton   Mike Tyson has been undone by fists, booze, drugs, women and a various assortment of scandals over the years. Now he can add a pink hoverboard to the long and distinguished list.

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Fury's apology for 'tongue in cheek' comments

Trouble on two fronts: Tyson Fury.

Tyson Fury, the boxer at the centre of controversy over comments about women and homosexuals, made an apology at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year awards in Belfast on Sunday.

Canberra fighter gunning for world title

Steve Lovett is back for Christmas  after winning all five of his US fights this year.

Lee Gaskin   Steve Lovett is turning up the heat in his quest to become a world champion.

Rousey fulfils marine's viral video wish by attending ball

Glammed up: Ronda Rousey was a surprise guest at the Marine Corps Ball.

Mixed martial arts star Ronda Rousey lived up to her promise by attending a Marine Corps Ball with a marine who asked her to be his date in a social media post which went viral in August.

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Curtain call for the venue that hosted Australia's coming of age

Sydney Entertainment Centre, circa 1990.

David Sygall   If its walls could talk, the Sydney Entertainment Centre would tell tales of a pioneering era in Australian sport and music.

Tyson Fury reported for 'hate crimes'

Trouble on two fronts: Tyson Fury.

World heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury has struck trouble on two fronts.

Bruno joins critics urging Fury to shape up

Controversial character: Tyson Fury.

Gareth A Davies   Frank Bruno, who won the WBC heavyweight title against Oliver McCall 20 years ago, and remains one of Britain's best loved sportsmen, added his voice to those who have suggested Tyson Fury should recognise the responsibilities that come with his newfound status.

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