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Splitting hairs: Jeff Horn says he has no choice but to wear 'dangerous' gloves against Crawford
Australia's WBO welterweight champion will fight fire with fire after adopting the same lightweight horse-hair gloves used by Terence Crawford.
- by Phil Lutton
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The moment Dave Toussaint knows fight day has arrived
It looms as the biggest fight of Dave Toussaint's career. Not one to be overwhelmed by the big occasion, he will treat it like any other.
- by Caden Helmers
Beau Hartas and Ben Dencio lead Canberra boxing's next wave
A pair of polar opposites will look to steal the show when they enter the squared circle on Friday night.
- by Caden Helmers
Donald Trump
Jack Johnson, boxer jailed under Jim Crow, is being considered by Trump for pardon
Johnson became the first black heavyweight champion when he defeated Tommy Burns in 1908 in front of 20,000 in Sydney.
- by Jacob Bogage
Canelo Alvarez handed six-month doping ban
Mexican boxing star Canelo Alvarez has been handed a reduced penalty for doping violations.
Dave Toussaint's next bout locked in as the 'Diamond' eyes more gold
Australian champion Dave Toussaint doesn't fear the challenge of a man that went the distance with the reigning world champion - he thrives on it.
- by Caden Helmers
Canelo Alvarez withdraws from rematch with Gennady Golovkin
Canelo Alvarez withdrew Tuesday from his scheduled May 5 rematch with middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin.
Commonwealth Games
Indian doctor reprimanded over Games needle breach
A doctor with India's Commonwealth Games team has been warned after breaching the no-needles policy at the athletes' village.
Commonwealth Games
India coach claims needles in Games village ‘used to treat sick boxer’
The team could face sanctions if found to have breached the strict no-needle policy just days out from the start of the Games on the Gold Coast.
- by Phil Lutton
Jeff Horn
Horn's promoter slams Top Rank over Crawford's 'fake injury'
Jeff Horn's promoter alleges Bob Arum's Top Rank boxing concocted a "fake injury" to delay fight with Terence Crawford so it could be broadcast on a new app.
- by Vince Rugari
Joshua pressed for time to secure Wilder unification fight
Becoming undisputed heavyweight champion of the world might be more difficult outside the ring than in it for Anthony Joshua.
- by Steve Douglas