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Legendary promoter Arum backs Tszyu to win world title next year

Legendary promoter Arum backs Tszyu to win world title next year

From Muhammad Ali to Tyson Fury, Bob Arum has guided countless boxers to world titles. Now the legendary promoter predicts Tim Tszyu can also rule the world.

  • by Adrian Proszenko

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'He's done it before': Rushton insists Horn earned shot at miracle punch
World Boxing

'He's done it before': Rushton insists Horn earned shot at miracle punch

Jeff Horn's trainer has hit back at criticism of his handling of the corner in the loss to Tim Tszyu, saying Horn deserved the chance to decide his destiny.

  • by Phil Lutton
The 'disgraceful' actions of Jeff Horn's trainer Glenn Rushton
Opinion
World Boxing

The 'disgraceful' actions of Jeff Horn's trainer Glenn Rushton

Tim Tszyu's clinical win over Horn was a shot in the arm for Australian boxing. But the actions of Rushton to keep his guy fighting were unforgivable.

  • by Andrew Webster
As it happened: Tszyu victorious in all-Australian blockbuster
World Boxing

As it happened: Tszyu victorious in all-Australian blockbuster

It's the biggest all-Australian fight in years and we're ringside as Horn and Tszyu go toe-to-toe in Townsville with the main event set down for 9.30pm.

  • by Phil Lutton and Adrian Proszenko
Officials dismiss bias claim as Horn-Tszyu judges come under microscope
World Boxing

Officials dismiss bias claim as Horn-Tszyu judges come under microscope

One judge has apologised for speaking about possible outcomes while another has links to Tim Tszyu and owns the gym where he has been training in Townsville.

  • by Phil Lutton
Shrinking entourages all part of the show on a COVID-19 fight night
World Boxing

Shrinking entourages all part of the show on a COVID-19 fight night

Organisers have left nothing to chance ahead of the Horn-Tszyu bout, with fighters warned they must abide by the rules or risk their place on the card.

  • by Phil Lutton
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In the name of the father: What Tim Tszyu learnt from dad Kostya
World Boxing

In the name of the father: What Tim Tszyu learnt from dad Kostya

Both father and son are adamant about Tim forging his own path. But there were some invaluable lessons he will take into the ring against Jeff Horn next week.

  • by Andrew Webster
From the Archives, 1950: Indigenous boxer thrashes American Henry Brimm
Flashback

From the Archives, 1950: Indigenous boxer thrashes American Henry Brimm

On this day 70 years ago, British Empire middleweight champion Dave Sands took out American Henry Brimm - 45 seconds after the start of the second round.

  • by Tom Goodman
'I'll knock him over': Barry Hall opens up on Sonny Bill Williams fight
NRL 2020

'I'll knock him over': Barry Hall opens up on Sonny Bill Williams fight

Barry Hall is scheduled to be Sonny Bill Williams' next opponent in a cross-code boxing bout. And the former Sydney Swan believes he has Williams' measure.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
SBW's return to Roosters opens door for Barry Hall fight this year
NRL 2020

SBW's return to Roosters opens door for Barry Hall fight this year

Sonny Bill Williams has agreed that his next boxing opponent will be Barry Hall, a fight that could be fast-tracked by his Super League sabbatical.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
Tyson, 54, brushes SBW to set Roy Jones jnr fight in ring return
World Boxing

Tyson, 54, brushes SBW to set Roy Jones jnr fight in ring return

The former world heavyweight champion will face four-division world champion Roy Jones jnr in an exhibition fight on September 12.

  • by Steve Keating