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From the Archives, 1971: Frazier now ‘The Greatest’

From the Archives, 1971: Frazier now ‘The Greatest’

50 years ago, Joe Frazier “all but destroyed” Muhammad Ali over 15 rounds at Madison Square Garden. It was Ali’s first professional defeat.

  • by Peter Michelmore and AAP

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Kambosos says destiny awaits as he readies for lightweight assault

Kambosos says destiny awaits as he readies for lightweight assault

Sydney fighter George Kambosos Jnr will earn millions for his fight against lightweight king Teofimo Lopez but wants belts and respect, not dollars.

  • by Phil Lutton
‘It’s very exciting’: SBW and Barry Hall on path to showdown

‘It’s very exciting’: SBW and Barry Hall on path to showdown

Sonny Bill Williams is set to make his return to boxing in a ‘double-header’ with Barry Hall - and the two heavyweights are on a collision course.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
RIP Leon Spinks: Boxing world hails the man who shocked Muhammad Ali

RIP Leon Spinks: Boxing world hails the man who shocked Muhammad Ali

Spinks, who has died aged 67, endured dementia, homelessness and the murder of his son in the later decades of his life following his famous victory over Ali.

  • by Stephen Miller
‘Why are you doing this?’: Mundine reveals dad’s fears before fight

‘Why are you doing this?’: Mundine reveals dad’s fears before fight

The 45-year-old will get into the ring again in March, and Jeff Fenech and Mundine’s father Tony have urged him to retire. But ‘The Man’ says he can’t.

  • by Christian Nicolussi
Kambosos wants to be 'Australia's greatest' after title fight confirmed

Kambosos wants to be 'Australia's greatest' after title fight confirmed

Sydney fighter George Kambosos is delighted that the International Boxing Federation has mandated him for a world title fight with lightweight champion Teofimo Lopez.

  • by Michael Lynch
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Boxing year in review: A star is born as Tim Tszyu makes his own way

Boxing year in review: A star is born as Tim Tszyu makes his own way

In a big year for the local fight game, Tim Tszyu stepped out of his father’s shadow and proved he is the real deal.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
Joshua will fight Fury for 'undisputed' status when the time is right

Joshua will fight Fury for 'undisputed' status when the time is right

Anthony Joshua has given the clearest indication yet that he is ready to fight Tyson Fury for the undisputed world heavyweight title next year.

  • by Gareth A Davies
Gallen labels SBW 'yesterday's hero' before targeting Rob Whittaker

Gallen labels SBW 'yesterday's hero' before targeting Rob Whittaker

After years of waiting for Sonny Bill Williams, Paul Gallen has moved on. He beat Mark Hunt, and now Gallen is eyeing off a fight against another UFC star.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
Tim Tszyu aims for world title - and then to become unified world champion

Tim Tszyu aims for world title - and then to become unified world champion

After making short work of New Zealand's Bowyn Morgan, Tim Tszyu is eyeing a world title fight against Brian Castano. But that's just the beginning.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
As it happened: Tim Tszyu v Bowyn Morgan, Paul Gallen v Mark Hunt at Bankwest Stadium

As it happened: Tim Tszyu v Bowyn Morgan, Paul Gallen v Mark Hunt at Bankwest Stadium

A victory tonight could pave the way to a world title shot for Tszyu, whose fight against his Kiwi rival in the main event is set down for 9.45pm. Follow the build-up and the undercard from 7pm.

  • by Adrian Proszenko