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Tszyu to beat Zerafa by knockout, predicts Horn

Tszyu to beat Zerafa by knockout, predicts Horn

Having been in the ring with both Tim Tszyu and Michael Zerafa, former world champion Jeff Horn is uniquely qualified to predict a winner.

  • by Adrian Proszenko

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The 22-year-old Queenslander out to join Ali, Frazier and Foreman

The 22-year-old Queenslander out to join Ali, Frazier and Foreman

Heavyweight boxing prodigy Justis Huni will be better known for fighting Paul Gallen in coming months, but joining the pantheon of Olympic champions has always been his goal.

  • by Phil Lutton
‘Show me the money’: Gallen chasing payday for punches after Browne demolition

‘Show me the money’: Gallen chasing payday for punches after Browne demolition

After making short work of Lucas Browne, Paul Gallen is happy to target rising Australian heavyweight Justis Huni. But only if the price is right.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
‘Had confidence in my chin’: Gallen knocks out Browne in less than two minutes

‘Had confidence in my chin’: Gallen knocks out Browne in less than two minutes

Paul Gallen required less than two minutes to sensationally knock out Lucas Browne in their heavyweight showdown at the WIN Entertainment Centre.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
‘Like State of Origin’: Huni welcomes Gallen’s heavyweight challenge

‘Like State of Origin’: Huni welcomes Gallen’s heavyweight challenge

Paul Gallen could get his wish of fighting Justis Huni if he is able to upset Lucas Browne in their heavyweight showdown in Wollongong on Wednesday night.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
Tszyu misses world title shot, may look at Zerafa fight

Tszyu misses world title shot, may look at Zerafa fight

Both of Tim Tszyu’s world title targets are going to fight each other, leaving the Australian star short of opponents unless he takes on Michael Zerafa.

  • by Phil Lutton
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Olympic gold medal hope Justis Huni back with a bang

Olympic gold medal hope Justis Huni back with a bang

Jack Maris came to the ring armed with only a slow-motion overhand right. He left by being almost knocked through the ropes. The fight was stopped 2.50 minutes into the opening round.

  • by Phil Lutton
Tall order for Huni as he declares himself ready for return to the ring

Tall order for Huni as he declares himself ready for return to the ring

Olympic super heavyweight contender Justis Huni says he has no lasting impact from a concussion and will prove he can unravel taller fighters on Saturday night.

  • by Phil Lutton
The $10 million vow to ensure Tszyu fights for world title in Australia

The $10 million vow to ensure Tszyu fights for world title in Australia

Tim Tszyu’s world title fight must be held in Australia despite the associated eight-figure cost, his promoters insist.

  • by Adrian Proszenko
Tszyu needs another fight before a title shot and must look overseas
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Tszyu needs another fight before a title shot and must look overseas

There is nothing to gain for Tim Tszyu in fighting another local opponent and he must step up the level of difficulty before nailing down a world title shot.

  • by Phil Lutton
‘I have done nothing, yet’: Tszyu cites Kostya to put Hogan win in perspective

‘I have done nothing, yet’: Tszyu cites Kostya to put Hogan win in perspective

After making short work of Dennis Hogan, Tim Tszyu compared his career to date to that of famous father Kostya. It was not a flattering assessment.

  • by Adrian Proszenko