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Boxing
‘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
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‘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
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
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
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
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
Tim Tszyu’s world title fight must be held in Australia despite the associated eight-figure cost, his promoters insist.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Analysis
World Boxing
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
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
Tszyu knocks out Hogan in fifth round, eyes world-title fight
Tim Tszyu has continued his family’s storied run in Newcastle with a knockout victory against compatriot Dennis Hogan.
- by Adrian Proszenko
As it happened: Tim Tszyu v Dennis Hogan at Newcastle Entertainment Centre
Victory tonight would lend even more weight to Tszyu’s claims for a world title shot. The main bout is set down for about 10.30pm, with the undercard starting at 7pm.
- by Phil Lutton