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Tszyu plans to have Kostya in his corner ahead of Charlo title fight
They have rarely seen each other since Kostya moved to Russia, but Tim Tszyu plans to tap into his famous father’s experience ahead of his world title shot.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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Peters handed controversial defeat as Australia win twin boxing silver
Kaye Scott was stopped for the first time in his career and Callum Peters was on the wrong end of a wonky card in the gold medal rounds of the boxing.
- by Phil Lutton
Rahimi vows to fight on in Paris after fairytale story ends in defeat
History-making Muslim fighter Tina Rahimi says she will be back better than ever after losing a split decision in her featherweight semi-final in Birmingham.
- by Phil Lutton
‘I’ve worked so hard’: Boxer Rahimi produces scintillating Games debut
Tina Rahimi, who fights in a hijab, wants to be an inspiration for Muslim women. If she continues to fight like she did on Thursday, that won’t be a problem.
- by Phil Lutton
‘One of the most amazing humans’: Fenech pays tribute to Famechon
Johnny Famechon, who has died aged 77 a quarter of a century after being inducted into the World Boxing Hall of Fame, is considered one of Australia’s greatest pugilists.
- by Adrian Proszenko
I’ll take Hodges but an SBW fight is off regardless of money: Gallen
Paul Gallen is prepared to fight Justin Hodges but is adamant that a bout with Sonny Bill Williams won’t happen, even if the former All Black agrees to a 50-50 purse split.
- by Adrian Proszenko
‘Doctors didn’t want me to fight’: Tszyu overcomes ear surgery and Horn
Nikita Tszyu defied doctors’ orders in going ahead with his fight against Ben Horn, revealing he underwent ear surgery just days before the anticipated bout.
- by Adrian Proszenko
As it happened: Nikita Tszyu v Ben Horn in ‘Battle of the Brothers’ in Sydney
It’s the Battle of the Brothers at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion as Nikita Tszyu and Ben Horn prepare to trade blows with NRL great Justin Hodges also on the card.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Opposite corners: The stark contrast between Tszyu siblings
As Nikita Tszyu prepares for his “Battle of the Brothers” fight against Ben Horn, he reflects on how different he is to his own sibling, Tim, in and out of the ring.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Tszyu taking the bull by the Horn on the big stage
Nikita Tszyu takes on Ben Horn as he looks to add his own chapter to a story between two families.
- by Caden Helmers
‘I was willing to die in that ring’: Is Jai Opetaia Australia’s toughest athlete?
Jai Opetaia was involved in one of the most extraordinary feats in Australian sporting history, but literally hasn’t been able to talk about it until now.
- by Adrian Proszenko