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Three punches, three KOs: The blows that caused carnage on Tszyu fight night
On any given night, fight fans hope to witness one spectacular knockout. On a night when Nikita Tszyu became an Australian champion, they were treated to three.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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Nikita Tszyu v Dylan Biggs as it happened: Tszyu wins in round 5
Nikita Tszyu conquered the biggest test of his still-unblemished career when he recovered from an early knockdown to beat Dylan Biggs to the Australian super welterweight crown.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Why the NRL’s fastest man is boxing at Revesby Workers’ Club for a ‘parmie and a beer’
The risks are high and the financial reward minimal. But Manly’s Jason Saab insists trading punches in pre-season will help take his football to the next level.
- by Adrian Proszenko
How world title hope Justis Huni overcame a drive-by shooting and horror injury run
In what was meant to be his last fight before a gold medal assault at the Tokyo Olympics, Justis Huni fought Paul Gallen. It has been a bumpy ride since.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Justis Huni returns to the ring
Australian boxer Justis Huni prepares to make his international debut against American Andrew Tabiti in Cancun.
Vegas baby: Tszyu sends message to Charlo and NRL after win over Mendoza
Tim Tszyu, in the moments after his first world title defence, had messages for Jermell Charlo. And Peter V’landys.
- by Adrian Proszenko
LIVE updates from Tim Tszyu v Brian Mendoza
Australia’s Tim Tszyu is aiming to defend his WBO junior middleweight title against Brian Mendoza. Follow along for updates on all the action.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Why Tim Tszyu is about to become an American box-office hit
No Australian boxer, even those involved in world title fights, has been on an American pay-per-view platform since Kostya Tszyu. Tim Tszyu is one fight away from changing that.
- by Adrian Proszenko
‘They would have shot me’: Mendoza family’s stunning journey to Tszyu title fight
The origin of Brian Mendoza’s journey to a shot at the world title can be traced back to the moment his father swam from Cuba to Guantanamo Bay.
- by Adrian Proszenko