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Paul Gallen said he had retired after beating Sonny Bill Williams. But has he?

Paul Gallen said he’d retired from boxing – but every man has his price

If Nelson Asofa-Solomona’s promoters can make it worth Gallen’s while, don’t be surprised if he’s tempted back into the ring.

  • Robert Dillon

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Michael Zerafa told the doctor he couldn’t see out of his left eye, but later retracted that statement.

‘A cowardly act’: Tim Tszyu attacks Zerafa after bout with brother Nikita ends in chaos

A farcical ending to the grudge match between Michael Zerafa and Nikita Tszyu has left more questions than answers.

  • Jonathan Drennan
Shattered glass and other debris at the scene of the accident site in Nigeria.

Former boxing champion ‘narrowly escaped death’ after two die in car accident

Images show British boxer Anthony Joshua being extricated from a wrecked vehicle wincing in pain after a car accident that killed two other passengers.

Jai Opetaia.

An Australian world champion wasn’t happy with his night. A brutal punch changed that

Australian cruiserweight world champion Jai Opetaia was already the most avoided boxer on the planet.

  • Adrian Proszenko
Jai Opetaia is Australia’s best boxer.

No one wanted to fight Australia’s best boxer. Until now

Respected and feared among the boxing fraternity, Jai Opetaia is Australian sport’s best-kept secret. That might be about to change.

  • Adrian Proszenko
Nelson Asofa-Solomona gave fellow NRL prop Jarrod Wallace a beating in 2023.

He wants to be the heavyweight champion of the world. At 115kg and 2m, who says Nelson can’t?

Promoter George Rose warns rivals will be scared to step into the ring with the former NRL wrecking ball.

  • Robert Dillon
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Gangster Alphonse Gangitano wasn’t happy when Barry Michael beat Lester Ellis in a title fight.

The prize fight that saw Alphonse Gangitano lose a fortune – and take bloody revenge

The champion boxer has outlived the gangster who ambushed him, the crime boss who wanted him dead, and the hitman who was persuaded not to kill him.

  • John Silvester
Jai Opetaia breaks down in tears after winning the world title.

‘He’d give them hell’: All-time great tells top fighters to stop dodging Opetaia

On Monday, another dagger-blow was inflicted to an Australian champion’s hopes of conquering the world. An all-time great reveals why.

  • Nick Wright
Josh Papali’i Alex Leapai Junior composite

He dreamt of joining his uncle in a Maroons jumper. Now he wants to emulate Jeff Horn

Plans are in place to bring a rugby league convert’s world title bout to Brisbane – and make Suncorp Stadium the scene of an Australian first.

  • Nick Wright
Heavyweight boxer Justis Huni.

‘He was foaming at the mouth’: The horror collapse that has rocked Justis Huni ahead of ring return

Australian heavyweight Justis Huni is no stranger to setbacks before a big fight. But nothing could prepare him for the confronting episode that unfolded on Wednesday.

  • Adrian Proszenko