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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.
- by Adrian Proszenko
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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.
- by Adrian Proszenko
‘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.
- by Nick Wright
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.
- by Nick Wright
‘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.
- by Adrian Proszenko
Nikita Tszyu’s fight future under a cloud after boxer ‘T-boned’ in car crash
The Tszyu brothers have had their bad luck outside the ring. First, Tim required surgery after a dog bite. Now Nikita has been fortunate to escape major injury in a car accident.
- by Adrian Proszenko