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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 21: WBO junior middleweight champion Tim Tszyu works out at the Split T Boxing Club on March 21, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tszyu and Sebastian Fundora are scheduled to fight for Tszyu's title and the vacant WBC belt on March 30, 2024, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Louis Grasse/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Louis Grasse / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Tszyu warned Fundora fight is ‘career suicide’

Tim Tszyu has been warned fighting Sebastian Fundora on such short notice is risking ‘career suicide’ by the manager of the last Australian to take on the Towering Inferno.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 21: Michael Zerafa works out at the Split T Boxing Club on March 21, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Zerafa is scheduled to challenge WBA middleweight champion Erislandy Lara for his title on March 30, 2024, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Louis Grasse/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Louis Grasse / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

‘I’m Tim’s kryptonite’: Zerafa reignites bitter Tszyu feud

Michael Zerafa has called out Tim Tszyu as he prepares for a world-title tilt that could pave the way for the bitter rivals to finally step into the ring against each other.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 21: WBO junior middleweight champion Tim Tszyu works out at the Split T Boxing Club on March 21, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tszyu and Sebastian Fundora are scheduled to fight for Tszyu's title and the vacant WBC belt on March 30, 2024, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images)

Tszyu camp lining up $38m blockbuster with US superstar

Tim Tszyu’s camp have ramped up plans for a $38 million superfight with the pound-for-pound champion of the world.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - SEPTEMBER 26: Kostya Tszyu has a word with son Tim during a media opportunity at Tszyu Boxing Academy on September 26, 2019 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Evans/Getty Images)

No show: Why Kostya Tszyu won’t be at son’s career-defining fight

In a shock fight week twist, Kostya Tszyu won’t be in Las Vegas for his son Tim’s world title blockbuster against Sebastian Fundora this weekend.

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MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MARCH 26: Tim Tszyu (white with blue trunks) v Terrell Gausha (white with red and gold trunks) box in the Super Welterweight main event at the Armory on March 26, 2022 in Minneapolis, United States. Tszyu, in his USA debut defeated Gausha by judges decision. (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

Tszyu gets Mayweather family seal of approval

Ahead of his Las Vegas debut, Tim Tszyu has been given a glowing endorsement by the man behind the early rise of Floyd Mayweather.

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BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 29: Liam Wilson celebrates victory after his bout with Matias Rueda during the Super Featherweight bout between Liam Wilson and Matias Carlos Adrian Rueda at Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on June 29, 2022 in Brisbane, Australia. (Photo by Albert Perez/Getty Images)

Third Aussie confirmed for world title fight in 24-hour window

After a nervous wait, Queensland’s heartbreak kid Liam Wilson has got confirmation he will be fighting for a world title this weekend.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 21: (L-R) Tim Tszyu and Sebastian Fundora pose at the Split T Boxing Club on March 21, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fundora is scheduled to challenge WBO junior middleweight champion Tim Tszyu's for his title and the vacant WBC super welterweight belt on March 30, 2024, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Louis Grasse/Getty Images)

‘There’s no curse’: Tszyu dismisses Vegas hoodoo

The height of Tim Tszyu’s opponent in Las Vegas is one challenge to overcome, but the ‘curse’ is another. Not that it concerns the Australian boxing star, with his focus firmly on Sebastian Fundora, and no future multi-million dollar bout can distract.

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 21: (R-L) Tim Tszyu and Sebastian Fundora face-off at the Split T Boxing Club on March 21, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Fundora is scheduled to challenge WBO junior middleweight champion Tim Tszyu's for his title and the vacant WBC super welterweight belt on March 30, 2024, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Louis Grasse/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Louis Grasse / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

Fundora pledges to knock Tszyu out twice as clause revealed

Tensions between Tim Tszyu and Sebastian Fundora’s camps are heating up, with the Australian boxing star seeing red over claims coming out of the Towering Inferno’s entourage.

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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 21: WBO junior middleweight champion Tim Tszyu works out at the Split T Boxing Club on March 21, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tszyu and Sebastian Fundora are scheduled to fight for Tszyu's title and the vacant WBC belt on March 30, 2024, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. Louis Grasse/Getty Images/AFP (Photo by Louis Grasse / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP)

The ‘Vegas curse’ Tim Tszyu must overcome this weekend

Tim Tszyu doesn’t just have one of the tallest fighters in the world to deal with on the weekend, but also a curse that has been impacting Aussie pugilists for decades.

** RETRANSMISSION WITH ALTERNATE CROP ** Mike Tyson lies on the canvas after being knoked down by Ireland's Kevin McBride in the sixth round of their heavyweight bout, Saturday, June 11, 2005,at the MCI Center in Washington. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Mike Tyson’s last pro fight, 19 years ago, was a sad farce

When Mike Tyson last stepped into the ring as a professional boxer, he tried to break the arm of his lowly opponent before ending his once-mighty career slumped on his stool. Here is what happened on a sorry night 19 years ago.

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Tevita Pangai Jr beat Raphael Saâu in a brutal TKO at Ipswich. Picture: Supplied

Tevita Pangai Jr calls out former NRL star after devastating TKO

Tongan torpedo Tevita Pangai Jr has called out a fellow former NRL star after he chalked up his fourth consecutive win as a pro, producing a brutal third-round stoppage.

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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 12: Tim Tszyu celebrates victory in the WBO super-welterweight world title fight between Tim Tszyu and Tony Harrison at Qudos Bank Arena on March 12, 2023 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Mark Kolbe/Getty Images)

Channeling Beyonce: Tim Tszyu’s new mindset to take on the world

Tim Tszyu ‘used to be old school’, but as he tells BRENDAN BRADFORD, working with mental skills coach Andrew May has changed his approach to boxing and life. A ‘67 Mustang, John Wick and Beyonce have all been part of the inspiration.

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Why historic selection is only the start for Olympic boxers

The man tasked with leading Australia’s largest ever Olympic boxing team isn’t just satisfied, he’s confident our athletes can finish on the podium. He gives an insight into the road ahead.

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Tim tszyu spars with mykal fox and ardreal holmes

Tszyu recruits US twin towers to bring down man mountain

They are two of America’s tallest fighters and they have joined forces with Tim Tszyu to help the Australian bring down Sebastian Fundora in Las Vegas.

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No Limit - Fight night at Star City 15th Dec 2023 Pictures: No Limit Boxing/Gregg Porteous

Surprise twist could see Aussies fight for four titles in 24 hours

Australian boxing’s most monumental weekend ever could get even bigger over the next few days, with a third Australian hoping to fight for a world title.

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Danilo Creati (R) and Marcus Heywood (L) fought to a draw. Picture: No Limit Boxing

Nikita Tszyu curse strikes again

he Nikita Tszyu sweepstakes curse has struck again, as a third fighter in as many weeks to come agonisingly close, but not able to clinch a PPV bout with the rising star of Australian boxing.

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29 January, 2024. Sydney NSW. Boxer Tim Tszyu at Sydney airport departures. Photo: No Limit Boxing / Supplied

100+ calls, sleepless night: How Tszyu’s Las Vegas debut was saved

It started with a whisper about an injury. What happened next was nothing short of a miracle. BRENDAN BRADFORD takes us inside the marathon effort to save Tim Tszyu’s Las Vegas debut.

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GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - OCTOBER 15: Tim Tszyu connects with a punch against Brian Mendoza during the WBO super-welterweight world title bout between Tim Tszyu and Brian Mendoza at Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre on October 15, 2023 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Bradley Kanaris/Getty Images)

Tszyu’s two-metre gamble throws gauntlet down for boxing world

Boxing is littered with heartbreak stories after champions have taken fights on short notice. Tim Tszyu is taking on the challenge, for better or worse, writes JAMIE PANDARAM.

Creati hits the scales at Tuesday's weigh-ins. Picture: No Limit Boxing

From the couch to Tszyu: How Creati could earn shot at champ

Daniel Creati wasn’t even thinking about getting back in the ring a few days ago. Now, he’s just a win away from earning a shot at Nikita Tszyu. Find out how it happened inside.

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US boxer Sebastian Fundora (L) faces off with Daniel Lewis of Australia during the weigh-in before their Super Welterweight boxing fight at the MGM Grand Las Vegas in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 21, 2020. (Photo by Mark RALSTON / AFP)

Tszyu hits out at ‘average’ Las Vegas blockbuster opponent

Tim Tszyu’s Las Vegas showdown with Keith Thurman is off following a freak injury – but the Australian has already lined up a replacement. And he’s a 197cm monster.

Tevita Pangai Junior outside Suncorp Stadium with the Wally Lewis statue, Milton. Picture: Liam Kidston

‘I’m ready Kevvie’: Pangai rejects Bennett, waits for Broncos call-up

Pictures of Tevita Pangai Jr attending last weekend’s Dolphins match had the rumour mill in overdrive, but the former NSW enforcer says he wants to end up back at the Broncos as he prepares for his fight this weekend.

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA - FEBRUARY 26: Former Boxer Mike Tyson looks on prior to the Cruiserweight Title fight between Jake Paul and Tommy Fury at the Diriyah Arena on February 26, 2023 in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)

Doctor’s alarming list of the risks Tyson faces in Paul fight

Mike Tyson’s planned fight against Jake Paul, 27, has sparked uproar. A doctor has assessed the long list of potential fatal risks that Tyson, 57, will face when he steps back into the ring.

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Olympics & Paralympics

CANBERRA, AUSTRALIA - MARCH 15: Teremoana Teremoana poses during the Australian 2024 Paris Olympic Games Boxing Squad Announcement at AIS Combat Centre on March 15, 2024 in Canberra, Australia. (Photo by Matt King/Getty Images for AOC)

Australia to unleash biggest boxer in Olympic history

Australia is set to unleash 12 fighters at the Paris Olympics, after naming a record contingent, including its first female Indigenous fighter and a 120kg monster. Find out more inside.

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Keith Thurman is already thinking about the judging ahead of his fight with Tim Tszyu. Picture: Joe Buglewicz/Getty Images

Thurman’s wild judging claim ahead of Tszyu blockbuster

Ahead of Keith Thurman and Tim Tszyu’s Las Vegas blockbuster, Thurman has claimed “all close rounds go to Tszyu” but promises the bout won’t make it to the judges’ scorecard.

GOLD COAST, AUSTRALIA - JUNE 07: Retired Australian professional boxer Jeff Fenech poses ahead of 5 Star Boxing at The Star on June 07, 2019 in Gold Coast, Australia. (Photo by Chris Hyde/Getty Images)

‘All is okay’: Aussie boxing great recovering after six-hour surgery

Legendary Australian boxer Jeff Fenech has come through open heart surgery, just days after being rushed to hospital after suffering a severe reaction to a mystery infection.

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