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World Boxing to introduce mandatory sex testing

World Boxing will introduce mandatory sex testing for all boxers in its competitions, adding that Paris Olympics gold medallist Imane Khelif will not be allowed to compete until she undergoes such a test.

Parker patient in pursuit of historic title fight

Joseph Parker patient in pursuit of historic title fight

After 13 years in the pro boxing game, Joseph Parker has learnt the hard way that nothing is written.

Boxing legend George Foreman dies

George Foreman at the premiere of the film about his life, Big George Foreman, in 2023. Photo:...

Boxing legend George Foreman dies

American George Foreman, one of the great second acts in sports who reclaimed the heavyweight boxing title after coming out of retirement and became a celebrated product pitchman, has died at age...

Parker makes short work of Bakole

Joseph Parker (left) took just two rounds to see off Martin Bakole in Saudi Arabia. Photo: Getty...

Parker makes short work of Bakole

Job done. It wasn't the fight Joseph Parker wanted, but it was the best statement he could make in Riyadh, knocking out Martin Bakole in only the second round.

Joseph Parker title fight cancelled

The heavyweight title bout between Daniel Dubois, left, and Joseph Parker, right, is now in doubt...

Joseph Parker title fight cancelled

World heavyweight champion Daniel Dubois has withdrawn from his scheduled title defence against New Zealand's Joseph Parker this weekend after falling ill.

Tyson Fury retires from boxing - again

Tyson Fury (left) during his last bout with Oleksandr Usyk. Photo: Getty Images

Tyson Fury retires from boxing - again

Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has announced his retirement from boxing.

Nyika predicts fireworks in title fight

Nyika predicts fireworks in title fight

New Zealand boxer David Nyika will take on Australian Jai Opetaia on the Gold Coast tonight in the biggest bout of his professional career.

Joseph Parker to fight for world title

Joseph Parker celebrates victory over Zhilei Zhang (not pictured) with the title belt at the...

Joseph Parker to fight for world title

Almost a decade since he was dethroned, Joseph Parker will again fight for his crown.

Joseph Parker set to fight for the IBF crown - report

Parker's last fight was in Riyadh in March when he beat China's Zhilei Zhang to claim...

Joseph Parker set to fight for the IBF crown - report

Eight years after winning the WBO heavyweight boxing title, New Zealand's Joseph Parker could be set to get a crack at the IBF crown.

Kiwi boxer's opponent fails drug test ahead of big fight

David Nyika (left) and Blake Caparello at a photo op ahead of the planned fight on September 14....

Kiwi boxer's opponent fails drug test ahead of big fight

Auckland boxer David Nyika's Australian opponent Blake Caparello has failed a drugs test just over a week out from their cruiserweight fight in Auckland.

Usyk edges Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champ

Oleksandr Usyk throws a right at Tyson Fury. Photo: Action Images via Reuters

Usyk edges Fury to become undisputed heavyweight champ

Oleksandr Usyk scored a razor-thin split decision over Tyson Fury to become undisputed heavyweight boxing world champion in a thrilling contest at the Kingdom Arena in Riyadh.

Nyika's full-circle moment ahead of career-defining fight

David Nyika during an open workout at the Boulevard City Music World, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia ahead...

Nyika's full-circle moment ahead of career-defining fight

On the eve of a career-defining fight, David Nyika has revealed his family's death-defying dash out of Uganda and the step he's taken more than 50 years later to reconnect with his African roots.

Joseph Parker wins to move back into title contention

Zhilei Zhang and Joseph Parker exchange punches during their WBO Interim World Heavyweight title...

Joseph Parker wins to move back into title contention

Joseph Parker’s journey back to the top of the mountain in heavyweight boxing continues.

Mike Tyson to fight celebrity boxer Jake Paul

Mike Tyson will return to the ring against Jake Paul. Photo: Reuters

Mike Tyson to fight celebrity boxer Jake Paul

Former heavyweight champion Mike Tyson will face YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in a fight that will be streamed by Netflix.

Joseph Parker stuns Deontay Wilder

Joseph Parker celebrates victory over Deontay Wilder in Saudi Arabia. Photo: Getty Images.

Joseph Parker stuns Deontay Wilder

Joseph Parker has beaten American Deontay Wilder by unanimous decision in Saudi Arabia this morning, in a major upset in the heavyweight division.

Seeing a pattern

Lachlan Ellis will never be pattern perfect. But he is hoping to be pretty close as he heads away to the world taekwondo championships in Finland next week.

Joseph Parker makes emphatic return with KO win

Joseph Parker (L) in action against Faiga Opelu at Margaret Court Arena in Melbourne. Photo:...

Joseph Parker makes emphatic return with KO win

Joseph Parker has made an emphatic statement in his return to the ring, claiming a resounding first-round knockout win over Faiga ‘Django’ Opelu.

Mikhailovich one victory away from IBF title bout

Andrei Mikhailovich. PHOTO: GETTY IMAGES

Mikhailovich one victory away from IBF title bout

New Zealand boxing’s "angry little boy" is on the cusp of a world title fight after a rankings boost.

What now for Parker after knockout?

Joseph Parker is knocked down by Joe Joyce during the Vacant WBO Interim World Heavyweight...

What now for Parker after knockout?

Joseph Parker's boxing career creeps back into the unknown after losing his WBO interim heavyweight championship bout by knockout against Joe Joyce in the United Kingdom.

Usyk retains titles after beating Joshua on split decision

Oleksandr Usyk hits Anthony Joshua with a punch during his defence of the WBA, WBO and IBF...

Usyk retains titles after beating Joshua on split decision

Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk beat Britain's Anthony Joshua on a surprise split points decision after 12 hard rounds to retain his WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO world heavyweight...

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