Hanan has zero in mind
Dunedin boxer Alex Hanan's New Year's resolution is to hold on to the zero in his loss column as long as he can.
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Hanan improves to 9-0
Hanan improves to 9-0
Alex Hanan has kept his unbeaten record intact.
Knockout victory for Joseph Parker
Knockout victory for Joseph Parker
He promised to bring an edge, a little mongrel if you like, and Joseph Parker certainly did that when knocking out Alexander Flores in the third round of their fight in Christchurch last night.
Tragic insight into charity boxing death
Tragic insight into charity boxing death
The referee of the fatal Christchurch charity fight night has broken his silence, saying victim Kain Parsons held his own in the ring until the fateful blow which cost his life.
Pupils put through paces by Nyika
Pupils put through paces by Nyika
When a two-time Commonwealth Games gold medallist boxer talks about high-performance training, it pays to listen.
Hadlow pulls out after scan
Hadlow pulls out after scan
Queenstown boxer Richie Hadlow has pulled out of his first professional bout after a brain scan found an abnormality but he remains positive and is not thinking his career is over.
Fury v Wilder ends in controversial draw
Fury v Wilder ends in controversial draw
They say that Tyson Fury, the self-styled Gypsy King, was born travelling, talking and fighting, and he certainly lived up to that reputation with an extraordinary performance in drawing his...
More than just a sport for pro winner
More than just a sport for pro winner
Dunedin boxer Kurt Winklemann credits the sport for helping him turn his life around.
Willis both nervous and confident
Willis both nervous and confident
Former All Black Tom Willis has "limited" previous boxing experience, a dodgy knee and will be fighting an opponent almost half his age.
Upright Mike pledges to live up to nickname
Upright Mike pledges to live up to nickname
Upright Mike is hoping to stay that way when professional boxing returns to Dunedin on Saturday.
Dunedin fighter aids Mundine
Dunedin fighter aids Mundine
Sweet Hands Hanan has a big couple of months ahead.
Medical groups call for ban on boxing
Medical groups call for ban on boxing
Two national medical organisations have today made a call for a complete ban on boxing.
Neurosurgeon joins fight debate
Neurosurgeon joins fight debate
A Dunedin neurosurgeon has joined the chorus of voices speaking out against charity boxing events, after a fighter died following a charity bout.
Fight night organiser confident
Fight night organiser confident
An organiser of a charity boxing event planned for Dunedin later this month says he is comfortable with the safety measures in place.
Dunedin to host its first pro boxing in decades
Dunedin to host its first pro boxing in decades
Professional boxing is returning to Dunedin following a lengthy absence.
Dunedin fighter mixes it in ring with Mundine
Dunedin fighter mixes it in ring with Mundine
Dunedin fighter Alex Hanan has been trading blows with one of boxing biggest names.
Comment: Titan of NZ boxing will be missed
Comment: Titan of NZ boxing will be missed
During my 14 or so years writing about sport, there have been some people who have simply brightened up the day when I’ve realised just who is on the end of the phone.
Parker opponent revealed
Parker opponent revealed
American-Mexican Alexander "The Great" Flores has been announced as Joseph Parker's next opponent.
Shelford finishes fourth
Shelford finishes fourth
Boxer Te Mania Shelford has been defeated in her bronze-medal bout at the Youth Olympic Games.
Two losses, but Dunedin boxer far from disgraced
Two losses, but Dunedin boxer far from disgraced
Dunedin boxer Kasib Murdoch will return home from Argentina without a Youth Olympics medal but a much better boxer.