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Joshua driver charged over fatal crash
Joshua driver charged over fatal crash
The driver of the vehicle in a crash that injured boxer Anthony Joshua and killed two friends in Nigeria has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving, police say.
Anthony Joshua breaks Jake Paul's jaw in 'clown show' bout
Anthony Joshua breaks Jake Paul's jaw in 'clown show' bout
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua delivered a dose of reality to American Jake Paul with a savage sixth-round knockout that left the social-media-star-turned prize-fighter nursing a jaw broken in two places.
Parker failed drugs test on day of latest fight
Joseph Parker risks boxing ban after failed drugs test
New Zealand's former heavyweight world champion Joseph Parker failed a dope test on the day he fought Britain's Fabio Wardley last month
Joseph Parker handed shock loss by Fabio Wardley
Joseph Parker handed shock loss by Fabio Wardley
New Zealand's Joseph Parker has been stopped by England’s Fabio Wardley at London’s O2 Arena.
Former world boxing champ Ricky Hatton dies
Former world boxing champ Ricky Hatton dies
British boxing great Ricky Hatton, a former two-division world champion, has died at the age of 46, the World Boxing Association has confirmed.
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Henderson wins praise but not bout
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Henderson wins praise but not bout
Dunedin boxer Morgan Henderson held her own but failed to sway the judges in a hard-fought bout at the World Boxing Championships in England.
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Henderson off to fight for NZ
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Henderson off to fight for NZ
Morgan Henderson is off to fight for New Zealand at the world championships.
Coroner wants tougher controls on boxing events
Coroner wants tougher controls on boxing events
Christchurch man Kain Parsons died after receiving 30 blows to the head in a charity bout in 2018.
Gallen quits after beating Sonny Bill
Gallen quits all sport after beating Sonny Bill
Sonny Bill Williams won't get a rematch after Paul Gallen announced his retirement from all sport following his split points boxing win over the former All Black.
World Boxing to introduce mandatory sex testing
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
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
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
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 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 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
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
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.