An Aussie boxing insider is helping Ryosuke Nishida prepare for Sam Goodman’s world-title shot in Japan -- and says he and Goodman can be mates again on Monday.

Tyson Fury will face Anthony Joshua in an all-British heavyweight showdown in Cardiff on December 11.

Five rounds couldn’t split Issac Hardman and Joel Camilleri. A sixth gave Hardman the win — and left plenty of fans unconvinced.

Issac Hardman says Joel Camilleri will be robbed of his greatest asset in their IBC welterweight title fight, while a big-name Aussie UFC star is being tipped to make the move to brawling.

Jai Opetaia has defended his The Ring magazine cruserweight championship and Zuffa Boxing title in brutal fashion, handing Noel Mikaelian the first TKO of his career.

A world champion crashed Ryan Garcia and Conor Benn’s final press conference in disguise before the American delivered a swipe at Aussie Liam Paro.

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Undefeated boxing great Terence Crawford has teased a stunning return to the ring by issuing a direct challenge to Jaron “Boots” Ennis.