Five for 2019: Caparello vs. Dessaix
Aus-Boxing January 11, 2019
FOR the best part of seven years, Blake Caparello has sat atop the light heavyweight division. Since making his rise to the top of the division domestically in the form of the national title in 2011, just two Australian-based challengers have stepped forward to offer their services. With the... Read more
Five for 2019: Tszyu vs. Zerafa
Aus-Boxing January 10, 2019
SOME fights can be made with little effort, while others take time to marinate. A meeting between former Commonwealth titleholder Michael Zerafa and looming challenger Tim Tszyu is one that has been discussed at nauseam. As speculation continues to grow and with domestic opponents running out for both camps,... Read more
Five for 2019: Tapia vs. Copland
Aus-Boxing January 9, 2019
FOR the plethora of key prospects currently plying their trade, a big win goes a long way. And while intent is often misplaced with ability, there are instances where application and timing go hand-in-hand. Unbeaten pair Mateo Tapia and Adam Copland are still early in their respective professional journeys,... Read more
Five for 2019: Super Middleweights
Aus-Boxing January 4, 2019
THE health of the super middleweight division in Australia often goes unnoticed. With several key figures leading the line, including world rated pair Bilal Akkawy and Rohan Murdock, as well as unified regional titleholder Jayde Mitchell, the division boasts an abundance of talent. What we think: Despite none of... Read more
Five for 2019: Chua vs. Ng
Aus-Boxing January 2, 2019
THE lightweight division has long been ruled domestically by George Kambosos. Having twice beaten his two most worthy challengers – being convincing points wins over both Brandon Ogilvie and Qamil Balla – the division has needed a well overdue refresh. What we think: In a year that saw minimal... Read more
Dennis Hogan concedes: “All the risk is on my side”
Aus-Boxing December 15, 2018
YOU will be hard-pressed to find a more apt tagline to describe Dennis Hogan’s next fight than the one currently offered. Every form of media collateral presented by cutting-edge Brisbane promoter DDP Sports has the phrase ‘All or Nothing’ emblazoned across it. And in Hogan’s case, it couldn’t be... Read more
Aus-Boxing forms partnership with WILDFIGHTER
Aus-Boxing December 13, 2018
IN a landmark deal, Aus-Boxing will partner with fledgling promotional firm WILDFIGHTER as part of an exclusive multi-event online broadcasting agreement in 2019. The progressive deal will see at least 20 fights staged in Melbourne, featuring a variety of Australia’s best boxing prospects in competitive matchups in the newly-built... Read more
Jamie Weetch takes aim at Hogan: “His grab and jab is boring”
Aus-Boxing December 12, 2018
LIFE outside of boxing was a priority for Jamie Weetch in 2018. The relocated Welshman has spent the year focusing on things away from the sport, patiently awaiting an opportunity, which has now arisen in the form of Dennis Hogan on December 12th. Rated fifteenth by the IBF, Weetch... Read more
Rohan Murdock: “I really want to challenge myself”
Aus-Boxing December 11, 2018
AN active and healthy Rohan Murdock is seen by many as the best in his division. Having overcome a series of untimely injuries and promotional uncertainty, the once-beaten Queenslander is on the cusp of making a legitimate run at a super middleweight championship. The fifth-rated super middleweight by the... Read more
Michael Zerafa welcomes underdog tag
Aus-Boxing December 4, 2018
OVER the course of his professional career, Michael Zerafa has had many labels. From promising prospect to talented speedster, the ascension of the Melbourne-based light middleweight peaked when he captured the prestigious Commonwealth title with a late-notice win in March. And while there are many belts sitting in his... Read more
Anthony Mundine prepared for Brisbane swansong
Aus-Boxing November 29, 2018
AFTER two decades in the spotlight, Anthony Mundine has prepared for his sporting swan-song. Notorious for many reasons, the supremely dual sportsman has reached the pinnacle of two codes, earning riches, fame and world title belts. Along the way, he earned a reputation that was more often than not,... Read more
Jeff Horn aims to bury Crawford blemish
Aus-Boxing November 28, 2018
IN the space of twelve months, Jeff Horn went from anonymous contender to maligned champion. Last year, the Brisbane-based welterweight capped a remarkable ascension, swiftly shifting from Australia’s best performed Olympian in three decades to capture a coveted world title in front of a record crowd. Although no world... Read more
Andrew Moloney lines up final fight for 2018
Aus-Boxing November 17, 2018
WORLD rated super flyweight Andrew Moloney returns to the ring for his final outing of 2018. The highly regarded 27-year-old, who is rated as the consensus sixth best in his division by THE RING Magazine, will travel interstate to face fellow WBA affiliated regional titleholder Cris Paulino on December... Read more
Horn-Mundine secures US coverage on ESPN+
Aus-Boxing November 5, 2018
BURGEONING online streaming platform ESPN+ has continued its investment in Australian boxing. After broadcasting two high-profile fights in a four month period, the US-exclusive streaming service has picked up the American broadcast rights for the blockbuster showdown at Suncorp Stadium. Aligned to leading global sports authority ESPN, the service... Read more
Kell Brook makes shock change for Zerafa fight
Aus-Boxing November 4, 2018
KELL Brook will enter the final chapter of his career without his long-time trainer Dominic Ingle. The mercurial former IBF welterweight titleholder made the shock announcement last week, opting for a fresh approach to training ahead of an assumed blockbuster meeting with Amir Khan. Before then, Brook (37-2, 26... Read more
Team Moloney recap world title heartbreak
Aus-Boxing October 23, 2018
AFTER an incredible twelve-round effort, Jason Moloney was deemed a winner against Manny Rodriguez. Unfortunately, for the now once-beaten bantamweight firebrand, German official Holger Wiemann was the sole judge that offered a scorecard that read 115-113 in his favour. Meanwhile, judges Alex Levin and Alfredo Polanco also came to... Read more
Team Moloney: “The camp has been exceptional”
Aus-Boxing October 20, 2018
ONLY time and Manny Rodriguez stand between Jason Moloney and Australian boxing folklore. The 27-year-old’s bold attempt to not only win the IBF bantamweight crown, but to compete with the elite of the bantamweight division begins on Sunday afternoon in Orlando. Although he is widely seen as an underdog... Read more
Jason Moloney awaits crowning moment
Aus-Boxing October 17, 2018
HISTORY is in the making for Jason Moloney. The 27-year-old is one of just eight bantamweights selected to fight in the second season of the World Boxing Super Series. The winner will walk away as the undisputed champion of the world. For Moloney, the first step towards divisional supremacy... Read more
Anthony Mundine announces Horn as final fight
Aus-Boxing October 11, 2018
IF things go according to script for Anthony Mundine, he’ll leave the sport as a winner. Long seen as one of the most polarizing characters in Australian sport, the accomplished 43-year-old vows to go out a winner in of the biggest events the country will see in 2018. Speaking... Read more
Jeff Horn confirms Mundine collision at Suncorp
Aus-Boxing October 3, 2018
ONE half of Australia’s biggest domestic fight has been announced. Former WBO welterweight ruler Jeff Horn was flanked by his trainer Glenn Rushton and promoter Dean Lonergan, confirming an agreement to face Anthony Mundine on November 30 in Brisbane. With the backing Premier of Queensland and Minister for Trade... Read more
Team Tszyu on Zerafa challenge: “It would be a great fight”
Aus-Boxing September 22, 2018
TIMING is everything for Team Tszyu. There’s little doubt that the career of Tim Tszyu is in it’s infancy right now but after winning his first eleven bouts, the youngster from Sydney has been under pressure to step things up. Enter, Michael Zerafa. The Commonwealth and WBA Oceania light... Read more
Michael Zerafa calls for Tim Tszyu meeting
Aus-Boxing September 21, 2018
MICHAEL Zerafa has offered Tim Tszyu an opportunity to fast-track his ascension with a potentially mouth-watering showdown. The well-traveled Commonwealth and WBA Oceania light middleweight titleholder has proposed a March 1st meeting in Melbourne, as part of a high-profile card at a yet-to-be-revealed multi-purpose venue, promoted by SLB Fight... Read more
Bilal Akkawy takes on America
Aus-Boxing September 12, 2018
BILAL Akkawy is out to make a name for himself in America. The big-punching super middleweight from Sydney has been plying his trade in recent weeks alongside Mexican middleweight superstar Canelo Alvarez and the talent that the 25-year-old Aussie possesses hasn’t gone unnoticed by Canelo’s team. First hired as... Read more
Andrew Moloney impresses, stops Luis Concepcion in ten
Aus-Boxing September 9, 2018
ANDREW Moloney’s dream of a world title shot is now closer than ever. In a ten round bout that featured on ESPN+, Moloney put on a commanding performance against former world champion Luis Concepcion, stopping the Panamanian at 1:58 of the tenth and final round to establish himself as... Read more
Team Moloney: “This is a huge fight with huge implications”
Aus-Boxing September 7, 2018
THE implications of a win on Saturday night aren’t lost on Team Moloney. Ahead of the meeting between Andrew Moloney (17-0, 10 KOs) and Luis Concepcion (37-6, 26 KOs) at the revamped Bendigo Stadium, Moloney’s manager Tony Tolj reveals the world will be watching. It was announced earlier in... Read more
Tim Tszyu talks improvements and future opportunities
Aus-Boxing September 6, 2018
FOR Tim Tszyu, the burden of expectation isn’t too heavy to carry. The unbeaten prospect will continue his professional journey on Saturday night, when he faces hard-hitting Argentine Marcos Cornejo (19-3, 18 KOs) at the revamped Bendigo Stadium for Hosking Promotions. As the prodigious talent reveals, he’s happy with... Read more
Andrew Moloney: “These are the type of fights I need”
Aus-Boxing September 5, 2018
ANDREW Moloney knows that an elusive world title opportunity is right around the corner. The unbeaten pocket dynamo, who is aptly labeled ‘The Monster’, will test the legitimacy of his potential at world level when he faces former two-division world champion Luis Concepcion on Saturday night. As the level... Read more
Team Tszyu: “We’re trying to get the Australian title”
Aus-Boxing September 4, 2018
WHEN it comes to the guidance of Tim Tszyu’s career, it’s very much a family affair. Ahead of his looming bout, Tszyu’s manager Glen Jennings admits that keeping business in-house is proving to be the best approach. Tszyu (10-0, 8 KOs) will headline the latest instalment of the highly... Read more
LUCAS Browne has used his time on the sidelines to plot a return to the heavyweight summit. The hard-hitting Australian lost his unbeaten record on the biggest of stages, falling to WBC Silver titleholder Dillian Whyte at the O2 Arena in spectacular fashion after six one-sided rounds. Browne, 39,... Read more
Andrew Moloney ready for Concepcion, aims for Yafai
Aus-Boxing August 21, 2018
THE biggest test of super flyweight sensation Andrew Moloney’s career is fast approaching. The 27-year-old, who holds top ten ratings with all four major sanctioning bodies, will feature in the grand opening of the new Bendigo Stadium in regional Victoria against former world champion Luis Concepcion. “I know people... Read more