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Sonny Bill in weigh-in scuffle

Sonny Bill Williams' boxing opponent Clarence Tillman was pushed to the floor after throwing a punch at the rugby star, as the weigh-in for their heavyweight bout flared up in Hamilton on Tuesday.

Interview: Barry Michael
Australian boxing legend Barry Michael reminisces on the career and contribution of trainer Angelo Dundee. Ali's trainer Dundee dies at 90

Celebrated boxing trainer Angelo Dundee, Muhammad Ali's cornerman in his greatest fights, has died at the age of 90.

Contact Sport Friday 27 January
Paul Kennedy examines the famous rivalry between Roger Federer and Rafael Nadal and the future of Australian tennis, talks to Tour Down Under champion Simon Gerrans and meets with female boxers fighting to make history at the London Olympics. Geale announces Tassie double title bill

Daniel Geale claims a slice of Las Vegas will be brought to Tasmania when he and Billy Dib both defend their world titles in Hobart on March 7.

Arum rules out Mayweather-Pacquiao

Manny Pacquiao's promoter Bob Arum said Wednesday the next time the Filipino superstar steps into the ring it will not be against unbeaten American Floyd Mayweather.

Muhammad Ali turns 70
The self-styled greatest heavyweight boxer of all time has turned 70 and despite suffering from Parkinson’s Disease, plans to have five birthday parties. Darchinyan to fight in Japan

Australia's three-division boxing world champion Vic Darchinyan has been given the chance to fight for another bantamweight crown, with a challenge to Japan's Shinsuke Yamanaka.

Muhammad Ali in words and pictures

Boxing icon Muhammad Ali celebrates his 70th birthday today (January 17). Ali won an Olympic gold medal and in his professional career recorded 56 wins, including 37 by knockout, and just five losses. But Ali is also recognised for his turn of phrase and caustic wit.

Boxing legend's gravesite restored

Maitland Council says the restoration of the grave of boxing legend Les Darcy has been faithful to the original appearance of the site.

Sonny Bill Williams's boxing opponent in jail

Sonny Bill Williams's plans to fight for the NZ heavyweight crown are on hold after it was discovered his would-be opponent is in jail.

Pacquiao calls Mayweather's bluff

Manny Pacquiao has accepted US rival Floyd Mayweather's provocative challenge for a showdown of the world's top pound-for-pound boxers, though sticking points to the mega fight remain.



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