Nick Walshaw

Jeff Fenech undergoes emergency heart surgery, in recovery after medical issues, Aussie boxing great, latest news

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[ad_1] Australian boxing great Jeff Fenech has undergone emergency open heart surgery in a Sydney hospital on Thursday after having privately battled for almost two weeks with infection, high temperatures and “grotesque” swelling. Due to commentate Wednesday night’s hyped Wollongong showcase involving undefeated Australian Sam Goodman, Fenech was instead rushed to hospital 24 hours earlier … Read more

Australian Steve Erceg in line for shock flyweight title shot, Alexandre Pantoja flyweight

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[ad_1] He’s been dubbed ‘Pizza Boy’ and likened to The Office’s Michael Scott – and now breakout Australian UFC fighter Steve Erceg is on the cusp of earning one of the fastest title shots in company history. Despite being only three appearances into his UFC career – and ranked at No.10 among flyweights — Erceg … Read more

Curtis Scott KOs Joey Leilua video, highlights, professional debut, first win, calls out Barry Hall, results, interview, reaction

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[ad_1] Curtis Scott says Joey Leilua was already “looking for a way out” when stopped in the second round of his highly anticipated Wollongong boxing debut – and now hopes to fight AFL legend Barry Hall. Only months after having his NRL return bid rejected, Scott has made a stunning entrance onto the Australian boxing … Read more

Sam Goodman vs Mark Schleibs live updates, blog, stream, full card, start time, how to watch, Curtis Scott vs Joseph Leilua, Joey Leilua

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[ad_1] Australia’s Sam Goodman has officially sworn off the drink until he wins a world title – although mum Roxanne could be excused for needing a drink or three after personally handing out over 600 tickets for her son’s hyped Wollongong headliner. While he may already be the mandatory for Japanese megastar Naoya Inoue, Goodman … Read more

Curtis Scott vs Joey Leilua fight weigh-ins, 30kg weight difference, when is the bout, how to watch, ex-NRL players fighting

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[ad_1] Curtis Scott says there is no chance of him and Matthew Lodge ever throwing down after the Manly prop surprisingly reached out to help with preparations for Wednesday night’s boxing debut – which sees him staggeringly outweighed by almost 30kg. Elsewhere, the exiled NRL star has also shrugged off suggestions his fight style is … Read more

Sam Goodman vs Mark Schleibs weigh-in results, video, ‘where’s your father’ taunt claims

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[ad_1] Mark Schleibs has branded Australian boxing’s most famous supporter group “scumbags” after Mad Bunch members allegedly shouted “Where’s your father?” during a weigh-in scuffle at Wollongong Entertainment Centre on Tuesday. Schleibs made the claim shortly after security were forced to separate himself and undefeated world No.1 super bantamweight contender Sam Goodman. Despite having been … Read more

How Nonito Donaire is helping Mark Schleibs, Sam Goodman v Mark Schleibs, how to watch, stream details, start time, when is it, latest, updates

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[ad_1] Mark Schleibs is vowing to score one of Australian boxing’s greatest ever upsets via left hook after working closely with the Filipino legend famed for them. While he may be a heavy underdog in Wednesday night’s showdown against undefeated Australian star Sam Goodman, Schleibs insists he will KO the world’s No.1 ranked super bantamweight … Read more

Curtis Scott vs Joey Leilua fight date, details, interview, preview, NRL news

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[ad_1] Curtis Scott has no problem conceding up to 20kg against Joey Leilua in Wednesday night’s hyped footy brawl, cackling: “I don’t know which chin I’m supposed to hit”. The 2017 Melbourne premiership winner has also hit back at Leilua claiming he can’t remember the pair ever crossing paths on a footy field — “he … Read more

Superstar’s warning for Alex Volkanovski

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[ad_1] UFC bantamweight king Sean O’Malley is promising to go steal Alexander Volkanovski’s championship rematch dream this Sunday – and in the same style that has already seen him amass a $600,000 stash of UFC performance bonuses. Quickly emerging as one of the UFC’s true stars, Suga Sean is now looking to defend his shiny, … Read more

Lying claims levelled at NRL bad boy

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Curtis Scott and Joey Leilua

[ad_1] Australian boxing great Johnny Lewis has agreed to join Curtis Scott’s surprise bid to become an Australian cruiserweight champion – which kicks off against the fellow leaguie whose career he describes as “an embarrassment”. Only months after being denied a return to the NRL, 26-year-old Scott is set to make his heavyweight debut against … Read more