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Light falls short in title challenge but earns respect for toughness

Kiwi loses WBO cruiserweight world title bout but bravery and tactics earn praise from his British opponent Lawrence Okolie.

Boxing •12:48pm

Inside the West Auckland boxing gym pumping out title contenders

They say success breeds success and deep in Henderson Valley, New Zealand boxing fans can find exactly that at Peach Boxing.

Boxing •Tue, Mar 14

'Brutal boxer' Mea Motu on brink of world championship glory

New Zealander's date with destiny will come in Auckland in April against an as yet unnamed international fighter.

Boxing •Tue, Feb 21

Analysis: More questions than answers as Parker disappoints again

Facing a cruiserweight in his comeback fight was a gamble that did not pay off for Joseph Parker, writes Patrick McKendry.

Boxing •Mon, Jan 23

Knockout victory elusive as Parker beats Massey on points

Kiwi heavyweight had a big size advantage and wanted a stoppage win as he rebuilds his career but Englishman comfortably survives the 10 rounds.

Boxing •Sun, Jan 22

'I have to look good' - Parker on his comeback after brutal defeat

The Kiwi heavyweight is taking no chances ahead of his fight against Englishman Jack Massey next weekend.

Boxing •Thu, Jan 12

Joseph Parker’s next opponent could be American Bryant Jennings

Social media post by one of Parker's heavyweight rivals suggests match-up next year is a done deal.

Boxing •December 19, 2022

Wayne Rooney to be sparring partner for 'serious' Tyson Fury

The British boxing world champion has chosen an unlikely training partner for a potential fight with Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk.

Boxing •December 13, 2022

Kiwi David Light to get world title cruiserweight shot

The World Boxing Organisation has ordered the promoter of champion Lawrence Okolie to start negotiations with Light's connections.

Boxing •December 6, 2022

Tyson Fury stops Derek Chisora in 10th round of heavyweight title bout

Fury easily beats Chisora for the third time to set up a potential undisputed world heavyweight title fight against Oleksandr Usyk.

Boxing •December 4, 2022

David Light wins dramatic split decision to set up world title fight

New Zealand cruiserweight gets off canvas in final round in Florida to hold on for narrow win in a 'war' against American.

Boxing •December 4, 2022

Kiwi David Light gets heavy duty in preparation for big time

Cruiserweight Light has been sparring heavyweights ahead of world title eliminator against American Brandon Glanton.

Boxing •December 1, 2022

Peeved Paul Gallen rules out SBW bout after Kiwi's sledge

Gallen said he has no time for Williams and certainly no interest in helping line the Kiwi's pockets with a blockbuster bout or series.

Boxing •November 24, 2022

Brutal Mark Hunt knockout forces SBW to consider boxing retirement

Former All Black is handed his first boxing loss by the still powerful 48-year-old known as the 'Super Samoan'.

Boxing •November 7, 2022

Undefeated boxer Motu opens up on nightmare past, dream future

Mea Motu has gone from living in a car and trapped in an abusive relationship to taking on the boxing world for a WBC belt next month.

Boxing •October 20, 2022

Impressive Nyika hoping for good news on latest hand injury

The Kiwi cruiserweight, who has had plenty of hand issues recently, suffered his latest injury delivering a knockout punch against Titi Motusaga in Melbourne.

Boxing •October 19, 2022

David Nyika after stunning KO win: 'I want to fight back in NZ'

Kiwi cruiserweight says cut on right cheek suffered during big win in Melbourne shouldn't hinder him fighting again soon on home soil.

Boxing •October 16, 2022

Stunning knockout victory puts David Nyika on world stage

Nyika finishes things quickly in Melbourne, but the news isn't so good for fellow Kiwi heavyweight Hemi Ahio, who suffers the first pro loss of his career.

Boxing •October 16, 2022

Kiwi boxers oozing confidence ahead of undercard fights

Hemi Ahio and David Nyika are both looking to claim knockout wins in Sunday's boxing event in Melbourne.

Boxing •October 15, 2022

The Kiwi boxer hoping for fairytale finish on world stage

Big underdog and solo father Marcus Heywood senses an upset on undercard of world title fight in Melbourne on Sunday.

Boxing •October 14, 2022

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Latest Stories

Light falls short in title challenge but earns respect for toughness

Inside the West Auckland boxing gym pumping out title contenders

'Brutal boxer' Mea Motu on brink of world championship glory

Analysis: More questions than answers as Parker disappoints again

Knockout victory elusive as Parker beats Massey on points

'I have to look good' - Parker on his comeback after brutal defeat

Joseph Parker’s next opponent could be American Bryant Jennings

Wayne Rooney to be sparring partner for 'serious' Tyson Fury

Kiwi David Light to get world title cruiserweight shot

Tyson Fury stops Derek Chisora in 10th round of heavyweight title bout

David Light wins dramatic split decision to set up world title fight

Kiwi David Light gets heavy duty in preparation for big time

Peeved Paul Gallen rules out SBW bout after Kiwi's sledge

Brutal Mark Hunt knockout forces SBW to consider boxing retirement

Undefeated boxer Motu opens up on nightmare past, dream future

Impressive Nyika hoping for good news on latest hand injury

David Nyika after stunning KO win: 'I want to fight back in NZ'

Stunning knockout victory puts David Nyika on world stage

Kiwi boxers oozing confidence ahead of undercard fights

The Kiwi boxer hoping for fairytale finish on world stage

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