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Boxers dodge uncertainties to throw their hats in the ring for Tokyo

05/05/2021 Jacqui Dodd 0

All six of the Australian boxers headed to Tokyo will be at their first Olympic Games this year, but they are no less prepared for the competition.

Garth Wood The Contender who found Solace in Teaching

28/04/2021 Liahm O'Brien 0

The Contender Australia winner Garth Wood chats to The Inner Sanctum about his epic two fight series with Anthony Mundine and his post-fight career.

Crute falls in biggest UFC fight to date

25/04/2021 Jasper Chellappah 0

Australian Jimmy Crute has suffered a TKO loss to sixth ranked Light Heavyweight Anthony ‘Lionheart’ Smith at UFC 261.

Gallen v Browne: Paul Gallen stuns boxing world with first round finish

22/04/2021 Ben Filosi 0

Paul Gallen knocked out former heavyweight champion Lucas Browne in the first round to secure the biggest win of his career.

The Loose Legacy Adam Brooks at a Melbourne City Wrestling Show. Picture: Digital Beard.

Adam Brooks on his ‘Loose Legacy’ as he looks to the future

21/04/2021 The Inner Sanctum 0

The Loose Ledge Adam Brooks is set to take the global wrestling community by storm as he prepares for Ring of Honour (ROH).

TC Priestley and Ben Dencio trade in their first bout

“I just try to focus on who’s in front of me”: TC Priestley motivated ahead of Ben Dencio rematch

21/04/2021 Liahm O'Brien 0

TC Priestley gives an insight into his rematch with Ben Dencio for the Australian Super Featherweight title fight on Friday April 23

Clean sweep for Aussies at UFC Vegas 24

21/04/2021 Ben Filosi 0

Aussies Robert Whittaker and Jacob Mulkoun both earned decision victories at UFC Vegas 24, completing a clean sweep for Aussie fighters.

Jake Paul vs Ben Askren: Who will Jake Paul fight next after brutal first round KO?

20/04/2021 Samuel Morgan 0

After a first round KO of Ben Askren everyone is asking: who will Jake Paul fight next?

‘I’m not just turning up’: The fire still burns for Danny Kennedy

18/04/2021 Liahm O'Brien 0

38-year-old Danny Kennedy is out to shock the boxing world when he takes on knockout artist Lenny Zappavigna on April 21 at Gallen vs Browne.

‘Cinderella man of it all’: Corey Anderson embracing underdog status

11/04/2021 Liahm O'Brien 0

At Bellator 257 on Saturday April 17, Corey Anderson will aim to shock pundits and make his mark on the Light Heavyweight Grand Prix against Dovletdzhan Yagshimuradov.

Ebanie Bridges falls short in bid to become World champion

11/04/2021 Liahm O'Brien 0

Shannon Courtenay has defeated Australia’s Ebanie Bridges for the vacant WBA Women’s Bantamweight title in an action packed ten round bout in London

‘I’ve definitely re-found my passion’: ‘Razor’ Rob Wilkinson eyes Light Heavyweight dominance at HEX Fight Series 21

07/04/2021 Liahm O'Brien 0

Since being released by the UFC, Hobart’s Rob Wilkinson has gone through a series of career adjustments and vows to return to MMA’s biggest stages

“Give me four years and I’ll make you a World champ”: Andrew Hunt is on a quest for greatness

06/04/2021 Liahm O'Brien 0

Andrew Hunt is working towards boxing greatness, starting with a fight for the Australian Welterweight title on April 10. He stopped by The Inner Sanctum to preview the bout.

There’s no doubt: Tszyu is one of the world’s best

31/03/2021 The Inner Sanctum 0

Australian boxing sensation Tim Tszyu maintained his undefeated professional record on Wednesday night, downing Dennis Hogan via a fifth round KO.

Tszyu vs Hogan: Who do the Pros Pick?

29/03/2021 Liahm O'Brien 0

Ahead of the bout between Tim Tszyu and Dennis Hogan on 31 March, we asked the professionals to give their pick for the highly anticipated event.