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Fitzroy Crossing boxer claims first ring win while building gym for local men
When Walmajarri and Gooniyandi boxer Elijah Murray won his first official bout,...
Natasha Clark 9 Jun 2026
Say True God? swaps mic for gloves ahead of influencer boxing match
Mandandanji/Waanyi hip hop artist Say True God? is preparing for an exhibition b...
Joseph Guenzler 3 Jun 2026
Shanell Dargan goes from strength to strength with historic IBF title win
An injury to Shanell Dargan's back serious enough for other boxers to call off a...
Andrew Mathieson 4 Mar 2026
Winwood ready to 'shake off ring rust' in Gold Coast return
Noongar boxer Alex Winwood is set to return to the ring after being announced to...
Joseph Guenzler 4 Nov 2025
Gloves on for First Nations Boxing Championship
The First Nations Boxing Championships will be held at the Hamilton Hotel in Mea...
Joseph Guenzler 3 Oct 2025
Muir steps into the ring for national glory

Wakka Wakka woman Ella Muir will represent Queensland at the national boxing championships in Canberra in May, where she will compete for a chance to qualify for the World Elite Championships in Engla...

Joseph Guenzler Joseph Guenzler Apr 11, 2025
Remembering Champion boxer Lawrence 'Baby Cassius' Austin

Warning to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. The following article contains the name and image of a person who has died. Lawrence 'Baby Cassius' Austin's family and friends want him to be...

Rhiannon Clarke Rhiannon Clarke Feb 11, 2025
Dargan a few blows short of claiming WBA Asia title

Shanell Dargan had time on the flight home to Sydney to dissect her shock defeat between the ropes last week in Indonesia. Vision of the WBA Asia Superflyweight title fight suggests Dargan's hands wer...

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Dec 13, 2024
Winwood's star on the rise despite narrow title loss

Alex Winwood says his near miss at Australian boxing history is only going to fuel his hunger to "rise back up to greatness" and win a world title.

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Justin Chadwick Sep 9, 2024
Winwood passes final test ahead of WBA world title showdown

It's game on for challenger Alex Winwood and WBA minimumweight world champion Thammanoon Niyomtrong with both fighters making weight on Friday, 24 hours out from touching gloves.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Sep 6, 2024
How boxing saved Australian title contender Winwood

Boxing was a saviour for Alex Winwood growing up, and he hopes his shot at boxing history will help save other Indigenous kids as well. Winwood will become the fastest Australian male to win a boxing...

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Justin Chadwick Sep 6, 2024
Winwood's camp sense rust in world champion's armour

Trainer Angelo Hyder and former Australian boxing champion Danny Green believe the stars are aligning for Alex Winwood as the West Australian prepares for his shot at history.

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Justin Chadwick Sep 5, 2024
Winwood draws on inner Mike Tyson for date with destiny

Alex Winwood has described himself as a mix between Mike Tyson and Roy Jones Jr as he bids to become the fastest Australian male to win a boxing world title.

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Justin Chadwick Sep 5, 2024
"I'm just fully embracing it every day": Winwood's path to World Title fight, chance at Australian record

Noongar boxer Alex Winwood is four days away from a chance at creating Australian history and breaking a four decade-long record in the process with a world title on offer in just his fifth profession...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Sep 4, 2024
Peters returns from Olympic boxing disappointment to the arms of relieved mum

As Callum Peters touched down at Adelaide Airport, walked off the chartered Olympic flight and up a ramp, he only had eyes for his mum, Cassie, who was waiting patiently inside the terminal.

Andrew Mathieson Andrew Mathieson Aug 15, 2024
Chance at Australian boxing history for Alex Winwood as world title fight is confirmed

Noongar fighter Alex Winwood is staring down Australian boxing history after locking in a world title bout for Perth's HBF Stadium, set for September 7.

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jul 10, 2024
Alex Winwood earns NAIDOC Sportsperson of the Year finalist spot after "surreal" couple of years

Noongar boxer and world title hopeful Alex Winwood has reflected on another 'pinch-yourself moment' after becoming a finalist for NAIDOC Sportsperson of the Year, following a "whirlwind" couple of yea...

Jarred Cross Jarred Cross Jun 21, 2024
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