By Steve Bateson: Lewis Ritson continued his destructive streak as he stopped Scott Cardle in the second round of his British Lightweight defense at the 02 in London on Saturday evening.

Australia’s leading heavyweight Lucas “Big Daddy” Browne 25-0 (22) will get the chance to launch himself back into world title contention when he takes on Dillian “The Body Snatcher” Whyte 22-1 (16) for the WBC Silver title at the O2 Arena in London this Saturday night. By Anthony Cocks

WBC #9 light heavyweight Isaac “Golden Boy” Chilemba 25-5-1 (10) overcame a slow start to run away to the winner on points against WBC #6 Blake “Il Capo” Caparello 26-3-1 (10) and annex the vacant WBC International title at the Melbourne Pavilion in Kensington, Australia on Friday night. By Anthony Cocks

In what promises to be an explosive clash at light heavyweight classy boxer-puncher Damien "Super" Hooper 13-1 (8) will defend his WBO International title over 10 rounds against knockout artist Renold "Dunghutti Destroyer" Quinlan 12-2 (8) on the undercard of the WBO top five clash between junior middleweights Dennis “Hurricane” Hogan and Jimmy Kilrain Kelly at the Convention & Exhibition Centre in Brisbane on April 7.

The Oz Report by Anthony Cocks

The Oz report By Anthony Cocks

When WBA #9 and IBF #12 bantamweight Jason The “Smooth One” Moloney 15-0 (12) steps into the ring against Immanuel Naidjala 23-4-1 (13) for Punches at the Park 7 at the St Kilda Town Hall on 24 February there will be more than just the Commonwealth title on the line. By Anthony Cocks

Boxing Downunder returned with a bang this past week with a series of big fight announcements featuring world-rated fighters and the first major fight card of the year. By Anthony Cocks

Looking back at the Ring Magazine/Don King scandal By Paul Magno

Aussie wrap-up: Bad blood boils at the Lucas Browne & Dillian Whyte presser; Rohan Murdock promises “No Mercy” for Frankie Filippone; “Big” Joe Goodall turns pro; Moloney twins putting in work ahead of #PATP7; Thousands show up for Fammo statue unveiling By Anthony Cocks

JOSEPH DIAZ, JR. TO DEFEND NABO FEATHERWEIGHT TITLE AGAINST FORMER WORLD CHAMPION VICTOR TERRAZAS

Champion vs. Champion: Moloney-Dacquel

“HURRICANE” HOGAN CLASHES WITH KILRAIN KELLY IN BATTLE OF TOP FIVE RANKED FIGHTERS

Aussies on the rise in 2018 Part 2: Junior welterweight to flyweight By Anthony Cocks

Former WBO flyweight champ and two-time Olympic gold medalist Zou Shiming is reportedly being treated at a hospital in Shanghai, China after losing sight in his left eye.

Aussie Wrap-up: Tommy Browne to face Anthony Mundine in January, Bilal Akkawy & Darragh Foley win in Punchbowl, Cherneka Johnson wins first title in Warrnambool, Kurtis Pegoraro wins big in China, Dwight Ritchie & Sylvia Scharper victorious at Melbourne Pavilion, Steve Lovett back with a win in Canberra, Zac Dunn KOs Cedric Spera

Aussie Wrap-up: Big Daddy Browne considering options, Gradovich out of TJ Doheny fight, replacement named, Luke Jackson wants Valdez, Jamie Weetch impresses against Yao Yi Ma, Hosking Promotions back at the ‘Bool By Anthony Cocks

Nathaniel “Cheeky” May looking to steal the show on Horn-Corcoran undercard

Perth-based Welshman Jamie Weetch 10-2 (4) knows he has to turn in an impressive performance when he takes on Sydney’s Yao Yi Ma 15-2-1 (10) for the vacant IBF Pan Pacific junior middleweight title at Thunderdome 23 at Metro City in Northbridge, WA, this Friday if he wants to get the big fights he covets in 2018. By Anthony Cocks

The undercard of Jeff “The Hornet” Horn’s maiden WBO welterweight world title defence against Britain’s Gary “Hellraiser” Corcoran at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on 13 December is taking shape with some of Australia’s top talent getting the opportunity to showcase their skills to a worldwide audience on ESPN in the United States and BoxNation in the UK. By Anthony Cocks

Wanted: No agendas. No brand-building. No marinating. No promoter/network politics. No B.S. By Blake "Racehorse" Chavez By Blake "Racehorse" Chavez

Aussie Wrap-up: Trent Broadhurst gets golden opportunity against Dmitry Bivol for WBA strap, Mark Flanagan and Liam Paro return to Townsville By Anthony Cocks

Aussie Wrap-up: Kris George retains Commonwealth title, Moloney twins secure early wins, Bilal Akkawy demolishes Jerez By Anthony Cocks

Hosking Promotions are bring boxing back to the people with the announcement that their show “Punches at the Park 6” this Saturday will be available for free via live streaming across the internet in a full production show complete with commentary team.

Victorian sports fans will get a chance to see one of this country’s best world title prospects in action when Australia’s youngest ever Olympic boxer Jai Opetaia fights in Melbourne for just the second time in his pro career when he faces international opponent Frankie Lopez at Hosking Promotions’ “Punches at the Park 6” at the Melbourne Park Function Centre on Saturday 21 October.

When undefeated boxer Andrew “The Monster” Moloney steps into the ring at the Melbourne Park Function Centre on Saturday night he will have the rare opportunity to join the illustrious company of Lionel Rose, Johnny Famechon and Jimmy Carruthers.

IBRAHIM BALLA CONTINUES COMEBACK AGAINST UNBEATEN SALIM MTANGO

Logan City’s former boxing world title challenger Alex “The Lionheart” Leapai 30-7-3 (24 KOs) is already eying off future opponents ahead of his comeback fight against New Zealander Thomas Peato at the Brisbane Convention & Exhibition Centre on 14 October.

Aussie Wrap-up: Broadhurst secures world title shot, Luke Jackson move closer to Oscar Valdez fight, hot prospect Liam Paro victorious By Anthony Cocks

Tension boils over as Demsey McKean and Willie Nasio prepare to get it on By Anthony Cocks

The Muhammad Ali exhibit at the Bellagio in Las Vegas

When Gold Coast super middleweight Rohan “No Mercy” Murdock 19-1 (14 KOs) steps back into the ring at the Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre on 14 October there will be only one result that counts.

Golovkin: "I am not Julio Cesar Chavez, Jr. and Canelo is no Danny Jacobs"

Aussie wrap-up: Toussaint and Moloney discuss latest victories, J-Mitch-Akkawy clash postponed, Opetaia returns, Navagero’s exceptional people

By Jason Pribila – Ringside – 2300 Arena, Philadelphia: Even the most dedicated boxing fan would need to have the maps in their GPS updated in order to find the crossroads that led to the Kermit Cintron – Tyrone Brunson match-up that served as the main event of a nine bout card presented by Kings Promotions taking place in Philadelphia.

Global superstar Manny Pacquiao 59-6-2 (38) completed his whirlwind promotional tour of Australia last week ahead of his July clash with Brisbane’s Jeff Horn 16-0-1 (11), impressing local media with his laid-back personality and good sense of humor. By Anthony Cocks

Boxing Championship Double Header Guerrero vs. Ruiz and Salgado vs. Gallo at Cache Creek Casino Resort on Saturday, April 15th

Comosa AG are pleased to announce the launch of the World Boxing Super Series, a revolutionary bracket-style elimination tournament featuring the world`s best boxers and a total of $50 million in prize money.

What in the world is up with the recent dreary PPV numbers? The first and foremost reason is Money Mayweather’s retirement. Pure and simple, he was the man you loved to hate. By Blake "Racehorse" Chavez

Robert Brant is a middleweight boxer who’s undefeated in 21 bouts. Recently, I had the pleasure of interviewing Brant about his upcoming fight and his stellar 2016. By Anthony George

As Bernard Hopkins toppled backward through the ring ropes, landing on the cement floor, a collective gasp rose throughout the Fabulous Forum in Los Angeles, CA. By John J. Raspanti

While much of the media focused on the historic WBO heavyweight title fight between Joseph Parker and Andy Ruiz Jr that took place in New Zealand this past weekend, there was another story brewing on the sidelines that seemed to involve everyone in boxing from the southern hemisphere and one of the most notorious names in the sport from the past 50 years. By Anthony Cocks

If challenger Molina had a game plan entering the match, it wasn’t apparent. He backed into the ropes in the opening stanza and languished like a prisoner awaiting the executioner to pull the switch. By John J. Raspanti

Preview: Terence "Bud" Crawford meets John "The Gladiator" Molina at the CenturyLink Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

A couple of years ago, many opined that Nicholas “The Axe Man” Walters would defeat Vasyl Lomachenko. By John J. Raspanti