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Boxing and poker – maybe a start on something new?

Even though both sports are known for intense action and rough characters, boxing and poker aren’t usually combined. This didn’t stop Gus Hansen (known as one of the biggest full tilt poker names)and Danish poker pro Theo Jorgensen from duking it out. Both know as skilled poker players in both the online poker and live tournament circuit, did quite well as shown in the video.

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Strong undercard on Tim Tszyu vs. Sebastian Fundora fight night

Sub Lead27-Mar-24by Bill Tibbs

March 30th

Get ready for the ultimate showdown as the countdown to the middle east crown series hits Australia for the first time

Sub Lead14-Dec-23by Anthony Cocks

"I’m thrilled to introduce DJMC Boxing to the historic Malvern Town Hall, an iconic venue within the Aussie boxing scene," says Mike Altamura, who is supporting DJMC Boxing and Peter Maniatis on the event.

'Australian' Jim Kelly: New Jersey's adopted bareknuckle boxer son

Sub Lead30-Mar-21by Matthew Ward

The Jersey Shore was once home to one of the best and last bareknuckle boxers to compete in the 19th century.

Flyweight legend Moruti Mthalane retains IBF flyweight title

Sub Lead24-Dec-19by John J. Raspanti

Mthalane (39-2, 27 KOs)

Boxing in the land of oz

Sub Lead20-Oct-19by John J. Raspanti

Hogan vs. Charlo Dec. 7

Professional boxing from the land down under

Sub Lead30-Sep-19by John J. Raspanti

Boxing in Oz

Fighting,fatherhood or retirement: Jeff Horn weighs his options

Sub Lead22-Sep-19by John J. Raspanti

Does Horn still have the same hunger?

Weekend wrap-up in boxing

Sub Lead01-Sep-19by John J. Raspanti

Lomachenko defeats game Campbell

Tim Tszyu and Dwight Ritchie ready to rumble next week

Sub Lead07-Aug-19by John J. Raspanti

Rising Tzsyu faces clever Ritchie at ICC Exhibition Centre in Sydney

Moruti Mthalane - One of boxing's best kept secrets

Sub Lead21-May-19by John J. Raspanti

IBF flyweight champion Moruti Mthalane is 38-2 with 25 knockouts.

Richard Commey makes first defense of title June 28 against Ray Beltran

Sub Lead16-May-19by John J. Raspanti

IBF champ Richard Commey faces former champion Ray Beltran

Tim Tszyu cruises past tough Joel Camilleri, wants Jeff Horn

Sub Lead16-May-19by John J. Raspanti

Tim Tszyu survives cut to defeat Joel Camilleri

Joel Camilleri fighting for respect against big favorite Tim Tszyu

Sub Lead13-May-19by John J. Raspanti

Tim Tszyu quickly making a name for himself

Like father like son: Tim Tszyu to fight Zab Judah?

Sub Lead03-May-19by John J. Raspanti

Prospect Tim Tszyu talks about fighting Zab Judah, Bilal Akkaway fights on Canelo Alvarez vs. Danny Jacobs undercard

Dennis Hogan demands rematch after terrible decision against Jamie Mungia

Sub Lead22-Apr-19by John J. Raspanti

Tim Tszyu wants Jeff Horn in all-Aussie showdown

Sub Lead19-Apr-19by John J. Raspanti

Boxing in Oz: Dennis Hogan confident as title shot looms

Sub Lead06-Apr-19by John J. Raspanti

Rising Jacob Ng wins IBF youth title, dreams of world championship

Sub Lead29-Mar-19by John J. Raspanti

Andrew Moloney and Miguel Gonzalez make weight in Chile

Main News20-Mar-19by Clive Bernath

The boxing scene in Australia

Sub Lead07-Mar-19by John J. Raspanti

Jai Opetaia Prepared For Toughest Test Of Career

Main News05-Mar-19by Clive Bernath

Aussie boxing scene

Sub Lead28-Feb-19by John J. Raspanti

Double world title event set for LA on April 26

Main News27-Feb-19by Clive Bernath

Blake Caparello edges Reagan Dessaix on points over 10-rounds

Sub Lead23-Feb-19by John J. Raspanti

Blake Caparello edges Reagan Dessaix on points over 10-rounds

WBA middleweight champion Rob Brant stops Khasan Baysangurov

Sub Lead16-Feb-19by John J. Raspanti

Boxing in the land down under

Sub Lead14-Feb-19by John J. Raspanti

Title fight roundup and this week in boxing

Sub Lead11-Feb-19by John J. Raspanti

Former world champ Rocky Lockridge passes away

Main News08-Feb-19by Clive Bernath

Jeff Horn wants Manny Pacquiao again, TJ Doheny defends title and other Aussie boxing news

Sub Lead25-Jan-19by John J. Raspanti

Aussies on the rise part two

Sub Lead10-Jan-19by John J. Raspanti

It’s that time of year when we look back over the past 12 months and forward to the new year. In my annual review of Aussie boxers, I list the ones to watch by division in 2019. To keep things interesting, I have decided not to nominate the same boxer in my column twice. I have also included a review of the previous year’s nominee to see how close – or far – I was from the mark.

Paul Fleming outclasses former world champion Panya Uthok while Luke Jackson returns to the winners circle on MJA platinum's Inception show

Sub Lead27-Dec-18by John J. Raspanti

Super featherweight contender Paul ‘Showtime’ Fleming 26-0 (17) returned to action with an eight-round unanimous decision win over former two-time world champion Panya Uthok 52-6 (35) of Thailand at the Emporium in Bankstown, Sydney on Friday night.

Quinlan Warns Buatsi He Has The Power To Defeat Him

Main News21-Dec-18by Clive Bernath

Australian Renold Quinlan has warned Joshua Buatsi that he possesses the power to inflict a first professional defeat on the rising Light-Heavyweight talent.

Khan Could Now Face Brook In March Or April

Main News14-Dec-18by Clive Bernath

It appears Amir Khan has had a rethink and is now keen to face bitter British rival Kell Brook in March or April instead of challenging unbeaten Terence Crawford for the American’s WBO welterweight title.

Paul Fleming Sets His Sights On WBO Junior Lightweight Champion Masayuki Ito, Luke Jackson Prepares For Ring Return

Sub Lead12-Dec-18by John J. Raspanti

Australian boxing’s best kept secret Paul ‘Showtime’ Fleming 25-0 (17) is looking forward to returning to the ring this month before making a world title run next year with reigning WBO super featherweight champion Masayuki Ito 24-1-1 (12) of Japan in his sights.

Lomachenko, Dogboe and Lopez Jr., look to light up NY on December 8th

News04-Dec-18by John J. Raspanti

Vasiliy Lomachenko will make the 1st defence of his WBA “super” world lightweight title on December 8, when he faces Jose Pedarza at the Hulu Theatre in New York.

Jeff Horn vs. Anthony Mundine fight to air live on ESPN + Friday

Other Boxing News27-Nov-18by John J. Raspanti

Jeff Horn-Anthony Mundine Grudge Match

Jeff Horn set to take on early career influencer Anthony Mundine in crossroads bout this Friday

Sub Lead26-Nov-18by John J. Raspanti

Jeff Horn 18-1-1 (12) will see his career come full circle when he takes on Anthony Mundine 48-8 (28) at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane, Australia this Friday night. By Anthony Cocks

Horn and Mundine bring the thunder down under

Sub Lead19-Nov-18by John J. Raspanti

On November 30, live from the SunCorp Stadium, in Brisbane, Australia, Jeff “The Hornet” Horn (18-1-1, 12 KO’s) will battle fellow-Australian Anthony “The Man” Mundine (48-8, 28 KO’s). By Bill Tibbs

The Aussie boxing scene

Sub Lead09-Nov-18by John J. Raspanti

Millionaire boxing trainer Glenn Rushton has instigated his own Big Mac index ahead of his charge Jeff Horn’s 71kg (156.5-pound) catchweight bout against Anthony Mundine at Brisbane’s Suncorp Stadium on November 30. By Anthony Cocks

Longshot Jason Moloney determined to prove the oddsmakers wrong

Sub Lead16-Oct-18by John J. Raspanti

Longshot Jason Moloney out to upset the bookmakers against IBF 118-pound champion Emmanuel Rodriguez in WBSS quarterfinal By Anthony Cocks

The Australia boxing scene

Sub Lead27-Sep-18by John J. Raspanti

Demsey McKean 11-0 (5) was on a high. By Anthony Cocks

Boxing and breakfast: Tszyu and Moloney fight Saturday

Other Boxing News06-Sep-18by John J. Raspanti

Aussie boxing news

Sub Lead24-Aug-18by John J. Raspanti

Luke ‘Action’ Jackson 16-1 (7) put up a brave stand against Belfast’s Carl ‘The Jackal’ Frampton at Windsor Park last weekend only to lose by TKO when his corner hurled in the towel early in the ninth frame. By Anthony Cocks

Susie Ramadan aiming to join Jeff Fenech as three-time world champion

Promo Lead14-Aug-18by John J. Raspanti

Former IBF and WBC bantamweight champion Susie “Q” Ramadan 27-2 (12) has a word of warning for the current world titleholders: take me on at your peril. By Anthony Cocks

Reinvigorated Billy Dib out to prove he still belongs at the top level against Tevin Farmer

Sub Lead31-Jul-18by John J. Raspanti

Not everyone gets a second chance in life. By Anthony Cocks

Aussie boxing news from the land down under

Sub Lead06-Jun-18by John J. Raspanti

JEFF HORN VS TERENCE CRAWFORD NOT THE ONE-SIDED FIGHT MANY EXPECT By Anthony Cocks

The Oz Report: Jackson overcomes late replacement, "Plugger" Nichols claims Aussie crown, Dib gunning for Farmer, Singh wins Kiwi knockout tournament, George to defnd Commonwealth title, Kambosos Jr. set for USA debut, Leapai returns, Dunn victorious

Sub Lead03-May-18by John J. Raspanti

The Oz Report: Luke Jackson overcomes late replacement, “Plugger” Nichols claims Aussie crown, Billy Dib gunning for Tevin Farmer in Sydney, TJ Singh wins Kiwi knockout tournament, Kris George to defend Commonwealth title against British hotshot Josh Kelly, George Kambosos Jr set for USA debut this weekend, Alex Leapai returns in Melbourne, Zac Dunn victorious in Mexico

Chilemba shocks Caparello, wins on points

Sub Lead17-Mar-18by John J. Raspanti

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

Damien Hooper vs. Renold Quinlan added to Revolution undercard

Promo Lead02-Mar-18by John J. Raspanti

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: Buttigieg defends Commonwealth crown against Harper, Horns signs contract to fight Crawford, Moloney brothers back at a new venue, Akkawy promises KO, Kambosos clashes with Luis, Fleming joins MTK, Hawton draws Montoya out of retirement

Sub Lead20-Feb-18by John J. Raspanti

The Oz Report by Anthony Cocks

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