Boxing
Kiwi boxers to defend world titles in Northland this weekend
It's set to be an historic night of boxing in Northland this weekend with two local heroes headlining a blockbuster card. Mea Motu and Lani Daniels, who both hail from the far north, will defend their… Video, Audio
NZ boxing champion Mea Motu loses world number one ranking
New Zealand boxing champion Mea Motu has lost her world number one ranking. The IBO World Super Bantamweight Champion has been unseated at the top by Somalia's Ramla Ali. Sports reporter Jonty Dine… Video, Audio
Mea Motu: What I'm listening to
Champion boxer Mea Motu joins us to talk life and boxing and to share some music that she loves. Audio
Title fight set for Auckland this weekend could be under threat
The historic boxing card set for Auckland this weekend could be under threat. Two world title fights are scheduled for Saturday's event with Mea Motu and Lani Daniels to defend their titles. However… Video, Audio
Wheelchair boxer John Fiu to return to ring after long journey
Wheelchair boxer John Fiu is set to finally return to the ring after a long and tumultuous journey.
John will fight in a boxing event for people living with a range of disabilities and he is hoping… Video, Audio
NZ boxer Mea Motu claims IBO bantamweight belt
New Zealand boxer Mea Motu is a world champion.
Motu claimed the IBO super bantamweight world title last night after beating Canadian Tania Walters on the Fight for Life card in Auckland.
The… Video, Audio
Boxing greats to face off in PNG, but is it genuine or a farce?
A potential box-off between two former boxing greats in Papua New Guinea is being touted as a 'Las Vegas night' in the Pacific, but some are already deriding the event before the two men have even…
Fury-Usyk rematch on the ropes
Promoter Frank Warren is planning further talks with Oleksandr Usyk's camp to try to salvage the undisputed heavyweight fight against Tyson Fury.
Boxing greats to face off in PNG, but is it genuine or a farce?
A potential box-off between two former boxing greats in Papua New Guinea is being touted as a 'Las Vegas night' in the Pacific, but some are already deriding the event. Audio
Kiwi to fight Belarusian first up at World Champs
New Zealand boxer Elenoa Lilo has been drawn to met a Belarusian first up at the World Women's Boxing Championships in New Delhi.
Russian backed International Boxing takes a shot at New Zealand
The International Boxing Association has opened disciplinary proceedings against several countries, including New Zealand, over their planned boycotts.
Sticky situation for Boxing NZ with championships in India
The ongoing war in Ukraine has created a sticky situation for Boxing New Zealand and several of our top female fighters.
Despite Boxing New Zealand's preference the athletes do not take part in next… Video, Audio
Boxers to make own decision about going to World Champs
Boxing New Zealand would prefer athletes don't attend next month's Women's World Championships in India, but will leave it up to the individuals to decide.
World title opportunity still sinking in for NZ boxer David Light
They say third time's a charm - and it certainly has been for the latest New Zealand fighter to earn a shot at a world title.
'I could just feel the blood gushing out'
In the last few weeks, Cherneka Johnson, aka Sugar Neekz Johnson, has experienced both triumph and tragedy. Earlier this year, the Brisbane-based boxer (who is Ngāti Ranginui) became the second wahine… Video, Audio
Fury to fight Chisora again
WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury will take on Derek Chisora for the third time in his career but the chances of him fighting Anthony Joshua appear to be fading.
NZ Boxers may compete against Russians
Boxing New Zealand has decided to allow two boxers to compete at next month's World Youth Championship in Spain.
Champ of NZ boxing, Mea Motu ready to take on world
She's conquered New Zealand boxing - and now Mea Motu is ready to take on the world. She is unbeaten since turning professional two years ago - but the path to the top for this 32-year-old… Video, Audio
IBA allows Russian boxers to compete again
The Russian-led International Boxing Association says it will reverse a ban on amateur boxers from Russia and Belarus and allow them to compete in events.
Parker believes he'll be too quick for Joyce
New Zealand boxer Joseph Parker believes his speed will be too much for British opponent Joe Joyce when they fight for the interim WBO heavyweight belt in Manchester.