Number one: he's a gypsy.

Tyson Fury defeated Wladimir Klitschko by unanimous decision to end the Ukrainian's 9 1/2-year reign as heavyweight champion.

American heavyweight Daniel "The Mountain" Martz believes he has identified weaknesses in Joseph Parker's style that he can exploit in next Saturday's Fight for Life showdown in Hamilton.

Joseph Parker's journey towards a heavyweight title fight will see him tested in the coming months against two new challenging opponents confirmed by promoters Duco Events today.

Monty Betham claimed the NZNBF cruiserweight title with a unanimous decision victory over James Langton at the Super 8 Fight Night at SkyCity in Auckland.

The purple-grey five centimeter scar on Hemi Ahio's chest sits a little left of centre, closer to breastbone than his nipple. Not all that far from his heart, really.

Joseph Parker has caught the eye of the former heavyweight champion, who hopes to be ringside for a fight in New Zealand, writes David Skipwith.

Boxing champion praises Parker after knock-out win against Kali Meehan.

Boxer says technical knock-out win over veteran Kali Meehan is his biggest scalp.

The result is Parker's 16th consecutive win since 2012 and sets him up to finish the year in style with a Hamilton fight scheduled for December.

Joseph Parker is ready to be tested against Kali Meehan on Thursday night.

Kiwi boxer Joseph Parker might be used to delivering knockout blows, but a chance meeting with singing sensation Lorde has turned him into a big softy.

A chartered accountant from Napier will take on Irene van Dyk in this years' Fight for Life, it has been announced.

Is this the strangest pairing in Fight for Life history? TV3 reporter Jesse Peach will take on X Factor's Shelton Woolright in December.

The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has made the call for a ban following the death of fighter Davey Browne Jr.

Andrew Alderson writes: If previous editions of Fight For Life are an example, thousands will stride in with tuxedos and gowns for 'a good cause'.

Two legendary athletes approaching the end of their illustrious careers could stand in the winner's circle for the final time this weekend - but that's where the similarities end for Roger Federer and Floyd Mayweather.

Silver Ferns shooter is swapping the netball court for the boxing ring, as she takes part in the Fight For Life charity boxing event.

Manny Pacquiao's promoter says the Filipino boxer is ready to hang up his gloves after one more fight in 2016 and then make the switch to full-time politics.