One hundred and twenty-five years after Ponsonby tailor "Torpedo" Billy Murphy became the only New Zealand-born boxer to claim a recognised world title, his ancestors are still battling to....

Joseph Parker laid the foundation for success last year.

There have been some notable deaths in the boxing business this year, with two heavyweight world champions, a notorious killer and Britain's greatest promoter all hearing the final bell.

American boxer Floyd Mayweather is reported to have witnessed the apparent murder-suicide of his friend, rapper Earl Hayes and his wife over a Facetime call.

Sir Bob Jones has preached caution over the hype surrounding his former charge Joseph Parker.

A top five world ranking is on the cards for rapidly rising NZ heavyweight Joseph Parker after knocking out Brazilian Irineu Beato Costa jnr.

Millie Elder-Holmes believes her slain boyfriend Connor Morris watched over her as she defeated Shortland Street star Frankie Adams in Saturday's Fight for Life.

Joseph Parker secured the most impressive victory of his professional career last night when knocking out Irineu Beato Costa Junior with a stunning right hand.

Boxing writer Patrick McKendry reviews last night's stunning performance by New Zealand heavyweight Joseph Parker.

Drawing on the spirit of her slain partner, Millie Elder-Holmes proved a knockout in the ring in the Fight for Life's Battle of the Belles last night.

Chiefs prop and crowd favourite Ben Tameifuna has lost in a controversial split decision in his Fight for Life bout against new Manly league player Willie Mason last night.

After attempting to pummel the human equivalent of a cannonball in Sherman Williams' last time out, Joseph Parker and his camp are quietly looking forward to fighting a big man in Irineu Beato Costa Junior tonight.

Carlos Spencer, the former All Black and current coach of the Eastern Province Kings in Port Elizabeth, South Africa, wasn't going to put the gloves on again after dabbling in the fight game over the past few years.

A welcome holiday in Samoa is tantalisingly close for Joseph Parker, but first he must pass a final examination of the year in the form of Brazilian Irineu Beato Costa Junior.

Wearing a T-shirt which celebrated the life of her late boyfriend Connor Morris, Millie Elder-Holmes has described her biggest challenge ahead of her Fight for Life bout on Saturday.

Battered and bruised, a content Shane Cameron knew his time in the ring was up after he was beaten by unanimous decision by veteran Kali Meehan.

The Australian cruiserweight boxer Brad Pitt entered tonight’s Super 8 last-man-standing tournament as the favourite with the bookies and he delivered on the hype.

Standing 1.95m and weighing 120kg, the baby-faced back-rower Willis Meeham from the Roosters made his professional boxing debut in encouraging fashion tonight.