Press releases from boxing promoters generally don't make for interesting reading.

He's given up the booze and says he's a changed man. But scratch that new surface, and cricket's former bad boy can still drive you mad.

Cricketer Jesse Ryder says there is no medical reason he should not step into the ring for a charity boxing match against blogger Cameron Slater next month.

Australian Anthony McCracken put the brakes on the hype around Kiwi cruiserweight boxer David Aloua in November and wants to do the same to Samoa's Vaitele Soi.

Dual international Sonny Bill Williams was too quick and relentless for the far more experienced Chauncy Welliver.

Sonny Bill Williams says his fight with experienced heavyweight Chauncy Welliver will prepare him physically and mentally for a massive year that could include the Rugby World Cup.

Sonny Bill Williams is readying himself for the toughest fight of his boxing career and looking to earn respect when he steps into the ring to take on experienced American southpaw Chauncy Welliver this month.

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.