A complaint about Mike Tyson swearing in a live interview on TVOne's Breakfast has been upheld by the TVNZ.

Mike Tyson is not a motivational speaker or role model that some would paint him to be or would like him to be, writes Bob McCoskrie.

Broadcaster Willie Jackson says letting Mike Tyson speak could have provided inspiration to many disadvantaged young Maori.

Mike Tyson's second application for a visa to visit New Zealand has been rejected, and the Maori leader who sponsored it blames the Prime Minister.

The head of Rape Prevention Education has received a sexually threatening email from a Mike Tyson supporter due to her public opposition to the former boxer's visit.

NZ's best amateur boxers are fighting for national titles this week at Destiny Church's Mt Wellington base - a venue Bishop Brian Tamaki understands may be seen as odd.

No sport has imprinted itself on the world as quickly or dramatically as mixed martial arts. Over the next three days, Steve Dean traces its roots.

Global sports sensation the Ultimate Fighting Championship is coming here - as well as a reality TV series that will pit Kiwi fighters against their Aussie counterparts.

Just over two months after landing a crushing right hand on Monte Barrett's jaw, Shane Cameron has landed the biggest fight of his life.