HOME crowd hero Luke Jackson was taken the distance in his fight against John Mark Apolinario at City Hall last night before delivering on his promise to keep his perfect record intact. The Australian featherweight ...more >
Jackson deals with injury, personal demons outside the boxing ring
NEWLY crowned WBA Oceania featherweight champion Luke Jackson overcame a torn right shoulder and some personal demons to break into the top 15 world rankings. In front of a packed City Hall last night, Jackson ...more >
Luke Jackson backs his smarts
IRON Mike Tyson once claimed boxing was a “thinking man’s sport” and Luke Jackson is looking for brains rather than brawn to propel him to the WBA Oceania title at City Hall on Saturday. Ahead ...more >
Billy Hussein discusses fighter/trainer bond with Luke Jackson
BILLY Hussein has compiled an innumerable list of accomplishments in his time as a trainer. At some point, almost all of Australia’s best modern-day pugilists have worked with the self-effacing strategist. It is almost irrefutable ...more >
Jackson Relishes Pressure of Home
LUKE Jackson says the pressure will be all on him when he takes on John Mark Apolinario at City Hall on Saturday, despite the Filipino having fought for a WBA world title. And, ahead of ...more >
Dib Makes Emotional Return To Ring After Wife’s Death
Boxer Billy Dib’s anguish was clearly visible as he entered the boxing ring for what he described as the “fight of his life”. The former featherweight champion is grieving the loss of his young bride ...more >
Dib Scores Emotional Win Over Kietyongyuth In Return
BILLY Dib scored an emotional decision victory in his return to the ring against Thailand’s Sukkasem Kietyongyuth on Friday night. Making his return to the ring for the first time in nine months, and for ...more >
Billel Dib Signs With Probox, Potential US Debut on PBC
BILLEL Dib’s ambition to earn a major fight abroad has been met by signing with Probox Management. Dib has joined the managerial roster of Florida-based duo Garry Jonas and Henry Rivalta, who boast an impressive ...more >