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The Latest Breaking News from Noel Thornberry

Unsung Aussie knuckles down for 'seven figure' chance

Jackson England can open lucrative doors with a win on the Gold Coast, while Sam Goodman has unfinished business in his Tokyo title fight.

AAP · Sep 25

'I'm going to beat this': boxing Thornberrys fight on

World title-chasing David Nyika and his trainer - future father-in-law Noel Thornberry - are back in the ring after a six-month fight of a different kind.

AAP · Jun 22

Perfect 10: Teremoana wasting no time in pro climb

Teremoana Teremoana has outlined his global ambitions while a pair of Queensland-based Kiwis have surged into title contention after Jai Opetaia's IBF snub.

AAP · Apr 14

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'Break your arm': how to harness Leapai's raw power

Alex Leapai Jnr could own boxing's most powerful punch and his long-time coach is determined to harness a weapon capable of breaking extreme damage.

AAP · Jul 11, 2025

Bruised Nyika not broken by Opetaia onslaught

David Nyika's trainer is confident his man will earn another world title shot this year despite his ambitious attempt against Jai Opetaia ending abruptly.

AAP · Jan 9, 2025

Beef cheeks and country fights: Nyika's moment arrives

Noel Thornberry welcomed David Nyika into his Gatton stable almost three years ago and has ensured he'd be ready when the inevitable title shot arrived.

AAP · Jan 4, 2025

Opetaia to fight Nyika for IBF cruiserweight title

IBF world cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia will defend his title against familiar face David Nyika when both boxers' undefeated credentials go on the line.

AAP · Dec 18, 2024

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Heavyweight hope Leapai Jnr's next target revealed

Alex Leapai Jnr's next target is set, with the heavyweight prospect to fight in Penrith two months after knocking his last opponent out of the ring.

AAP · Nov 4, 2024

Leapai Jr sends opponent through ropes for brutal KO

Teenage heavyweight boxing sensation Alex Leapai Jr sent his opponent through the ropes with a devastating three-punch knockout combination in Auckland.

AAP · Sep 14, 2024

He's no Lionheart: It's Alex the Great's journey now

Ten years after he fought for a world title, Alex Leapai Sr has tipped his hulking teenage son is poised to become boxing's next genuine heavyweight superstar.

AAP · Sep 13, 2024

'They don't know yet': Leapai Jnr set to go global

Two decades on from first meeting future heavyweight star Alex Leapai, trainer Noel Thornberry expects Leapai's son Alex Jnr to put the boxing world on notice.

AAP · Sep 9, 2024

American veteran fills void for Nyika's NZ main event

American Tommy Karpency will fight David Nyika in Auckland, replacing veteran Australian Blake Caparello who was withdrawn after failing a drug test.

AAP · Sep 5, 2024

Caparello positive test rocks Nyika homecoming fight

Blake Caparello is disputing a positive drug test that's seen him scratched as David Nyika's opponent in their Auckland main event next Saturday.

AAP · Sep 4, 2024

Fury readies headline act Leapai Jnr for bright lights

Emboldened by his time with Tyson Fury, Alex Leapai Jnr will headline an event in Gatton and then fight on David Nyika's undercard in Auckland in September.

AAP · Jul 19, 2024

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AAP · Apr 22, 2024

Leapai to join Fury camp ahead of Saudi mega-fight

Son-of-a-gun Alex Leapai Jnr will be in camp with Tyson Fury ahead of the heavyweight's historic world title fight against Oleksandr Usyk in Saudi Arabia.

AAP · Apr 3, 2024

Leapai Jnr's narrow escape in pro fight debut victory

Alex Leapai Jnr has won on his professional boxing debut, edging brave New Zealander Joe Ageli in a tight four-round slugfest in Adelaide.

AAP · Feb 27, 2024

'Monster' Leapai's exciting problem ahead of pro debut

Teenage boxing sensation Alex Leapai has made such a statement ahead of his professional debut that his corner are struggling to find him a sparring partner.

AAP · Feb 23, 2024

Nyika back to basics with Fury road to Saudi on hold

Olympic bronze medallist David Nyika wants another fight while he waits to take his place on the delayed Tyson Fury-Oleksandr Usyk card.

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AAP · Jul 14, 2023

Nyika to fight in adopted Gatton home, eyes Opetaia

Olympic bronze medallist and world-title hopeful David Nyika will be formally introduced to his adopted home town of Gatton in a local fight night in late July.

AAP · Dec 7, 2022

Nyika's off-beat sanctuary for title shot

David Nyika could have set up base anywhere in the world, but has chosen Noel Thornberry's backyard gym in Gatton, Queensland for his boxing world title push.

AAP · Nov 29, 2022

NRL focus for Leapai despite boxing blood

Alex Leapai Jnr has boxing in his blood, and the sport at his feet, but says he wants to pursue a career in the NRL instead.

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