Liahm O'Brien

Liahm O’Brien is a boxing writer based in Australia. His work focuses on all levels of fighting, with interviews from boxers making their way in the game, to those competing for titles on major shows across the world. He has written for local online publications, The Inner Sanctum and Fight News Australia, and is a regular guest on The Unofficial Scorecard Podcast.

Gabriela Tellez: ‘In The Beginning, I Never Really Loved The Sport’

Surging prospect, Gabriela Tellez (6-0, 2 KOs), will be looking to continue on her winning ways and further climb the ranks when she returns to action on Friday, February 20, in Orlando on BoxLab Promotions’ Night of Champions XIV card. The 19-year-old, who will meet the Dominican Republic’s Crystal Garcia Nova (11-4, 10 KOs) over […]

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‘It’ll Be A Banger’: Former Jai Opetaia and Brandon Glanton Foe Weighs in on Inaugural Zuffa Title Fight

New Zealand’s David Light (20-1, 12 KOs) knows better than most about the deadly nature of stepping inside the squared circle with IBF and Ring Magazine cruiserweight champion Jai Opetaia and his upcoming opponent, Brandon Glanton. Now competing for the inaugural Zuffa Boxing title in the headline bout of Zuffa 04 on March 8 in

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‘Just Scratching The Surface’: Nahir Albright Ready To Realize Potential, Primed For Frank Martin Fight

When the chance to compete on less than a month’s notice was presented to Nahir Albright (17-2, 7 KOs) in January, the 30-year-old did not hesitate to jump straight into the opportunity– twice. Set to step in and replace injured Argentinian Gustavo Lemos for his scheduled IBF 140-pound title eliminator with surging Brit Adam Azim

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‘Every Challenge Has To Bring Some Credibility’: Inside The Tim Tszyu Rebuild

Boasting a new manager and with respected trainer Pedro Diaz now in his corner, Tim Tszyu’s (25-3, 18 KOs) first step on a journey he hopes will take him back to title contention will begin when he meets undefeated heavy-hitting American Anthony Velazquez (18-0-1, 15 KOs) in Sydney, Australia, on Wednesday. What to expect from

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‘Stay Strong, Stay Focused and Stay Disciplined’: The Resilient Fighting Life of Delante ‘Tiger’ Johnson

Undefeated welterweight Delante Johnson (16-0, 7 KOs) has every reason to feel motivated in the lead-up to his November 7 showdown with Puerto Rico’s Nicklaus Flaz (15-2, 10 KOs). The 27-year-old finds himself in the first main event of his career, headlining an internationally broadcasted ProBoxTV card against an opponent ranked in the top 15

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Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz vs Angel Fierro 2: Preview & Prediction

Regarded by many to be the 2025 fight of the year to date, February’s 10-round affair between Mexican super lightweight pairing Isaac ‘Pitbull’ Cruz (27-3-1, 18 KOs) and Angel Fierro (23-3-2, 18 KOs) was a chaotic whirlwind that had all the hallmarks of an instant classic. Contested for the commemorative WBC “Guerrero Azteca” belt, a

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Sebastian Fundora vs Tim Tszyu 2: Preview & Prediction

With contracts signed in the blood spilled in their hellacious meeting from March 2024, Saturday’s rematch between WBC super welterweight champion Sebastian “The Towering Inferno” Fundora (22-1-1, 14 KOs) and Tim “The Soul Taker” Tszyu (25-2, 18 KOs) at Las Vegas’ MGM Grand promises to be another fan friendly affray. If the words of each

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Exclusive Phumelela Cafu: ‘I Feel Like People Think I Can’t Beat Bam (Rodriguez)’

Heading into his July 19 super flyweight title unification with pound for pound rated star and WBC champion Jesse “Bam” Rodriguez (21-0, 14 KOs), reigning WBO champion Phumelela Cafu (11-0-3, 8 KOs) is well aware that there is more than likely just one person within the boxing world believing he can leave The Star Centre

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