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.

‘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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Andres Campos Carrying Hopes of A Nation Into Clash With ‘Idol’ Nonito Donaire

Things seemed to be going smoothly for Andres Campos (17-2-1, 6 KOs) as he entered training camp for a June 14 fight date. Set to compete on the card coinciding with the WBA Fedelatin Convention in Buenos Aires, Argentina, the Chilean had a regional title in his sights as he and his team attempted to

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Thanongsak Simsri: ‘I Want To Make Boxing In Thailand Popular Again’

Appearing in relative anonymity on each year’s International Boxing Hall of Fame ballot forms, the name Veeraphol Sahaprom is one of the many overlooked by electors every 12 months. The legendary Thai’s record of 66-4-3 (46 KOs), with 14 defenses of his WBC bantamweight crown between 1998 and 2005, consistently takes a back seat to

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‘All About Chasing Legacy’: Ryosuke Nishida Unwilling To Be A Stepping Stone For Junto Nakatani

The mere mention of the phrase “Japanese boxing” is, in 2025, enough to have boxing fans worldwide salivating. Recently, “The Land of the Rising Sun” has produced some of the sport’s best fights, fighters, and events, particularly in the talent-rich lower weight classes where the Asian nation holds control over a seemingly endless supply of

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