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.

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

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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

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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’

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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

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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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Goodman vs Vaca Fight Results: Goodman suffers Fresh Cut, Outclasses Vaca

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Back in the ring after a 10 month stretch of false starts, world rated super bantamweight Sam Goodman (20-0, 8 KOs) outclassed game Mexican Cesar Vaca (19-2-1, 12 KOs) to win a comfortable unanimous decision (99-92, 99-91, 100-90) at Sydney’s Hordern Pavilion on Wednesday night. Ranked in the top five with the IBF (#1), WBC

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‘No More Tomorrow’: Charly Suarez to lay it all on the line in Emanuel Navarrete Clash

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When Charly Suarez (18-0, 10 KOs) and WBO super featherweight titlist Emanuel Navarrete (39-2-1, 32 KOs) step into the ring on May 10 at San Diego’s Pechanga Arena, the pair will pen the latest chapter in a violent rivalry between Filipino and Mexican fighters at 130 pounds. 43 years prior, in May 1982, WBC champion

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‘I’m The Best Boxer In Australia’: Liam Wilson Vows To Show Class In Youssef Dib Rematch

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Throughout the course of his 17-fight professional career, it’s fair to say that Liam Wilson (14-3, 8 KOs) has not been one to shy away from digging deep in the trenches and waging war with the combatant standing across from him. Just looking at the names on his record conjures up thoughts of a gruesome

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