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.

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

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

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

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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‘Once In A Lifetime Blessing’: Ye Joon Kim’s Short Notice Shot Against Naoya Inoue

The trickery of dreams or the first step towards a new destiny? That was the first question that boxing manager and advisor Mike Altamura had to ask himself in the very early hours of Saturday morning. As his sleep-deprived eyes began to exit their hazy state, he quickly realized that the latter scenario was at

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Three Australian Fighters Looking To Continue Their Rise In 2025

Going from strength to strength over the past five years, Australian boxing continued its sharp rise in 2024. With the boom of world-level talent coupled with the investment of overseas promoters, fighters from the “land down under” were able to showcase their abilities on the sport’s biggest stages with mixed results. From a traditional fighting

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Ryosuke Nishida Ready To Start Bantamweight Takeover With December 15 Title Defense

In the moments following Ryosuke Nishida’s (9-0, 1 KO) triumphant capture of the IBF bantamweight title in May, onlookers were left spellbound by what they had just witnessed. Competing for just the ninth time as a professional, the 28-year-old achieved what fighters the world over can only dream of accomplishing when he scored a unanimous

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