The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including thousands of students off school as teachers strike again, who’s assisting the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s shooting, and the consequences of scrolling your phone on the loo.

News in 90 Seconds September 15

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including thousands of students off school as teachers strike again, who is assisting the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s shooting, and the consequences of scrolling your phone on the loo.

Mon, Sep 15

Ricky Hatton, left, of England, lands a right to the face of Juan Urango, of Colombia, in the fourth round of their IBF Jr. welterweight title boxing match in Las Vegas in 2007.

Boxing great Ricky Hatton dies aged 46

The former boxing world champion who rose to become one of the most popular fighters in the sport was found dead at his home in Greater Manchester.

Mon, Sep 15

Floyd Mayweather Jr and Mike Tyson.

Tyson, Mayweather Jr to meet in exhibition match next year

"This fight is something neither the world nor I ever thought would or could happen. Boxing has entered a new era of the unpredictable," said Tyson.

Fri, Sep 5

Joseph Parker celebrates his victory over Martin Bakole in February.

Joseph Parker set to fight Briton in next bout – not Usyk

In July, the WBO ordered negotiations for a bout between Parker and the unified heavyweight champion Usyk.

Tue, Sep 2

'A huge risk' — Parker's dilemma as he waits on Usyk fight

'A huge risk' — Parker's dilemma as he waits on Usyk fight

With the plans of undisputed world champion Oleksandr Usyk unknown, mandatory challenger Joseph Parker may be forced into a "stay-busy" bout.

Wed, Jul 23

Oleksandr Usyk, right, during his stunning victory over Daniel Dubois at Wembley Stadium this morning.

'Maybe Joseph Parker' - Kiwi back in title frame after Usyk's stunning win

Parker's team are buoyed by talk of their man getting a shot at the unified world heavyweight title after the Ukrainian's victory over Dubois.

Sun, Jul 20

June 2025
The Australian league prop turned pugilist says he will knock his Kiwi opponent out next month. 

Paul Gallen vows to knock out SBW — 'He just talks crap'

The former Sharks captain is already throwing counters to Sonny Bill Williams' verbal jabs a month out from their long-awaited boxing bout.

Thu, Jun 19

Joseph Parker celebrates after knocking out Martin Bakole in two rounds in Riyadh in February.

'Proper main event' - Parker in talks over next opponent

A second world title shot is on hold but Kiwi heavyweight Joseph Parker will fight again before the end of the year and probably in the UK.

Thu, Jun 5

Kiwi boxer David Nyika - on the comeback trail.

'If I can't beat him, I should retire' - Nyika's next opponent named

Cruiserweight boxer David Nyika's comeback from his devastating loss to Jai Opetaia starts against fellow Kiwi Nik Charalampous next month.

Wed, Jun 4

April 2025
Joseph Parker celebrates after stopping Martin Bakole in Saudi Arabia in February.

Parker's team will be wary about heavyweight unification bout claim

Analysis: Daniel Dubois' promoter says Parker will fight the winner of the Dubois v Oleksandr Usyk rematch, but the Kiwi won't be getting too excited.

Wed, Apr 30

Australian Jai Opetaia knocks down Kiwi David Nyika during their fight on the Gold Coast in January.

'Invaluable': Nyika targets June return after brutal knockout loss

Kiwi cruiserweight boxer David Nyika can't remember being knocked out by Aussie rival Jai Opetaia, but tells 1News he will be better for it.

Wed, Apr 23

March 2025
Joseph Parker walks on stage for his weigh-in against Martin Bakole in Riyadh last month.

Parker's route to being two-time world champion: 'We want Usyk'

The Kiwi heavyweight boxer's team say they want to fight the best rather than compete for a vacant world title.

Wed, Mar 19

Joseph Parker walks out to face Martin Bakole in Riyadh last month.

An Aussie twist as Joseph Parker eyes another world title shot

The WBO have ordered champion Oleksandr Usyk to fight Parker next. If he refuses, Parker may end up fighting Aussie Justis Huni for the title instead.

Fri, Mar 14

Joseph Parker celebrates his knockout victory over Martin Bakole in Riyadh.

Parker suddenly back in world title frame after WBO's Usyk demand

The WBO has ordered champion Oleksandr Usyk to defend his heavyweight world title against Kiwi Joseph Parker or risk losing it.

Thu, Mar 13

February 2025
Joseph Parker celebrates his knockout victory over Martin Bakole in Riyadh.

Triumphant Parker returns and says: 'I want to fight again as soon as I can'

After demolishing his replacement opponent Martin Bakole in two rounds in Riyadh, Joseph Parker wants his title shot but is ready for anything.

Tue, Feb 25

The dominant Kiwi claimed an emphatic second round victory in Saudi Arabia, knocking down Bakole with a right hook. (Source: Danzin)

Scotty Stevenson: Joseph Parker’s title limbo all about promoter payday

If you think Parker had little to fear in agreeing to the substitute bout, you may want to consider how much he had to lose, writes Scotty Stevenson.

Mon, Feb 24

Joseph Parker celebrates his victory over Martin Bakole in Riyadh.

Analysis: Boxing politics may rob Parker of his chance for glory

In stopping Martin Bakole, Joseph Parker did what he had to do in Riyadh. But another world title shot may be slipping away, writes Patrick McKendry.

Sun, Feb 23

Joseph Parker is held back by the referee after flooring Martin Bakole during their heavyweight fight in Riyadh.

Parker destroys Bakole in two rounds and says: 'I want my title shot'

Kiwi heavyweight Joseph Parker has demanded a shot at the world title after demolishing replacement opponent Martin Bakole in Saudi Arabia this morning.

Sun, Feb 23

January 2025
Mea Motu loses world title but impresses with courage

Mea Motu loses world title but impresses with courage

The New Zealand boxer lost her super bantamweight title to English rival Ellie Scotney by unanimous decision in Nottingham.

Sun, Jan 26

Fired-up Joseph Parker tells rival Dubois: 'Be ready'

Fired-up Joseph Parker tells rival Dubois: 'Be ready'

The Kiwi heavyweight boxer has accused his English opponent Daniel Dubois of overlooking him ahead of their world title fight next month.

Tue, Jan 14

Mea Motu celebrates her victory over Shannon O'Connell in October.

Motu warns rival ahead of world unification title fight

Kiwi boxer Mea Motu has warned her opponent Ellie Scotney that she is in even better shape now than in October, when their fight to unify the world super bantamweight titles was first scheduled.

Tue, Jan 14

Joseph Parker poses for a photo at the recent The Ring Magazine awards in London.

Heavyweight rival backs Parker to become a two-time world champion

Former world champion Anthony Joshua, among others, believes Kiwi Parker will beat Daniel Dubois for the IBF heavyweight world title next month.

Mon, Jan 13

A dazed David Nyika is supported by his team after being knocked out by Jai Opetaia in their world cruiserweight fight.

Bruised Nyika not broken by Opetaia onslaught

The Kiwi was felled by a short right, fighting on for mere seconds before Opetaia landed a huge right hook and then delivered a left glove to his nose.

Thu, Jan 9

A dazed David Nyika is supported by his team after being knocked out by Jai Opetaia in their world cruiserweight fight.

'You're a different kind of beast' - Nyika's message to ruthless Opetaia

The Kiwi boxer was knocked unconscious during his world cruiserweight title challenge but recovered to embrace his triumphant Aussie rival.

Thu, Jan 9

Jai Opetaia watches after sending David Nyika to the canvas during his knockout victory over the Kiwi on the Gold Coast.

David Nyika brutally knocked out as Jai Opetaia reigns supreme

Kiwi Nyika went on the attack on the Gold Coast but his Aussie rival retained his world cruiserweight titles with an emphatic win in the fourth round.

Thu, Jan 9