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  •   Home > News > Sports > Boxing

    Deontay Wilder retains WBC heavyweight boxing title after split decision draw with Tyson Fury

    American Deontay Wilder has retained his WBC heavyweight boxing title after a split decision draw with Brit Tyson Fury in Los Angeles, leaving both fighters seeking a re-match


    Wilder knocked Fury down twice, but the Briton controlled much of the fight behind his long jab and precise footwork while generally avoiding the American's overhand right.



    Wellington Phoenix coach Mark Rudan believes his side's been robbed of two competition points after their 1-all A-League draw with the Perth Glory at home.

    The Phoenix held a 1-nil lead before substitute defender Ryan Lowry was shown a red card upon video review after his studs brushed a Glory player while contacting the ball during a tackle - Perth equalised shortly afterwards.



    Arsenal have beaten Tottenham 4-2 on derby day in the English Premier League.

    Elsewhere Chelsea have beaten Fulham 2-nil.



    The Brisbane Broncos have parted with head coach Wayne Bennett... by voicemail.

    After 25 seasons and 631 games at the helm over two tenures, Bennett's had his contract terminated ahead of next season.

    He will take over as South Sydney coach, with current Rabbitohs mentor Anthony Seibold the new Broncos coach.



    The Tall Blacks have qualified for next year's basketball world cup in China with a 97-74 win over Syria in Wellington.



    The Northern Stars are confident Kayla Cullen will play for them in the next ANZ premiership season.

    The Silver Ferns mid-courter is the fiancee of new Cronulla Sharks NRL recruit Shaun Johnson, which could see her move to Australia.



    Terenzo Bozzone has claimed a third Ironman Western Australia title.

    The 33-year-old was competing in his first event over the distance since suffering serious injuries in a July road accident.



    Off spinner Mehidy Hasan has finished with match figures of 12 wickets for 117 to lead Bangladesh to an innings and 184-run victory against the West Indies in their second cricket test in Dhaka.

    It's the first time Bangladesh have won by an innings margin against any opposition in their 112-test history.



    Former Springbok World Cup winner Naka Drotske remains in a stable condition after being shot during an armed robbery of his brother's home over the weekend.

    © 2024 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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