Sugar Kane Watts selling Melbourne home
Watts, who once fought Danny Green and challenged for a world title in Paris, held both the World Boxing Association Oceania and Australian cruiserweight belts during his 27-fight professional career, racking up 22 wins — including 14 by knockout.
Known for his grit in the ring and powerful right hand, the Mornington Peninsula-based fighter earned a reputation as one of Australia's most relentless cruiserweights, with a boxing journey that took him from local bouts to international title contention.
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Now, he's looking to offload his four-bedroom, three-bathroom home at 10 Kuranda St — a fully renovated family retreat on a generous 896sq m block with development upside already approved.
The property includes two distinct living zones, a modern kitchen with stone benchtops, timber-style floors, updated bathrooms, and two log fireplaces.
A spacious rear deck with a built-in spa overlooks a large backyard, offering both lifestyle and entertaining appeal.
Watts has also added a self-contained upstairs retreat, complete with a bedroom, bathroom, living space and fireplace, making it ideal for multigenerational living, teenagers seeking independence, or long-stay guests.
McGrath Langwarrin's Ty Luff said the listing had drawn strong and varied interest, with local families and upgraders joined by interstate buyers increasingly eyeing Langwarrin for its blend of space, lifestyle and affordability.
'You've got a stylish, move-in-ready home with approved plans for a four-bedroom, two-living townhouse at the rear,' Mr Luff said.
'That kind of flexibility is incredibly rare and adds real long-term value.'
He said the approved permits gave buyers the option to build now or land bank for future growth, something becoming harder to find in the increasingly competitive outer southeast.
Mr Luff added that the vendor's profile had sparked extra curiosity during inspections.
'Kane's a household name in boxing circles, and the attention to detail in this renovation reflects that same discipline and commitment,' he said.
With buyers increasingly priced out of bayside and Mornington Peninsula suburbs, Langwarrin has emerged as a strong alternative, offering larger blocks, family-friendly streets, and easy access to schools, parks and the freeway.
The home will go under the hammer at 11.30am Saturday, with a price guide of $990,000-$1.089m.
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