Boxing India

Shiva Thapa, Manoj Kumar shine as India strike 5 golds at Czech boxing tourney

World Championships bronze-medallist Shiva Thapa (60kg), former Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Manoj Kumar (69kg), Amit Phangal (52kg), Gaurav Bidhuri (56kg) and Satish Kumar (+91kg) claimed gold medals after winning their respective summit clashes last night.

Jul 30, 2017, 11:43 AM IST

In a historic move, India to host World Boxing Championship for the first time in 2021

India has never conducted the men's World Championship but has played host to the 2006 women's mega-event.

Jul 25, 2017, 13:16 PM IST

Zulpikar Maimaitiali training 10 hrs a day to knockout Vijender Singh in 2-3 rounds

Vijender has seven knockout wins since his pro-boxing debut. Maimaitiali has the same unbeaten record but has lesser knockout wins.

Jul 16, 2017, 17:05 PM IST

Asian Boxing Championship: Shiva Thapa, Sumit Sangwan in final; Vikas Krishan ends with bronze

"Vikas Krishan was not there in the weigh-in today morning, therefore his South Korean opponent walked over to the final," an Asian Boxing Confederation official told.

May 05, 2017, 17:35 PM IST

Mary Kom not interested in making pro debut, says want to win medal for India again

Admitting that she feels extremely proud to be named as one of the national observers, Mary assured that she would try her level best to ensure that the athletes get all the necessary facilities required.

Mar 28, 2017, 08:52 AM IST

AIBA Rankings: Vikas Krishan top Indian male with fourth, Saweety Boora second in women standings

Vikas, who was adjudged the AIBA Pro Boxing (APB) Best Boxer of the Year, has 1350 points in the 75kg category.

Dec 23, 2016, 19:40 PM IST

Virender Sehwag rips into Francis Cheka, congratulates Vijender Singh for successful title defense​

Vijender sealed his 8th consecutive victory as a pro after landing the final knockout punch in 3rd round to Francis.

Dec 18, 2016, 10:52 AM IST

Caught in a 'Red-Tape': Akhil Kumar, Jitender Kumar's wait for pro debut continues

Both Akhil and Jitender were quarterfinalists in the 2008 Beijing Olympics and are also Asian Championships bronze-medallist

Dec 12, 2016, 16:29 PM IST

Akhil Kumar meets Haryana Sports Minister to seek assistance in turning Pro

Jitender Kumar, a former Commonwealth Games bronze-medallist who is also a Haryana Police DSP, will also be turning professional alongside Akhil.

Nov 17, 2016, 18:18 PM IST

Bitter boxer Manoj Kumar appeals for PM's intervention to clear Indian boxing mess

The country's boxers could not fetch a single medal for the first time in eight years at the Rio Games.

Aug 28, 2016, 15:58 PM IST

The untold story of Kaur Singh – A forgotten Indian boxer who fought Muhammad Ali

Kaur Singh has been waiting to get the INR I Lac reward money he earned 34 years ago.

Jul 17, 2016, 18:27 PM IST

Abhinav Bindra appeals to 'powers that be' to 'fix' Indian boxing mess

Indian boxing is currently run by an ad-hoc committee of the International Boxing Association (AIBA).

Jun 19, 2016, 21:48 PM IST

Sarita Devi feels destiny in boxers' hands as good outing in Rio Olympics could see future shining again

The administrative mess in Indian boxing has been long-dragging.

Feb 20, 2016, 20:58 PM IST

AIBA gives go ahead for elections to sort Indian boxing mess

Indian boxing has been without a parent body since May when Boxing India was provisionally suspended.

Nov 25, 2015, 20:17 PM IST

AIBA suspends BI after national body sets AGM date

According to a Mail Today report, the International Boxing Association (AIBA) on Monday provisionally suspended Boxing India, communicating its decision via mail to Kishen Narsi, chairman of the world body-appointed ad hoc committee in India.

Sep 15, 2015, 10:15 AM IST