Boxing

Boxing: Tyson Fury free to fight again as UKAD resolves anti-doping case

Fury was charged with a doping offence by UKAD in June 2016 and the anti-doping body said in a statement that the fighter had accepted a backdated two-year ban, which expires at midnight on Tuesday.

Dec 12, 2017, 23:27 PM IST

Mukkabaaz trailer out: Meet the Mike Tyson of Uttar Pradesh—Watch

'Mukkabaaz' is scheduled to hit the screens on January 12, 2017. 

Dec 07, 2017, 18:20 PM IST

Indian Olympic Association formally recognises Boxing Federation of India

The BFI, already recognised by the International Boxing Association (AIBA) and the Sports Ministry, finally got the nod of IOA that had IABF registered as the official body until now.

Nov 29, 2017, 13:40 PM IST

India claim 5 gold medals at AIBA Youth Women Boxing Championship

India topped the medals' chart after claiming five gold medals on the final day of the AIBA World Women's Youth Boxing Championships on Sunday.

Nov 27, 2017, 10:06 AM IST

Vijender Singh to take on Rocky Fielding next year for super middleweight title

Indian pro boxing ace Vijender Singh will take on British and Commonwealth Super Middleweight champion Rocky Fielding, who will defend his newly acquired title on March 30, 2018, it was announced on Tuesday.

Nov 21, 2017, 15:21 PM IST

This sportswoman is Dangal girl Zaira Wasim’s favourite

Zaira, who is the Youth Ambassador for the marathon scheduled from December 16 to 17, also unveiled the theme for this year Run to BEneFIT.

Nov 10, 2017, 08:35 AM IST

Story of her struggle: Mary Kom is back and how

Every medal is a story of struggle, says the indomitable Mary Kom, who considers her fifth Asian Boxing Championship gold medal special as it came despite the many roles she has had to play outside

Nov 08, 2017, 16:44 PM IST

MC Mary Kom becomes Asian boxing champion for the fifth time

India's boxing legend won her fifth gold medal at the Asian Boxing Championships on Wednesday in the 48kg category.

Nov 08, 2017, 12:58 PM IST

MC Mary Kom enters Asian Boxing Championships final

Five-time world champion MC Mary Kom remained on course for a fifth gold medal at the Asian Boxing Championships after she advanced to the final of the event on Tuesday being held in Ho Chi Minh Ci

Nov 07, 2017, 15:27 PM IST

Mary Kom in quarters of Asian Boxing Championship

The 34-year-old, who is a five-time world champion besides being an Olympic medallist, defeated local favourite Diem Thi Trinh Kieu in a split verdict in the opening round of light flyweight (48kg).

Nov 02, 2017, 13:51 PM IST

National Boxing Championship: Shiva Thapa, Mandeep, Manoj Kumar storm into finals

India's top boxers Shiva Thapa, Manoj Kumar and Mandeep Jangra lived up to their billing and breezed into the finals of the second Elite Men's National Boxing Championship here at the Swarna Bharati Indoor Stadium on Sunday.

Oct 30, 2017, 12:01 PM IST

Controversy as Anthony Joshua retains world heavyweight boxing titles

Carlos Takam complained it was a premature stoppage, which was jeered by Joshua’s fans, and the challenger was given warm applause afterwards.

Oct 29, 2017, 09:13 AM IST

India's first foreign coach for women boxers resigns

Cottalorda alleged that he repeatedly communicated his concerns to the federation, which did not act on them.

Sep 14, 2017, 15:08 PM IST

Floyd Mayweather beats Conor McGregor by technical knockout

Mayweather, who came out of retirement at 40 for the fight, improved to 50-0 to surpass heavyweight great Marciano`s 49-0 record for most wins without a loss or draw.

Aug 27, 2017, 10:44 AM IST

Vijender looks to scale new heights against Zulpilkar Maimaitiali

The 31-year-old former Olympic bronze-medallist will be fighting his ninth professional fight tomorrow and on the line would be his WBO Asia Pacific super middleweight title.

Aug 04, 2017, 19:05 PM IST

Vijender Singh lands in Mumbai for big bout on Saturday, tweets pictures on social media

Vijender landed in Mumbai on Wednesday and took to Twitter to post pictures from the airport, the road and the gymnasium.

Aug 02, 2017, 20:00 PM IST

Mary Kom denies making deriding remarks against fellow boxers

Reacting to a report that she had sought Thapa's removal from the Target Olympic Podium (TOP) scheme and called Manoj overage, Mary Kom issued a statement to deny having made any such remarks at the meeting.

Jul 23, 2017, 19:19 PM IST

WATCH: Floyd Mayweather Jr showers dollar bills on Conor McGregor ahead of their much-anticipated fight

They are on a promotional tour for their August 26 boxing match to be held at Las Vegas. Pundits have already hailed the meeting as a groundbreaking event, irrespective of its perceived lack of sporting value.

Jul 14, 2017, 19:58 PM IST

Boxing: Mayweather and McGregor circus hits the Big Apple

On the third stop of four-day, four-city barnstorming blitz to promote their Aug. 26 Las Vegas clash, the witty barbs that characterised exchanges in Los Angeles and Toronto were replaced by what appeared to be real venom.

Jul 14, 2017, 15:41 PM IST

No special preparations for clash with Zulpikar Maimaitiali: Vijender Singh

Vijender has not competed since successfully defending his title against Cheka in December last year. 

Jul 13, 2017, 14:07 PM IST