Boxing: Staples Center confirmed as venue for WBC Champion Deontay Wilder`s bout vs Britain`s Tyson Fury
Both boxers tweeted to confirm the bout, with former world champion Fury describing the contest as the "biggest heavyweight fight in modern day boxing history"
Sep 28, 2018, 12:02 PM IST
Floyd Mayweather says he will fight Manny Pacquiao again
Former heavyweight champion Floyd Mayweather said on Saturday he was coming out of retirement for a 2018 rematch with Manny Pacquiao.
Sep 17, 2018, 00:11 AM IST
Boxers Sarita Devi, Mary Kom storm into semis, assured of medals in Polish tourney
Indian pugilist Sarita Devi stormed into the semifinal round, assuring a podium finish at the 13th International Silesian Women’s Boxing Championship in Gliwice, Poland. MC Mary Kom was awarded
Sep 13, 2018, 15:53 PM IST
For Asian Games gold, boxer Amit Panghal gets nominated for Arjuna award
Asian Games medallist Amit Panghal on Tuesday was nominated for the prestigious Arjuna award by the Boxing Federation of India.
Sep 12, 2018, 10:44 AM IST
National-level boxer drowns in canal in UP's Muzaffarnagar, body recovered
The body of a national-level boxer who had drowned in the Ganga canal in Muzaffarnagar district on Sunday has been recovered, police said on Thursday. Abhishek Sharma, 21, had come to Khatoli town
Jul 12, 2018, 10:42 AM IST
Boxing: Anthony Joshua given ultimatum to fight Alexander Povetkin or risk losing WBA title
The WBA requested an answer from Anthony Joshua`s team regarding his fight with the mandatory challenger Alexander Povetkin.
Jun 26, 2018, 21:00 PM IST
Sonia Lather, Mandeep Jangra in final; Shiva Thapa takes bronze at Ulaanbaatar Cup boxing tournament in Mongolia
World silver-medallist Sonia Lather (57kg) and Mandeep Jangra were among the finalists but Shiva Thapa (60kg) signed off with a bronze medal in a mixed first semifinal session for India at the
Jun 23, 2018, 14:17 PM IST
Sumit Sangwan, Nikhat Zareen enter finals of Belgrade International boxing
Asian silver-medallist Sumit Sangwan (91kg) and former junior world champion Nikhat Zareen (51kg) were among the eight Indian boxers to make the final, while five others settled for bronze medals in
Apr 28, 2018, 16:25 PM IST
Seema Poonia enters final at Strandja Memorial boxing
Asian Championships bronze-medallist Seema Poonia (+81kg) entered the final, while two other women boxers settled for bronze medals at the Strandja Memorial Tournament.
Feb 24, 2018, 10:19 AM IST
Saweety Boora, Meena Kumari in semifinals of Strandja Memorial boxing
Former world silver-medallist Saweety Boora (75kg) and Meena Kumari (54kg) assured themselves of medals by entering the semifinals on a second successive day of mixed results for Indian boxers at the
Feb 20, 2018, 21:03 PM IST
Boxing could face expulsion from Olympic Games, IOC warns
Boxing could be knocked out of the next Olympic Games if the International Olympic Committee is not satisfied problems with the sport’s finances and governance are sorted out, IOC President Thomas
Feb 04, 2018, 18:52 PM IST
Mary Kom, Basumatary, Borgohain claim gold in India Open boxing
MC Mary Kom claimed gold but the Indian men’s juggernaut was denied a complete sweep by traditional powerhouses Cuba and Uzbekistan on an exciting final day of the India Open international boxing
Feb 01, 2018, 19:08 PM IST
Sumit Sangwan, Sarjubala Devi assured of medals, Shiva Thapa in India Open boxing quarters
Asian silver-medallist Sumit Sangwan (91kg) and world silver-medallist Sarjubala Devi (51kg) were among the four Indian boxers who assured themselves of medals after facile wins in the inaugural
Jan 29, 2018, 20:41 PM IST
Vijender Singh rises to sixth in WBO rankings
Indian boxing star Vijender Singh has risen four rungs to sixth in the latest WBO rankings for the super middleweight category.
Jan 25, 2018, 18:23 PM IST
Gold rush for Indian boxers at Serbian youth & junior tournament
Indian boxers dominated the seventh Nation's Cup tournament for junior and youth women, claiming 11 gold medals in all and both the team championship trophies in Sombor, Serbia.
Jan 15, 2018, 15:13 PM IST
Vikas Krishan to get 'Best Boxer' award at AIBA 70th anniversary gala
The 24-year-old Vikas is currently in New Jersey, USA. He he has been training there for more than a fortnight to prepare for the season ahead.
Nov 27, 2016, 16:48 PM IST
We are safe because of you: Boxer Vijender Singh's heartfelt Diwali wish to the Indian Army
It's festive season and as Diwali approaches, wishes and greetings are being sent across the country to friends, families, near and dear ones.
Oct 27, 2016, 16:53 PM IST
Saul Alvarez tries to dethrone Britain`s unbeaten Liam Smith
Saul "Canelo" Alvarez will try to regain a share of the world super welterweight crown he last held three years ago by dethroning Britain`s undefeated Liam "Beefy" Smith on Saturday.
Sep 16, 2016, 01:26 AM IST
Manny Pacquiao confirms fight with Jessie Vargas
The 37-year-old Filipino, who has won world titles in eight weight divisions, made the announcement after meeting with legendary fight promoter Bob Arum in Manila on Tuesday.
Aug 10, 2016, 07:28 AM IST
WBO Ranking: Unbeaten Vijender Singh breaks into top-10; likely to fight Commonwealth champion Luke Blackledge next
The Indian might face Commonwealth champion Luke Blackledge in his next fight, his promoters had hinted after the triumph title triumph here.
Aug 03, 2016, 21:54 PM IST
