Kaur Singh, Only Indian Boxer To Have Fought Muhammad Ali, Dies At 74
In recognition of his achievements, Kaur Singh was conferred with the Arjuna Award in 1982 and Padma Shri in 1983.
Apr 27, 2023, 20:30 PM ISTBiopic of only Indian boxer who fought Muhammad Ali in the pipeline
Titled "Padma Shri Kaur Singh", the film will trace the achievements of the heavyweight boxer.
Oct 10, 2019, 19:54 PM ISTShah Rukh Khan offers financial help to boxing legend Kaur Singh
Kaur, 69, was the lone boxing gold medallist for India in the 1982 Asian Games in Delhi. The heavyweight boxer had defeated Ismail Khalil of Iran in the inaugural Asiad in from home fans. India, however, won five more medals from the ring – two silver and three bronze.
Dec 18, 2017, 16:49 PM ISTThe 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 ISTWhen Rajiv Gandhi convinced Muhammad Ali to fight at Delhi’s National Stadium in 1980
This was a rare occasion when the partisan Indian crowd cheered on the outsider.
Jun 05, 2016, 09:38 AM IST