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
Floyd Mayweather, Conor McGregor wrap up profane PR tour in London
The undefeated American Mayweather and the UFC lightweight champ McGregor of Ireland traded many of the same crude jibes used at previous events in Los Angeles, Toronto and New York. After a four-day war of words, the focus now switches to the fight itself.
Jul 15, 2017, 08:37 AM IST
Manny Pacquiao unlikely to bid adieu to boxing after controversial loss to Jeff Horn
Pacquiao`s defeat sparked fury among his fans, who labelled the 117-111, 115-113 and 115-113 scoring as a "hometown decision".
Jul 12, 2017, 22:07 PM IST
I will urge Manny Pacquiao to quit, says trainer Freddie Roach
While controversy raged over the scoring of Sunday's World Boxing Organization welterweight title bout in Brisbane, after all three judges awarded it to unbeaten Horn, there were doubts whether 38-year-old Pacquiao would return for a possible rematch.
Jul 03, 2017, 10:51 AM IST
Manny Pacquiao's camp, social media slam judges after shock loss to Jeff Horn
"The referee was sketchy, the judges were crazy," fumed Pacquiao's strength and conditioning coach Justin Fortune, who is a former Australian heavyweight champion.
Jul 02, 2017, 15:28 PM IST
Manny Pacquiao loses WBO welterweight title on points to Jeff Horn
The 11-time world champion entered the fight at Suncorp Stadium as a hot favorite but got more than he bargained for against the 29-year-old former schoolteacher.
Jul 02, 2017, 12:35 PM IST
Ankush Dahiya claims gold, Devendro Singh bags silver at Mongolia tourney
The 19-year-old Ankush, who is a former Asian youth silver-medallist, defeated Korean Man Choe Chol in a split verdict, while Devendro lost to Indonesia's Aldoms Suguro, again a split decision.
Jun 25, 2017, 13:10 PM IST
Zulpikar Maimaitiali challenges Vijender Singh for Asia's biggest showdown
Both the boxers will put their respective titles at stake in a winner-takes-all clash that is likely to be held in the first half of August in Mumbai.
Jun 19, 2017, 18:15 PM IST
Floyd Mayweather vs Conor McGregor: Lennox Lewis slams much-awaited super-fight as 'ridiculous'
Lewis, who fought for Canada at the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics, joins a growing list of boxing purists who have come out against the much-discussed fight which will take place August 26.
Jun 19, 2017, 16:06 PM IST
Ulaanbaatar Cup Invitational Tournament: L Devendro Singh in team for boxing tourney in Mongolia
The former Asian silver-medallist is also a two-time Olympian and is continuing his transition from light flyweight to flyweight.
May 30, 2017, 10:56 AM IST
Vijender Singh terminates agreement with Queensberry Promotions over failure to deliver on obligations
Indian boxing star Vijender Singh has terminated his contract with the UK-based Queensberry Promotions, complaining that the company failed to deliver on its obligations in the last one year.
May 11, 2017, 20:24 PM IST
Boisterous Amir Khan claims fighting Vijender Singh will be a step backwards
Khan is aware of the huge possibility a bout between an Indian and a boxer of Pakistan origin will bring to the sport.
May 10, 2017, 19:38 PM IST
Super Boxing League to go ahead even without BFI approval
SBL, whose first season is to be held at the Siri Fort Auditorium in the National Capital, has former world champion and British Olympic medallist, Amir Khan, as its co-promoter.
May 08, 2017, 20:10 PM IST
Asian Boxing Championships: Manoj, Satish qualify for World Championships
The top six boxers from each weight category in the Asian event qualified for the World Championships in Germany scheduled from August 25.
May 07, 2017, 20:51 PM IST
Boxer Kavinder Singh Bisht qualifies for World Championship
Bisht was up against Malaysia's Salam Abdul Kasim but got a walkover this morning.
May 07, 2017, 16:33 PM IST
Asian Boxing Championships: Shiva Thapa, Sumit Sangwan settle for silver medals, 2 others lose box-offs
There was also some disappointment for India with Gaurav Bidhuri (56kg) and Manish Panwar (81kg) losing their box-off bouts for World Championship slots.
May 06, 2017, 23:49 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
Asian Championships: Vikas Krishnan, Shiva Thapa enter semis; among 4 Indian boxers to qualify for World Championships
Sumit Sangwan (91kg) and Amit Phangal (49kg) were the other two Indian boxers to book medals as well as World Championship slots in the prestigious continental event.
May 03, 2017, 18:20 PM IST
Asian Boxing Championships: Fourth seed Shiva Thapa, Sumit Sangwan enter quarter-finals round
Both the boxers played the waiting game for a major part of the contest but the former Asian champion from India was a shade ahead of his rival in capitalising on the opportunities he got.
May 02, 2017, 18:50 PM IST
Four get seeding, byes for all Indians in Asian Boxing Championship
The tournament, featuring 179 boxers from 28 countries, is a qualifier for the August-September World Championships in Hamburg, Germany.
Apr 29, 2017, 18:29 PM IST
