Rio Olympics 2016: Boxer Vikas Krishan a win away from medal, enters quarterfinals
Vikas buried the ghosts of London 2012 where he was eliminated in the preliminary round, despite initially being declared the winner.
Aug 13, 2016, 05:01 AM IST
Rousing Start: Boxer Vikas Krishan enters pre-quarterfinals at Rio Olympics
The Indian outpunched the 18-year-old American by a unanimous decision in the Round of 32 bout with all three judges ruling 29-28, 29-28, 29-28 in favour of the Haryana boxer.
Aug 10, 2016, 04:52 AM IST
Rio 2016: Formidable draw set to challenge Indian grit in boxing
Of the three, Vikas is the only one to get a seeding -- 7th -- but none of them managed to secure a first-round bye.
Aug 05, 2016, 11:05 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
Unlike Sachin Tendulkar, Mary Kom raises first issue in Rajya Sabha in just three months
It took the master blaster nearly three years to ask his first question in the RS.
Aug 03, 2016, 13:07 PM IST
Rio Games 2016: Olympic pro at 22, Shiva Thapa banks on improved strength at mega event
Shiva was barely 18 when he qualified for the 2012 Games, which was a forgettable campaign ending in an opening-round loss.
Jul 27, 2016, 14:30 PM IST
Vijender Singh pleads for an end to Indian boxing's administrative mess
This logjam has affected Indian Boxing as only three boxers have qualified for the Rio Olympics as compared to eight in London in 2012.
Jul 23, 2016, 16:37 PM IST
Pakistan-origin British boxer Amir Khan says he will ruin Vijender Singh's career...
Amir was confident that the India-Pakistan connection in the bout will create a huge hype around it.
Jul 22, 2016, 15:36 PM IST
OUCH! Amir Khan taunts Vijender Singh; says he can destroy Indian's boxing career
Amir and Vijender are likely to meet next month when the former visits India.
Jul 20, 2016, 12:39 PM IST
SHOCKING: Vijender Singh accused of disrespecting national flag, police complaint filed
The 30-year-old Vijender clinched his seventh straight win and the Super Middleweight title by outlasting former WBC European champion Kerry Hope in a 10-round contest.
Jul 19, 2016, 17:21 PM IST
Be careful what you wish for, Amir Khan warns Vijender Singh on showdown proposal
The 30-year-old Vijender clinched his seventh straight win and the Super Middleweight title
Jul 18, 2016, 18:11 PM IST
REVEALED: Vijender Singh's trainer Lee Beard tells the secret behind his WBO title triumph
On his personal equation with the reticent Haryana-lad, Beard said he has been bowled over by Vijender's humility.
Jul 18, 2016, 16:36 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
Is Vijender Singh willing to accept Pakistan's Amir Khan's challenge for pro bout? Here's the truth!
Despite the huge significance of last night's win, Vijender refused to club it alongside or put it above the historic Olympic bronze medal which made him a household name in India.
Jul 17, 2016, 14:30 PM IST
Vijender Singh thanks well-wishers after beating Kerry Hope to clinch WBO Asia-Pacific title
As wishes poured in from all quarters after his emphatic win, Vijender made sure to thank his fans on Twitter.
Jul 17, 2016, 12:52 PM IST
Vijender Singh 'not feeling the heat' ahead of his first home professional bout against Kerry Hope
The Welsh-born Hope, who emigrated to Australia, was also a WBC middleweight champion.
Jul 13, 2016, 23:17 PM IST
Manny Pacquiao to return to the ring in late 2016: Report
Arum had placed a hold on the Mandalay Bay Events Centre in Las Vegas for a possible Pacquiao return on Oct. 15.
Jul 13, 2016, 08:12 AM IST
Olympics 2016: I will be in Rio to support Indian boxers, says Vijender Singh
Only three Indian boxes have made the cut for Rio Olympics.
Jul 12, 2016, 18:22 PM IST
The 'big' WBO Asia title is no big deal for me, declares confident Vijender Singh
Vijender is up against Hope, who brings with him an experience bank of 30 bouts, of which he has won 23, two of them knockouts.
Jul 11, 2016, 19:04 PM IST
It will be another knockout win for Vijender Singh: Lee Beard
As the fight draws closer, the intensity of Vijender's training has been increased.
Jul 07, 2016, 18:42 PM IST
