Boxing

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Nandini claims bronze medal after semi-final defeat

India boxer Nandini lost to former world champion Lazzat Kungeibayeva by 0-5 to end up with a bronze medal.

Feb 26, 2022, 17:28 PM IST

Strandja Memorial Boxing: Nikhat Zareen beats Tokyo Olympic silver medalist

In an intensely fought women`s 52kg semi-final battle, the 2019 edition`s champion Nikhat put up a solid resistance against the Tokyo Olympics silver medallist Cakiroglu as both the boxers exchanged heavy blows and fought from a close distance.

Feb 25, 2022, 21:41 PM IST

Boxing legends Wladimir and Vitali Klitschko brothers to take up arms for Ukraine against Russia

Vitali Klitschko, who has been the mayor of Ukraine’s capital Kyiv since 2014, said he was ready to fight. Former heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko enlisted in Ukraine’s reserve army earlier this month.

Feb 25, 2022, 09:55 AM IST

Nandini secures India's first medal at 73rd Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament

Nandini will face former world champion Kazakh Lazzat Kungeibayeva in the semi-finals.

Feb 23, 2022, 16:21 PM IST

Martin Malik sets world record in boxing punch

Eight-year-old child Martin Malik has so far held 8 world records and two national and two Asian records. Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra has also praised Martin for making a world record.

Jan 24, 2022, 11:38 AM IST

THIS 12-year-old Russian boxer knocks down a tree with her punches — WATCH

Have you ever seen someone punch down a tree with their boxing skills? Do you think it is even possible?

Jan 12, 2022, 14:28 PM IST

WATCH: THIS boxer thrashed with 236 punches by a 7-time world champion and left unrecognizable after bout

Boxer Miriam Gutierrez was left unrecognizable after her fight with 7-time world champion Amanda Serrano.

Dec 21, 2021, 11:46 AM IST

Los Angeles Olympics 2028: Boxing and two other sports in danger of losing a spot, all details HERE

International Olympic Committee president Thomas Bach described how Boxing, Weightlifting and modern pentathlon issues with corruption and doping can be a problem for the Olympics 2028.

Dec 10, 2021, 13:05 PM IST

Women's world boxing championship postponed due to 'difficult' COVID-19 situation

Next month's women's world boxing championship in Istanbul was on Wednesday postponed till March 2022 by the sport's governing body AIBA, which said the "COVID-19 situation is too difficult at present" and it cannot take the risk to proceed with the event.

Nov 10, 2021, 22:37 PM IST

Boxing World Championship 2021: Debutant Akash Kumar secures India's first medal, Shiva Thapa and 3 others out

Young boxer Akash Kumar (54kg) secured India's first medal at the ongoing AIBA men's World Championships on Tuesday by advancing to the semifinals with a superb win over former Olympic silver-medallist Yoel Finol Rivas of Venezuela.

Nov 03, 2021, 14:36 PM IST

Boxing World Championship 2021: Shiva Thapa one win away from assuring a medal for India, enters quarter-finals

Five-time Asian medallist Shiva Thapa (63.5kg) stood just one win away from becoming the first Indian male boxer to claim two world championship medals after he advanced to the quarterfinals of the ongoing edition here.

Nov 02, 2021, 10:29 AM IST

International boxing association introduce new belts and white gloves for World Boxing Championships

The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has decided to introduce commemorative belts and white gloves, instead of the traditional red and blue, during the upcoming men's world championships in Belgrade, calling the move a symbol of a "fresh start" in the controversy-marred sport.

Oct 19, 2021, 11:10 AM IST

Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao retires from sport to chase Philippines presidential bid

Known for his fast footwork and blistering speed of punches, Manny Pacquiao was widely regarded as one of the top offensive fighters in the sport’s history.

Sep 29, 2021, 10:40 AM IST

EXCLUSIVE: Lovlina Borgohain REVEALS why she is upset despite winning bronze at Tokyo Olympics – WATCH

Indian boxer Lovlina Borgohain reveals why was not satisfied after taking the bronze medal in the women's welterweight (64-69kg) category at the Tokyo Olympics.

Aug 04, 2021, 16:41 PM IST

Lovlina Borgohain takes on world champion at Tokyo Olympics, father says don’t ‘undermine’ anyone

Lovlina Borgohain, the 23-year-old Assam player, was interested in Muay Thai before turning into a boxer.

Aug 04, 2021, 09:00 AM IST

Lovlina Borgohain vs Busenaz Surmenel boxing semifinal Live-streaming: When and where to watch Tokyo Olympics women’s boxing semifinal match live?

Check the live-streaming and live-telecast details of the Lovlina Borgohain vs Busenaz Surmenel women’s boxing semifinal match at the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

 

Aug 03, 2021, 20:34 PM IST

Tokyo Olympics: Assured of medal, Indian boxer Lovlina chases historic Olympic final berth: up against world champ

Lovlina Borgohain has become only the third Indian boxer to ensure a podium finish at the showpiece after Vijender Singh (2008) and M C Mary Kom (2012).

Aug 03, 2021, 17:17 PM IST

Tokyo Olympics: Bizarre! French boxer disqualified for headbutt, sits on ringside in protest

Mourad Aliev was disqualified with four seconds left in the second round against Frazer Clarke of Great Britain for headbutt in the quarterfinal bout at the Ryogoku Kokugikan Arena. Aliev, who won the first round in a close fight, had been given a warning over the excessive usage of the head.
 

Aug 01, 2021, 15:29 PM IST

Tokyo Olympics: Indian boxer Satish Kumar loses in quarterfinal to Uzbekistan’s Bakhodir Jalolov

Satish is the first Indian super heavyweight (+91kg) boxer to compete at the Olympics.

Aug 01, 2021, 10:18 AM IST

Tokyo Olympics: Major setback for India as top-seeded boxer Amit Panghal knocked out

Martinez overpowered Panghal in the last two rounds of the bout to clinch the match by a split decision of 4-1 to progress into the quarterfinals. This was Amit's first-round match at the Games.

Jul 31, 2021, 08:48 AM IST