Farhan Akhtar's 'Toofaan' becomes Amazon Prime's most-watched Hindi film in 2021
The data comes to light as Amazon marked July 26 and July 27 as Prime Days.
Jul 30, 2021, 08:29 AM IST
Tokyo Olympics Boxing: Pooja Rani storms into quarter-finals, just one win away from assuring medal
Rani took the first round comprehensively as all judges voted in her favour. The Indian pugilist continued from where she left off and she took the match quite comprehensively, not allowing Chaib to come back in the following next two rounds.
Jul 28, 2021, 19:11 PM IST
Boxer Dingko Singh dies, loses long battle with cancer
Dingko won the Asian Games gold in 1998 and was bestowed the Arjuna award the same year. In 2013, he was honoured with the Padma Shri for his contribution to the sport.
Jun 10, 2021, 10:30 AM IST
Asian Boxing Championships: Pooja strikes gold, silver for 3 others as India women bag 10 medals
The Olympic-bound Pooja (75 kg), who was competing in her first bout of the tournament after getting a bye and a walkover earlier, dismantled Mavluda Movlonova of Uzbekistan with a clinical performance.
May 31, 2021, 06:26 AM IST
Boxing: Amit Panghal, Vikas Krishan in semis, India assured of 15 medals at Asian Championships
Amit Panghal secured a second successive medal after overcoming a stiff challenge from Mongolia’s Kharkhuu Enkhmandakh in the last-eight stage, while Varinder defeated Filipino Jere Samuel Dela Cruz 5-0. Vikas Krishan then pulled off a hard-fought 4-1 triumph over Iran’s Moslem Maghsoudi Mal Amir as India surpassed its previous best medal haul of 13 that was achieved in the 2019 edition.
May 27, 2021, 10:41 AM IST
Boxing: Indian women pugilists lord the ring at World Youth Championships with 7 gold
Gitika (48kg), Babyrojisana Chanu (51kg), Poonam (57kg), Vinka (60kg), Arundhati Choudhary (69kg), Thokchom Sanamachu Chanu (75kg) and Alfiya Pathan (+81kg) ensured a perfect finish to the campaign for the women’s contingent.
Apr 23, 2021, 11:59 AM IST
Tashkent to host 2023 AIBA Men's World Boxing Championships
The city of Tashkent is awarded the 2023 AIBA Men's World Boxing Championships after the successful bid presentation by the Boxing Federation of Uzbekistan. The AIBA Board of Directors voted in favor of the major event candidate city.
Apr 03, 2021, 00:06 AM IST
Boxing: Eight members of Indian squad in Turkey test COVID-19 positive
Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Gaurav Solanki (57kg), Prayag Chouhan (75kg) and Brijesh Yadav (81kg) tested positive for the virus a week back, leading to them being quarantined following the event which ended on March 19.
Mar 31, 2021, 08:57 AM IST
India’s Nikhat Zareen stuns boxing world champion Ekaterina to enter Bosphorus quarters
The Indian pugilist will have yet another tough bout ahead as she takes on two-time world champion Kyzaibay Nazym of Kazakhstan in her last-eight round.
Mar 18, 2021, 15:15 PM IST
You're scared to fight me: YouTuber-turned-amateur boxer Jake Paul offers Conor McGregor $50 million to step into ring
YouTuber-turned-amateur boxer Jake Paul pulled no punches as he called out Ireland`s former UFC champion and king of trash talk Conor McGregor in a foul-mouthed tirade that sent social media into a frenzy.
Dec 16, 2020, 22:06 PM IST
Mike Tyson returns to ring, shares engaging draw with Roy Jones Jr in 'exhibition' bout
Tyson took on 51-year-old Jones in a high-profile pay-per-view eight-round 'exhibition' bout at the spectator-less Staples Center amid the Covid-19 pandemic on Saturday evening.
Nov 29, 2020, 16:39 PM IST
That incident made me stronger: Indian boxer Nikhat Zareen on MC Mary Kom controversy
During the 51kg final bout of the womens boxing trials for Olympics 2020 qualifiers, Mary had defeated Nikhat by a split decision with the final score being 9-1.
Nov 19, 2020, 20:37 PM IST
Boxer Sarita Devi tests positive for coronavirus
Indian boxer Sarita Devi and her husband Thoiba Singh have tested positive for coronavirus.
Aug 17, 2020, 22:13 PM IST
'I am back': Mike Tyson announces boxing comeback for exhibition bout against Roy Jones Jr.
Tyson bid adieu to boxing after slumping to defeat at the hands of Irish professional boxer Kevin McBride in 2005.
Jul 24, 2020, 16:59 PM IST
Former boxing champ Roberto 'Hands of Stone' Duran diagnosed with coronavirus
The 69-year-old Panamanian former boxer retired in 2001 and is considered one of the best lightweights in history.
Jun 26, 2020, 17:24 PM IST
Tyson Fury signs deal for potential fight against Anthony Joshua in unnamed country
Earlier, Fury clinched the World Boxing Council (WBC) belt from Deontay Wilder after he producing a stunning performance of patience and power in their rematch in February.
Jun 05, 2020, 12:28 PM IST
Tyson Fury 'mentally happy' to be in boxing ring, eyes Klitschko-like reign
Tyson Fury said he is no longer boxing for fame, money or titles but that stepping into the ring keeps him "mentally happy" as he targets a long reign as the world heavyweight champion.
May 20, 2020, 13:04 PM IST
Mary Kom thanks Delhi Police for celebrating her son's birthday
Six-time world champion M C Mary Kom (51kg) had in March qualified for the Olympic Games, which has now been rescheduled to July 23, 2021 to August 8, 2021.
May 15, 2020, 12:21 PM IST
A look at boxing great Floyd Mayweather's insane black and white £20million car collection
From Rolls-Royces worth over a staggering £3 million to four Bugatti Veyron machines that cost £1.7 million, one can find almost every expensive car at Mayweather's garage.
Apr 26, 2020, 11:11 AM IST
Have lost close ones due to coronavirus pandemic: Boxing champion Anthony Joshua
Joshua's title defence against Kubrat Pulev is scheduled for June but that is set to be postponed due to the pandemic.
