Mary Kom becomes first woman boxer to bag 6 World Championship titles
Mary Kom has become the only female boxer to have won six World Championship titles, surpassing Ireland's Katie Taylor--who has five titles in her tally.
Nov 24, 2018, 17:06 PM IST
Manny Pacquiao plans to bid adieu to boxing in 2021
Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao is planning to fight until 2021 before hanging up the gloves for good
Nov 22, 2018, 18:04 PM IST
'Magnificent Mary' in quarters, Sarita bows out
Five-time champion MC Mary Kom punched her way into the 48kg quarterfinals while another veteran Sarita Devi made an early exit after losing a hard-fought 60kg bout in the AIBA Women's World Championships on Sunday.
Nov 18, 2018, 23:19 PM IST
Irish boxer pursues dream after freak dental mishap
In October 2013, Smith had ended up swallowing a sharp dental instrument during a root canal treatment due to the negligence of the doctor.
Nov 17, 2018, 17:47 PM IST
Mary Kom trades punches with Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore in 'fun session'
The 48-year-old Rathore had a smile on his face as he successfully dodged the attacks launched by the Manipuri, at the end of which the two shared an embrace.
Nov 01, 2018, 18:35 PM IST
National-level boxer with 17 gold medals now sells ice-cream for a living
Dinesh Kumar has proved his mettle and made India proud at the global platform on multiple occasions.
Oct 28, 2018, 22:59 PM IST
Boxing: Former world champion Rocchigiani dies in Italy after being hit by car
Rocchigiani captivated the boxing world with his bouts against fellow German Henry Maske and Poland`s Dariusz Michalczewski in the 1990s.
Oct 02, 2018, 23:53 PM IST
Boxing: HBO quitting the business after 45 years
HBO burst onto the boxing scene in 1973 when it broadcast George Foreman`s knockout of heavyweight champion Joe Frazier
Sep 28, 2018, 13:49 PM IST
Boxing: Staples Center confirmed as venue for WBC Champion Deontay Wilder`s bout vs Britain`s Tyson Fury
Both boxers tweeted to confirm the bout, with former world champion Fury describing the contest as the "biggest heavyweight fight in modern day boxing history"
Sep 28, 2018, 12:02 PM IST
Floyd Mayweather says he will fight Manny Pacquiao again
Former heavyweight champion Floyd Mayweather said on Saturday he was coming out of retirement for a 2018 rematch with Manny Pacquiao.
Sep 17, 2018, 00:11 AM IST
Boxers Sarita Devi, Mary Kom storm into semis, assured of medals in Polish tourney
Indian pugilist Sarita Devi stormed into the semifinal round, assuring a podium finish at the 13th International Silesian Women’s Boxing Championship in Gliwice, Poland. MC Mary Kom was awarded direct entry into the semis.
Sep 13, 2018, 15:53 PM IST
For Asian Games gold, boxer Amit Panghal gets nominated for Arjuna award
Asian Games medallist Amit Panghal on Tuesday was nominated for the prestigious Arjuna award by the Boxing Federation of India.
Sep 12, 2018, 10:44 AM IST
Asian Games 2018 Day 14: Highlights
India, at the 8th rank, have bagged a total of 69 medals so far, which include 15 Gold, 24 Silver and 30 Bronze medals.
Sep 01, 2018, 07:27 AM IST
Sonia Lather, Mandeep Jangra in final; Shiva Thapa takes bronze at Ulaanbaatar Cup boxing tournament in Mongolia
World silver-medallist Sonia Lather (57kg) and Mandeep Jangra were among the finalists but Shiva Thapa (60kg) signed off with a bronze medal in a mixed first semifinal session for India at the Ulaanbaatar Cup boxing tournament in Mongolia Saturday.
Jun 23, 2018, 14:17 PM IST
Boxing: Mohammed Hussamuddin, 2 others enter semis of Chemistry Cup in Germany
In bouts held late last night, Hussamuddin, former national champion Madan Lal (56kg) and Narender (+91kg) advanced to the last-four stage, thereby assuring themselves of at least a bronze medal each.
Jun 22, 2018, 12:23 PM IST
Boxing: Former heavyweight champion David Haye announces retirement
David Haye has announced his retirement after nearly 16 years as a professional boxer.
Jun 12, 2018, 18:33 PM IST
Two Indians enter final, Gaurav Bidhuri settles for bronze in Russian boxing tourney
Two Indian boxers advanced to the finals but Gaurav Bidhuri (56kg) settled for a bronze medal after going down in the last-four stage of the Umakhanov Memorial Tournament in Kaspiysk, Russia today.
Jun 11, 2018, 20:38 PM IST
Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury wins on boxing comeback
Former world heavyweight champion Tyson Fury forced Sefer Seferi to quit after four rounds of a comfortable comeback on Saturday.
Jun 10, 2018, 10:19 AM IST
Nutlai Lalbiakkima settles for bronze in President's Cup
Indian boxer Nutlai Lalbiakkima (49kg), who upstaged Olympic champion Hasanboy Dusmatov in the quarterfinals, settled for a bronze medal along with two others after a semifinal loss in the President's Cup in Astana, Kazakhstan.
Jun 10, 2018, 09:21 AM IST
Gaurav Bidhuri enters final of Russian boxing tourney
World Championship bronze-medallist Gaurav Bidhuri (56kg) continued a fine comeback from injury as he advanced to the semifinal of the Umakhanov Memorial boxing tournament in Kaspiysk, Russia today.
Jun 09, 2018, 20:40 PM IST
