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
Amit Panghal ranked world No.1 by IOC's Boxing Task Force
Panghal has enjoyed a phenomenal run since 2017, clinching gold medals at the 2018 Commonwealth and Asian Games.
Feb 13, 2020, 13:16 PM IST
Manoj Kumar, Vikas Krishan, Shiva Thapa among 7 Indian boxers for Thailand International boxing tournament
The former Asian Games gold-medallist had been training there for the last three months. He has also dropped hints of turning professional by the end of this year.
Mar 12, 2017, 20:00 PM IST
Mary Kom, Vikas Krishan honoured at 70th anniversary of International Boxing Association gala
Mary Kom was presented the AIBA Legends award for her trailblazing boxing career, Vikas was handed the APB (AIBA Pro Boxing) Best Boxer trophy.
Dec 21, 2016, 14:26 PM IST
Boxing reforms: AIBA appoints its VP as observer for BFI elections
Indian boxing is aiming an administrative revival with the elections, which would put together BFI, a second governing body to take shape in the last four years.
Sep 23, 2016, 18:39 PM IST
Vijender Singh out of Olympic contention, wishes best for Vikas Krishan
Vikas entered the semifinals of the AIBA World Qualifying Tournament in Baku to book a Rio berth.
Jun 23, 2016, 22:27 PM IST
Olympics 2016: Vijender Singh eager to represent India in Rio Games
At present, Shiva Thapa is the lone Indian boxer to have qualified for the Rio Games.
Jun 05, 2016, 10:43 AM IST
Vijender Singh in no mood for Olympics, but Amir Khan keen to represent Pakistan in 2016 Rio Games
Professional boxers who are willing to compete in Rio will have to first qualify in a tournament to be held in Venezuela in early July.
Jun 02, 2016, 23:59 PM IST
Pro boxers allowed in Olympics but Vijender Singh won't be there in Rio Games – Find out why!
In a landmark decision, AIBA threw the Olympic doors open for professional boxers.
Jun 01, 2016, 16:38 PM IST
With May 14 deadline for new body, Boxing Federation of India begins to take shape
Indian boxing has been in administrative turmoil since 2012 when the erstwhile Indian Amateur Boxing Federation was terminated for manipulation in elections.
Apr 13, 2016, 17:02 PM IST
Pro star Vijender Singh in 2016 Olympics? Looks unlikely
The 30-year-old middleweight's schedule is sorted till June 11.
Mar 06, 2016, 14:39 PM IST
Mary Kom loses in semis of Olympic Test event
In other fights, Parveen Kumar (91kg) was beaten by local favourite Gidelson De Oliveira.
Dec 06, 2015, 09:52 AM IST
Mary Kom enters semifinals of 2016 Olympics Test event in Rio
The five-time world champion had been laid low by a shoulder injury which forced her to skip last year's World Championships.
Dec 04, 2015, 20:59 PM IST
AIBA gives go ahead for elections to sort Indian boxing mess
Indian boxing has been without a parent body since May when Boxing India was provisionally suspended.
Nov 25, 2015, 20:17 PM IST
Mary Kom picked for AIBA's Olympic Test event
Six Indian Boxers have been selected to participate in the Test Event to be held at Rio De Janeiro.
Nov 18, 2015, 19:17 PM IST
AIBA may allow pro boxers in Olympics soon: Amir Khan
British pro star Amir Khan has revealed he would grab the chance as and when it comes along.
Nov 01, 2015, 14:10 PM IST
Now a coordination committee for boxing, All India meet in Goa
SAI formed a coordination committee to to pick probables for next year's Asian Olympic Qualifiers.
Oct 27, 2015, 17:58 PM IST
Bury differences, AIBA committee to Indian boxing family
The AIBA-appointed ad-hoc committee to run boxing in India has urged all stakeholders to bury their differences and show a "disciplined approach" to end the long-dragging administrative crisis in the sport.
Sep 23, 2015, 18:14 PM IST
AIBA suspends BI after national body sets AGM date
According to a Mail Today report, the International Boxing Association (AIBA) on Monday provisionally suspended Boxing India, communicating its decision via mail to Kishen Narsi, chairman of the world body-appointed ad hoc committee in India.
Sep 15, 2015, 10:15 AM IST
