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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

Anthony Joshua defeats Wladimir Klitschko via 11th round TKO in epic Wembley battle

What was hailed as the biggest fight night ever staged in a British ring, watched by the largest crowd for a boxing show in Britain for 78 years, lived up to its billing.

Apr 30, 2017, 10:32 AM IST

Tyson Fury gives up WBO, WBA titles after drug controversy to focus on recovery

Tyson Fury has given up his WBO and WBA world heavyweight titles "with immediate effect" to concentrate on his "medical treatment and recovery", said a statement released by his promoters Hennessy Sports.

Oct 13, 2016, 15:42 PM IST

World champion Felix Sturm shocked by failed drugs test

The 37-year-old German was found to have the steroid Hydro-XY Stanozolol in his A sample.

Apr 17, 2016, 11:54 AM IST

Tyson Fury, Britain`s giant gypsy showman

Tyson Fury will face Wladimir​ Klitschko for WBA, IBF and WBO heavyweight title.

Nov 27, 2015, 19:20 PM IST

Vijender Singh flattered beyond words by Amir Khan's praise

Vijender will now take on British boxer Dean Gillen in his second professional bout to be held at the National Stadium.

Nov 05, 2015, 10:05 AM IST

Heavyweight champion Vladimir Klitschko postpones Tyson Fury fight due to injury

 Boxing heavyweight champion Vladimir Klitschko has postponed his title fight next month against Briton Tyson Fury following a tendon injury in training, he said on Friday.

Sep 25, 2015, 22:35 PM IST

Defeated Andre​ Berto struck by Floyd Mayweather's IQ in the ring

For Andre Berto, Floyd Mayweather`s boxing IQ was the most impressive attribute on show at the MGM Grand on Saturday as the five-division world champion ended his professional career with a perfect 49-0 record.

Sep 13, 2015, 14:33 PM IST

Floyd Mayweather beats Andre Berto in ring farewell

Floyd Mayweather Jr. cemented his place among the pantheon of boxing greats with a unanimous decision over fellow American Andre Berto on Saturday in what he has repeatedly said would be the final fight of his career.

Sep 13, 2015, 10:14 AM IST

Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez signs contract extension, next fight in November

Former WBA and WBC super welterweight champion Saul "Canelo" Alvarez of Mexico signed a multi-fight, multi-year contract extension with Golden Boy Promotions on Friday with his next bout set for November.

Sep 12, 2015, 03:23 AM IST