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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

Controversial World Heavyweight champion Tyson Fury retires

A previously scheduled rematch with Klitschko, set for July 9, was scrapped after Fury sustained an ankle injury.

Oct 03, 2016, 19:53 PM IST

The Great Khali extends unconditional support to AAP candidate in Punjab

Earlier, media reports said that wrestler Dilip Singh Rana, popularly known as 'The Great Khali' has joined Arvind Kejriwal-led Aam Aadmi Party in Punjab.

Aug 14, 2016, 16:50 PM IST

Muhammad Ali: Louisville plans boxing legend's funeral; Will Smith, Lennox Lewis to be pall bearers

The charismatic Ali, a dazzling fighter and outspoken civil rights activist who became one of the 20th century`s towering figures, died last Friday at age 74 after health problems complicated by a long battle with Parkinson`s disease.

Jun 07, 2016, 04:11 AM IST

Fighter to the end: Muhammad Ali's heart 'wouldn't stop beating for 30 minutes'

The 74-year-old Ali — known as “The Greatest” — passed away on late Friday at an Arizona hospital due to respiratory problems.

Jun 06, 2016, 06:57 AM IST

Boxing great Muhammad Ali hits out at Donald Trump over Muslim ban

Ali, a Muslim, did not mention the Republican frontrunner by name, but a statement by the former heavyweight champ appeared directed squarely at Trump.

Dec 10, 2015, 19:09 PM IST