Boxing: News
21 Mar 2020
World Health OrganizationMary Kom broke quarantine protocol to attend President's meeting
Indian women's ace boxer and Rajya Sabha member MC Mary Kom broke the mandatory 14-day quarantine protocol.
28 Dec 2019
Mary KomMary Kom beats Nikhat Zareen, refuses to shake hands
Veteran women's boxer Mary Kom secured a berth in the Indian team for the Tokyo Olympics 2020 qualifiers.
17 Oct 2019
ChicagoAmerican boxer Patrick Day passes away aged 27: Details here
American boxer Patrick Day, who was in the news of late after suffering serious brain injuries following his bout against fellow American Charles Conwell, has passed away at the slender age of 27.
14 Oct 2019
USABoxer Patrick Day fights for life after enduring lethal blow
US boxer Patrick Day is in an extremely critical condition after suffering a brutal knockout punch from Charles Conwell in his super welterweight bout in Chicago on Saturday.
10 Oct 2019
Mary KomRecords held by Mary Kom after securing eighth world medal
India's women's boxing ace Mary Kom secured her eighth World Boxing Championships medal after reaching the semi-final of the event being held in Russia.
12 Sep 2019
IndiaBoxer Mary Kom recommended for Padma Vibhushan: Details here
India's ace boxer MC Mary Kom became the first woman athlete to be recommended for the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award.
15 Aug 2019
CaliforniaHere's how much weed Mike Tyson smokes in a month
Retired boxing champion Mike Tyson has revealed that he smokes up to $40,000 (Rs. 28 lakh) worth of cannabis in a month.
10 Mar 2019
Naveen KumarFinland Boxing Tournament: Shiva Thapa sweeps aside Mikhail Varlamov
India's boxing sensation Shiva Thapa was on top gear after clinching a 5-0 win against Mikhail Varlamov.
01 Dec 2018
OlympicsBoxing: Mary Kom not done yet, hungry for more medals
Legendary Indian women's boxer Mary Kom is not done yet. She is eying more medals.
24 Nov 2018
International Boxing AssociationMary Kom wins sixth world boxing title; scripts history
Legendary Indian boxer Mary Kom has carved out a place for herself in sporting history by becoming the first female boxer to win six world championships.
22 Nov 2018
IndiaWorld Boxing Championships: Mary Kom enters 48 kg category final
India's veteran ace boxer Mary Kom entered the 48 kg light flyweight category final of the Women's World Boxing Championships.
02 Nov 2018
IndiaMary Kom, Rajyavardhan Rathore engage in a boxing bout
Boxing ace Mary Kom was challenged by Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore to a bout and it was quite a thrilling affair.
11 Sep 2018
Hindustan TimesBoxer Amit Panghal nominated for Arjuna award
Asian Games 2018 gold medalist, Amit Panghal won hearts with a superb show in Indonesia.
09 Sep 2018
Arjuna AwardBoxer Amit Panghal might not get Arjuna award
Asian Games 2018 gold medalist, Amit Panghal won hearts with a superb show in Indonesia.
01 Sep 2018
India#MeetTheMedalists: Who is India's star boxer Amit Panghal?
India finally clinched a medal in a boxing event at the Asian Games 2018, as Amit Panghal struck gold in men's 49 kg category.
01 Sep 2018
Asian Games#AsianGames2018: CWG-medallist Amit beats Olympic-champ Dusmatov to win boxing gold
Amit Panghal (49kg) today became only the eighth Indian boxer ever to claim a gold medal at the Asian Games in Indonesia with a stunning tactical win over reigning Olympic champion Hasanboy Dusmatov of Uzbekistan.
31 Aug 2018
Asian Games#AsianGames2018: Injured boxer Vikas can't fight semis, settles for bronze
Indian boxer Vikas Krishan (75kg) settled for a bronze medal in the Asian Games after he was declared medically unfit to fight his semifinal bout due to a cut on his left eyelid sustained earlier in the event.
29 Aug 2018
South Korea#AsianGames2018: Boxer Amit Panghal enters semi-finals, assured of medal
Indian boxer Amit Panghal (49kg) advanced to the semi-finals to assure himself of a maiden medal at the Asian Games in Jakarta today.
28 Aug 2018
IndiaAIBA Youth World Championships: Four Indian women boxers reach semi-finals
Indian women boxers continued their impressive run at AIBA Youth World Championships with four of them making the semi-finals to be assured of medals in Budapest.
27 Aug 2018
India vs Pakistan#AsianGames2018: Boxer Vikas Krishan defeats Pakistan's Ahmed to reach quarter-finals
Chasing a third successive Asian Games medal, Indian boxer Vikas Krishan (75kg) made a strong start, out-punching Pakistan's Tanveer Ahmed in his pre-quarterfinal bout in Jakarta today.
26 Aug 2018
Commonwealth Games (CWG)#AsianGames: Sarjubala advances to quarterfinals in boxing; Manoj, Shiva ousted
Former world silver-medalist Sarjubala Devi advanced to the quarterfinals but Manoj Kumar and Shiva Thapa were ousted after pre-quarterfinal losses in the Asian Games boxing competition in Jakarta in Indonesia today.
05 Aug 2018
SportsBlood, guts, and tears: 5 greatest bouts in boxing history
The ancient Greeks were the first to introduce boxing, and since then, it has seen a stunning growth in stature and significance.
03 Aug 2018
BBCHooks and jabs: 5 greatest boxers in history
One of the most popular combat sports, boxing has a rich and varied history.
02 Aug 2018
MumbaiMumbai cop turns messiah, helps girl become international chessboxing champ
This is the story of a fighter and her messiah.
16 Jul 2018
IndiaIndia proud again; wins most gold-medals at Serbia youth boxing-tournament
Indian boxers ruled the ring at the 36th Golden Glove of Vojvodina youth tournament, ending with a whopping seven gold medals to claim the overall top spot in the event in Subotica, Serbia.
14 Jul 2018
SportsIndian boxers on a roll at Serbian youth boxing tourney
There was no stopping the Indian juggernaut at the Golden Glove of Vojvodina Youth Boxing Tournament as nine from the country advanced to the semifinals to be assured of medals on day 3 of the competition in Subotica, Serbia.
24 Jun 2018
IndiaGold for Mandeep, 4 others take silver at Mongolian boxing-tourney
Mandeep Jangra (69kg) was the lone Indian boxer to claim a gold medal among the five finalists but the country's contingent gave a fine account of itself in the summit clashes of the Ulaanbaatar Cup in Mongolia today.
06 Apr 2018
BadmintonDay 2 CWG: India bag wins in badminton, hockey, boxing
Day 2 of 21st Commonwealth Games had a mixed bag of results for the Indian contingent.
04 Apr 2018
Mary KomEven before CWG kicks-off, this boxer has won a medal
Australia have already bagged their first medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games even before the games kick-off, with Aussie boxer Taylah Robertson, guaranteed to win a medal.
04 Apr 2018
BadmintonCommonwealth Games opening ceremony: PV Sindhu leads Indian contingent
The 21st edition of the Commonwealth Games kicked off earlier today with the opening ceremony being held at the Carrara Stadium in Australia's Gold Coast.
27 Feb 2018
Floyd MayweatherMeet Wanheng Menayothin, the new boxing sensation
Thailand's professional boxer, Wanheng Menayothin is on the brink of chasing down celebrated Floyd Mayweather's undefeated 50 career wins.
05 Feb 2018
International Boxing AssociationIOC threatens to oust boxing from 2020 games
The International Olympic Committee has threatened to axe boxing from the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Games.
13 Jan 2018
Tamil NaduNational-level boxer shot dead, body found in Greater Noida flat
In a shocking case of gruesome murder, a 27-year-old boxer was found lying in a pool of blood in his apartment in Greater Noida.
06 Jan 2018
IndiaBoxers return 'gifted' cows to Haryana
Gifts are meant to make people happy and not something which turn out to be a burden.
13 Dec 2017
Indian ArmyLegendary boxer, Kaur Singh struggles to pay for medical treatment
69-year-old Indian boxing icon, Kaur Singh is the latest victim of apathy against sports persons in the country.
13 Nov 2017
Sushma SwarajSwaraj helps boxer get passport, but wants something in return
Tales of Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj's amicable nature have abounded since long. The latest person to receive her help is a boxer, but this time, Swaraj demanded something in return.
08 Nov 2017
Mary KomMary Kom adds 5th Asian Championship gold to her records
Indian star boxer MC Mary Kom clinched her fifth gold medal at the Asian Boxing Championships defeating North Korea's Kim Hyang-mi with a 5-0 verdict in the final at Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam.
04 Nov 2017
International Boxing AssociationAIBA names Mary Kom ambassador for Women's Youth World Championships
The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has chosen five-time World Champion Mary Kom as the ambassador for its upcoming Women's Youth World Championships to be hosted by Guwahati from 19-26 November.
02 Nov 2017
IndiaMary Kom enters the quarterfinals of Asian Boxing Championships
India's MC Mary Kom advanced into the quarterfinals of Asian Boxing Championships beating local favorite Diem Thi Trinh Kieu, in her opening round bout in Vietnam.
23 Apr 2017
International Boxing AssociationUS teen wins right to wear Hijab and box
A 16 year old US girl, Amaiya Zafar has won the right to wear her hijab while boxing inside the US.
