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Vijender Singh laughs off Samet Hyuseinov's threats of a thrashing​

Bulgaria's Hyuseinov is the most experienced rival of Vijender's nascent pro career so far.

Dec 14, 2015, 17:58 PM IST

Police drop probe into 'homophobic' Tyson Fury comments

A member of the public had reported Fury to the police on Tuesday for allegedly committing a "hate crime".

Dec 11, 2015, 11:16 AM IST

`Repugnant` Tyson Fury not welcome at awards ceremony

Fury has come under fire over his views on women and homosexuality.

Dec 09, 2015, 19:49 PM IST

Pro-boxing: Vijender Singh to face experienced Bulgarian Samet Hyuseinov next

Hyuseinov has threatened to stop the Indian in his tracks and inflict the first loss on his record.

Dec 07, 2015, 16:04 PM IST

Sarita Devi, Shiva Thapa, Devendro Singh win in China

Also winning their opening bouts were Kuldeep Singh (81kg), Amritpreet Singh (91kg), Narender (+91kg).

Dec 06, 2015, 12:05 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

BBC defends shortlist after Tyson Fury slur on women

Fury was heard saying in a video that a women's best place in the kitchen according to him.

Dec 04, 2015, 23:30 PM 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

Tyson Fury shuns the jet-set lifestyle for the ferry

The 27-year-old Briton shook up the boxing world with a unanimous points win over Klitschko in Dusseldorf last Saturday.

Dec 01, 2015, 21:56 PM IST

Boxing: Sarita Devi, Shiva Thapa in Indian team for China exposure trip

The 10-day sojourn will see the Indians square off against boxers from China, Thailand, Mongolia, and Korea.

Nov 29, 2015, 15:35 PM IST

Briton Tyson Fury crowned world heavyweight champion after beating Wladimir Klitschko

Underdog Tyson Fury caused a huge boxing upset on Saturday, stunning Wladimir Klitschko with a points victory to snatch the champion`s four titles and become the first Briton to hold a world heavyw

Nov 29, 2015, 10:58 AM IST

Challenger Tyson Fury in row over ring canvas for Wladimir Klitschko fight

Fury`s handlers protested about the canvas being too soft and had warned the fight could be called off.

Nov 29, 2015, 00:20 AM IST

Former boxing champ O`Neil Bell fatally shot

The Jamaican-born former cruiserweight champ finished his career with a record of 27 wins, four losses, one draw.

Nov 27, 2015, 20:30 PM 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

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

10-15 years down the line people will appreciate my step of turning pro, says Vijender Singh

Vijender said that next year he would definitely fight in India. 

Nov 17, 2015, 22:01 PM IST

Vijender Singh meets Haryana CM, offers support to sports schemes

The 30-year-old former Olympic and World Championships bronze-medallist won both the bouts he fought after turning pro.

Nov 16, 2015, 12:59 PM IST

READ: How Oscar De La Hoya shredded 'boring' Floyd Mayweather

It's not uncommon for boxers to take the help of printed words to destroy their opponents. Boxing has always been one sport which requires a bit more of pomp and verbosity. And a little hyperbole never hurts.

Nov 13, 2015, 21:44 PM IST

I am improving rapidly: Vijender Singh

"Wow! that was quick, man!" said the 30-year-old, who had defeated Sonny Whiting via a Technical Knockout last month in his debut bout.

Nov 08, 2015, 15:06 PM IST