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Manny Pacquiao heading to Doha for World Championships

Manny Pacquiao is to attend the World Boxing Championships in Doha later this week, following a personal invitation from the head of the tournament's governing body, it was announced today.

Oct 06, 2015, 23:35 PM IST

Vikas Krishan, Shiva Thapa advance to pre-quarters at World Championships

Asian silver-medallist Vikas Krishan (75kg) and Shiva Thapa (56kg) notched up comprehensive victories to enter the pre-quarters at the World Championships.

Oct 06, 2015, 21:03 PM IST

Can't wait to start new life with pro debut, says Vijender Singh

Vijender Singh will make his pro debut on October 10 against Englishman Sonny Whiting.

Oct 06, 2015, 16:05 PM IST

Boxing legend Naseem Hamed feels Vijender ​Singh can be next big Asian star

Former featherweight legend Naseem Hamed feels that India's Vijender Singh can become the next big Asian superstar.

Oct 05, 2015, 23:13 PM IST

Gritty Indian boxers eye medals, Olympic quotas at World meet

Their oft-seen ability to triumph over adversity will be put through its toughest test this year when Indian boxers aim for the twin rewards of medals and Olympic quota places in the World Championships starting here tomorrow.

Oct 05, 2015, 17:28 PM IST

Vijender Singh wishes best of luck to Indians at World Championships

He might have bid adieu to the amateur format but star boxer Vijender Singh will be keeping track of the Indian team at the upcoming World Championships in Doha and is confident that the six pugilists in fray would do the country proud.

Oct 04, 2015, 14:35 PM IST

Asian Games medallist boxer in dope net, seeks B sample test

Former Asian Games silver medal winning boxer Manpreet Singh (91kg) has failed a NADA dope test but remained free to compete after seeking a B sample analysis.

Oct 03, 2015, 10:28 AM IST

Muhammad Ali honoured in his Kentucky hometown

Muhammad Ali won another round of love and appreciation for his achievements as a fighter in and out of the ring.

Oct 02, 2015, 12:26 PM IST

Ace Indian boxer Mary Kom to retire after Rio Olympics: Report

Ace Indian boxer Mary Kom has finally decided to hang up her boots post the Rio Olympics 2016.

Sep 30, 2015, 13:45 PM IST

Don't compare me with Pinky Jangra: Mary Kom

Ace Indian pugilist Mary Kom urged everyone to stop comparing her with the Haryana boxer Pinky Jangra.

Sep 30, 2015, 11:26 AM IST

Vijender Singh promises fitting reply to Sonny Whiting's threats

Laughing off his rival's warnings of a brutal welcome to the professional circuit, star Indian boxer Vijender Singh said he would give a fitting reply to Sonny Whiting not with words but with his punches in the ring.

Sep 29, 2015, 17:16 PM IST

Sonny Whiting awaits Vijender Singh in pro debut bout

Star Indian boxer Vijender Singh will square off against rising British pugilist Sonny Whiting in his eagerly-anticipated professional debut scheduled here on October 10.

Sep 29, 2015, 13:20 PM IST

WBC champ Wilder takes on Duhaupus with Klitschko on horizon

Deontay Wilder defends his slice of the heavyweight world title against Johann Duhaupus on Saturday looking for another convincing win to keep him headed toward a unification bout with Wladimir Kli

Sep 25, 2015, 08:53 AM IST

Renamed Mary Kom-SAI Boxing Academy to induct boxers on September 23

The Mary Kom Boxing Academy has been renamed as Mary Kom-SAI Boxing Academy and it will be inducting boxers under Sports Authority of India extension scheme on September 23 at the National Games Village Langol in Manipur.

Sep 17, 2015, 21:10 PM IST

Australian fighter's death prompts calls for ban

Australia`s peak medical authority has called for a ban on boxing after a local fighter died in hospital on Tuesday, four days after being knocked out in a regional title bout.

Sep 15, 2015, 11:45 AM 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

Beaten Berto defends Mayweather retirement

Floyd Mayweather has earned the right to retire and deserves more respect, his vanquished opponent said Saturday, hitting out at those who questioned the unbeaten champion.

Sep 13, 2015, 14:44 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

Floyd Mayweather farewell fizzles at box office

Hundreds of tickets were still available Friday less than 24 hours before Floyd Mayweather`s welterweight world title defense, an embarrassing blow to the champion for what he says will be his last

Sep 12, 2015, 14:03 PM IST

Truth out about Floyd Mayweather, says Manny Pacquiao

Philippine boxer Manny Pacquiao declared he was vindicated over previous drugs allegations from Floyd Mayweather after his American rival was accused of violating anti-doping rules before their mega-fight.

Sep 11, 2015, 11:44 AM IST