Former world champion boxer Carlos Baldomir held for alleged sexual abuse
Baldomir won the welterweight title in 2006 and retired from the ring in 2014.
Nov 19, 2016, 22:30 PM IST
Vijender Singh to defend WBO title on December 17; Akhil, Jitender Kumar make their pro-boxing debut
Vijender's UK-based promoters Queensberry Promotions' Francis Warren said the India boxer's career has been peaking perfectly.
Nov 08, 2016, 17:43 PM IST
Akhil, Jitender Kumar seek Haryana Police nod for comeback to ring
Both Akhil and Jitender are expected to make their professional debuts next month.
Nov 08, 2016, 15:37 PM IST
Manny Pacquiao beats Jesse Vargas, reclaims WBO welterweight title for third time
Pacquiao, who announced his retirement seven months ago, knocked Vargas down in the second round en route to a decisive victory at the Thomas & Mack Center arena.
Nov 06, 2016, 10:59 AM IST
Akhil, Jitender Kumar target pro circuit through Vijender Singh's IOS
Vijender, unbeaten in the circuit with 7 wins, is currently based in Manchester but made a smash-hit homecoming in July by winning the WBO title.
Oct 25, 2016, 16:29 PM IST
CBI finally registers case in wrestler Narsingh Yadav's doping scandal
The wrestler was tested positive for banned substance for about 20 days ahead of the start of the Olympic Games.
Oct 18, 2016, 19:30 PM 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
36 Olympic referees, judges barred from future events by AIBA
The tournament in August was embroiled in controversy surrounding the new `10-point must` scoring system, with allegations by some beaten boxers that they were robbed of victory.
Oct 06, 2016, 17:37 PM IST
SHOCKING: In open letter to sons, Mary Kom reveals she was molested at the age of 17
Penning down the letter for her three sons, the 2003 Asian Games gold medallist told them to take a stand whenever they see a girl being teased.
Oct 06, 2016, 13:54 PM IST
Hope someone kills me before I kill myself, says world heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury
Fury's latest remarks came after the 28-year-old made an abrupt U-turn on his retirement decision on Monday, tweeting: "I'm here to stay."
Oct 05, 2016, 19:40 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
Scottish boxer Mike Towell dies owing to injuries to brain in bout
Towell was knocked down in the first round of the fight, before recovering to continue the match.
Oct 01, 2016, 18:16 PM IST
Three boxers reprimanded by IOC for betting on Rio Olympics bouts
The three athletes are required to demonstrate that they have successfully followed the educational programme of IOC.
Sep 29, 2016, 15:47 PM IST
IOA chief overruled secretary on observer for boxing elections
Ramachandran sent a mail to Mehta on September 24 saying there was no need to send an observer.
Sep 27, 2016, 17:56 PM IST
Railways and Services Sports Control Board fume at being left out of boxing polls
Neither Railways Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) nor the Services Sports Control Board (SSCB) will be a part of the election process to constitute the Boxing Federation of India.
Sep 24, 2016, 18:14 PM IST
Uri attack: If Pakistanis have chosen war, let's go for it, says Vijender Singh
The Army camp is located barely few metres away from its Brigade Headquarters in Uri town.
Sep 18, 2016, 12:22 PM IST
Call for boxing elections on September 25 in Mumbai
The sport is currently being administered by an ad-hoc committee of the International Boxing Association (AIBA).
Sep 05, 2016, 22:49 PM IST
No pulling punches: After poor run at Rio Olympics, Vijender Singh, Mary Kom demand complete revamp
They are appalled, they are angry and they want accountability to be fixed.
Aug 31, 2016, 15:39 PM IST
India at Rio Olympics: I'm sorry but I couldn't have done better, says Vikas Krishan Yadav
"I always hoped to earn India a medal on the Independence Day but I failed. I'm sorry," he said.
Aug 16, 2016, 05:56 AM IST
Vikas Krishan ousted, Indian boxers sign off without medal at Rio Olympics
In the end it was a stroll for the 20-year-old Melikuziev, who was hitting at will against a near stationary Vikas.
Aug 16, 2016, 04:25 AM IST