Boxing News

Olympic medallist and six-time world champion Mary Kom has urged Indian boxers to stay focused and avoid overconfidence as they prepare for upcoming continental competitions.

As India eyes hosting major global events such as the 2030 Commonwealth Games and possibly the 2036 Olympics, Mary Kom stressed the importance of sport in building international recognition.

India concluded its campaign at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok with a haul of five medals-one gold, three silver and one bronze-underlining the steady rise of the country's youth boxing programme on the international stage.

The Indian Youth boxing team confirmed five medals at the World Boxing Futures Cup 2026 in Bangkok after a series of impressive quarterfinals wins on Friday.

The Indian youth boxing team departed on Friday for the World Boxing Futures Cup, scheduled to be held in Bangkok, Thailand from March 8 to 15.

Olympic medallist Lovlina Borgohain and two-time world champion Nikhat Zareen will spearhead the 20-member Indian contingent at the Asian Boxing Championships in Mongolia from March 28-April 11.

World Championship silver medallist Anish Bhanwala clinched bronze in the men's 25m rapid-fire pistol competition, even as Kazakhstan dominated day eight of the Asian Shooting Championship with four gold medals here on Wednesday.

India wrapped up a highly successful BOXAM Elite International 2026 with a dominant showing on the final day.

Olympic bronze medallist boxer Lovlina Borgohain and World Cup gold winner Sachin Siwach notched up contrasting wins to storm into the finals along with 10 other Indians at the BOXAM Elite International.

Former world champion Nitu Ghanghas, Asian Games bronze medallist Preeti Pawar and Jadumani Singh punched their way into the semifinals.

Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif revealed in an interview that she had undergone hormone treatments to lower her testosterone levels ahead of the 2024 Games, but reaffirmed that she is not "transgender".

Mary Kom shared an apology video on Instagram after her "didn't earn a single rupee" dig at ex-husband K Onler Kom triggered a social media firestorm.

Indian boxing icon Vijender Singh has been appointed as a member of the Asian Boxing Council, marking another significant milestone in his journey from an elite athlete to global sports administrator.

Mary Kom questioned the 'sacrifice' made by her ex-husband Onler during their marriage, saying he didn't earn "a single rupee" when they got married.

World Championship medallist boxer Gaurav Bidhuri has called for restraint and due process amid the public fallout between boxing legend Mary Kom and her ex-husband

Mary Kom's ex-husband, Karung Onkholer, also known as Onler, has strongly denied the Olympic bronze medallist's allegations that she was cheated out of crores of rupees and lost land bought with her own money

Mary Kom and fellow Manipuri Onler were married for over two decades, and their divorce in 2025 shocked close family and acquaintances.

Mohammed Hussamuddin won a gold medal in the 60kg category, while established stars Nikhat Zareen and Lovlina Borgohain also claimed titles at the National Boxing Championships.