Boxing News
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- Feb 25, 2021
- Press Trust of India
Naveen Boora assured himself of at least a Bronze by advancing to the semifinals, while Manjeet Singh entered the quarters on a successful day for Indian boxers at the 72nd Strandja Memorial Tournament.
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- Feb 23, 2021
- Press Trust of India
Strandja Memorial Boxing Tournament: Deepak Kumar defeated Olzhas Bainiyazov to enter the quarterfinals. Meanwhile, Shashi Chopra was defeated in his event.
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- Feb 22, 2021
- Press Trust of India
Fear of COVID-19 has made way for a fierce desire to compete in Mary Kom's mind as she gears up for her first tournament in a year.
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- Feb 21, 2021
- Press Trust of India
The International Boxing Association (AIBA) said that the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) decision to instead allocate Olympic quotas based on rankings would deprive several young boxers a chance to gun for a spot in Tokyo.
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- Feb 16, 2021
- Press Trust of India
With the IOC deciding to scrap the Olympic world qualifiers for boxing because of the "challenges" posed by COVID-19 restrictions, India is unlikely to add to the nine who have made the cut for the Tokyo Games.
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- Feb 12, 2021
- Press Trust of India
Mary Kom will be seen in action for the first time since qualifying for the Olympic Games last year in March when the veteran, along with eight other Tokyo-bound boxers, compete in next month's Boxam International Tournament in Castellon, Spain.
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- Feb 07, 2021
- Agence France-Presse
Leon Spinks finished his boxing career 26-17 with three draws and 14 knockouts, but struggled to try and recapture the fame that came early in his career in one of the most shocking upsets in boxing history.
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- Feb 03, 2021
- Press Trust of India
The postponed Asian Boxing Championship, which India is scheduled to host, will be organised in either April or May this year, Boxing Federation of India President Ajay Singh revealed on Wednesday.
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- Jan 13, 2021
- Press Trust of India
Strandja Memorial is one of the oldest boxing competitions in the European circuit and is widely considered a season-opener.
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- Jan 04, 2021
- Agence France-Presse
Tyson Fury said on Monday he can knock out fellow British world heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua inside two rounds due to his recent form.
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- Dec 24, 2020
- Press Trust of India
The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) on Thursday gave a three-month extension to its office-bearers and resolved to conduct elections by February after the process had to be put on hold this year due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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- Dec 21, 2020
- Asian News International
Vikas Krishan said with Tokyo Olympics fast approaching, it is very important for him to train with his coach, who is stuck in the United States due to new visa protocols.
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- Dec 20, 2020
- Asian News International
After India boxers won nine medals at the Cologne World Cup, Union Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju said that the country has made "tremendous progress" in the sport.
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- Dec 20, 2020
- Agence France-Presse
Three-division champion Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez claimed the vacant WBC title and Callum Smith's WBA version of the 168-pound belt, overcoming a stark height difference.
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- Dec 20, 2020
- Asian News International
Indian boxers bagged nine medals including three golds, two silver and four bronze at the Cologne Boxing World Cup in Germany.
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- Dec 19, 2020
- Press Trust of India
Amit Panghal won the Boxing World Cup gold medal on Saturday.