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Indian professional boxer Faizan Anwar will take on Ghana’s Kpakpo Allotey in the WBA Asia Middle East’s super lightweight title fight in the Super Fighter Series at the Sunburn Union here on Sunday. The fight night will feature 10 action-packed bouts, including four international match-ups and two WBA Asia Middle East title clashes. Ukraine’s Danylo…
Boxing great Manny Pacquiao is coming out of retirement to fight Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight crown in July. Pacquiao’s team made the announcement on Thursday, just hours after he conceded defeat in a bid for another seat in the Philippines Senate. “His comeback aligns with his scheduled induction into the International Boxing Hall…
Iconic Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao will end his four-year retirement at age 46 to fight Mario Barrios for his WBC welterweight title, ESPN reported on Thursday. Unidentified sources told the US-based sports network the fight would be contested in Las Vegas on July 19. Pacquiao, who won 12 world titles in eight different weight…
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua said he will have elbow surgery this month that will sideline him for six to eight weeks as he eyes a comeback after a knockout loss to Daniel Dubois in September. ALSO READ | Alvarez beats Scull to reclaim undisputed super middleweight championship “I’m trying to get my body right,”…
BOXING India clinches 15 gold medals at Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships, finishes third India concluded its campaign at the inaugural Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships under the newly formed Asian Boxing body with a total of 15 gold, 6 silver, and 22 bronze medals, finishing third in the overall medal standings in…
BOXING India tops Asian U-15 Boxing Championships Putting up a dominant show, India topped the U-15 category by claiming a rich haul of 25 medals, including 10 gold, by women pugilists at the U-15 and U-17 Asian Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan. The women boxers secured 10 golds and four bronze medals across the 15…
New Zealander Joseph Parker will fight the undisputed heavyweight world champion winner of the fight between Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois in London in July, promoter Frank Warren said on Tuesday. Unbeaten Ukrainian Usyk — the WBA, WBC and WBO champion — and Britain’s IBF champion Dubois are fighting a four-belt showdown at London’s Wembley…
BOXING Seven Indians reach U-17 finals at Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships Six women were among the seven Indian boxers who booked their place in the U-17 finals as India continued its strong showing at the Asian U-15 & U-17 Boxing Championships in Amman, Jordan. India now has 21 boxers, across the U-15 and…
Chris Eubank Jr is doing well and resting in hospital after his unanimous decision victory over Conor Benn at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Saturday, promoter Ben Shalom said. Eubank Jr was taken to hospital for precautionary checks after beating fellow Briton Benn in their thrilling middleweight grudge match. “I’m pleased to confirm that Chris is…
Oleksandr Usyk and Daniel Dubois have confirmed they’ll fight again for the undisputed heavyweight championship in July. Both fighters posted details on the bout on Instagram on Sunday, confirming an earlier report that the fight will take place on July 19 at London’s Wembley Stadium. “This is the fight I wanted and demanded and now…
