Tag: Boxing

Himachal girl shortlisted for selection to represent India in the Asian Games

Himachali girl, Vinaksi Dhota has figured amongst 50 boxers to be selected to represent the country in ‘Boxing’ in the Asian Games scheduled to be held in August at Indonesia. The eighteen-year-old, Vinakshi from the tribal belt of Kinnaur from Sangla village is presently at Rohtak in Haryana as part of the National camp undergoing …

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June 27, 2018

‘Underdog’ Pacquiao announces Mattysse fight in June

The Filipino southpaw, who has enjoyed a glittering, 23-year pro career, retired briefly in 2016 but made a comeback to retake his WBO title from Jessie Vargas just months later.

March 9, 2018

Indians dominate the ring, 18 home pugilists India Open boxing finals

Spearheaded  by veteran Mary Kom ,Indian boxers ruled the ring, with eighteen of them — 10 men and 8 women — storming into the finals of the SpiceJet India Open International Boxing Tournament at the Thyagraj Indoor stadium  New Delhi on Wednesday. Running a distant second was classy Uzbekistan, who saw all their seven boxers sailing …

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January 31, 2018

Shiva Thapa leads local charge at India Open boxing

Indias World No. 3 Shiva Thapa, Manish Kaushik, and Sarjubala led the country's charge into the next round of the India Open International Boxing tournament at the Thyagraj Indoor Stadium on Monday.

January 30, 2018

Inaugural $100,000 Indian Open of Boxing from January 28

"All the leading boxing nations like Cuba, Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Russia have confirmed their participation “ he added

January 11, 2018

Inaugural $100,000 Indian Open of Boxing from 28 January

Leading pugilists from 25 countries will be seen in action in the inaugural Indian Open of Boxing to be held at the Thyagraj Stadium New Delhi, from 28 January to 1 February, Boxing Federation of India (BFI) announced on Wednesday. Talking to media persons at the launch of the Indian Open of Boxing along with …

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January 11, 2018

Sushil, supporters booked by Delhi Police

Supporters of Sushil and Rana had clashed at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium here on Friday during trials to select the Indian wrestling squad for the 2018 Commonwealth Games.

December 30, 2017

Ready to fight for Commonwealth, World title: Vijender Singh

The 32-year-old Vijender last night floored West African Boxing Union Middleweight champion Ernest Amuzu with an unanimous verdict.

December 25, 2017

I’ll knock Ernest out in early rounds: Vijender

My coaches have worked out strategies against him in the ring. I am almost prepared for this fight, says Vijender.

December 17, 2017

India to host senior women’s, men’s boxing World Championships

India will host the Senior Women’s World Boxing Championships next year and the Senior Men’s World Championships in 2021, Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore announced here on Friday. “Our boxers need more international exposure and more international tournaments need to be held in India. From now on, we will try to hold at least one …

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December 8, 2017

I capture realism with its complexity: Anurag Kashyap

Anurag Kashyap, is looking forward to his new directorial venture "Mukkabaaz", which addresses multiple "complex" issues of society.

December 7, 2017

Mary Kom resigns as boxing’s national observer

Five-time world champion M C Mary Kom has resigned as the national observer for Indian boxing after Sports Minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore made it clear that active sportspersons will not be considered for the position. “I resigned as national observer 10 days ago after having a word with Mr Rathore. I had been requested to …

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December 1, 2017

IOA formally recognises Boxing Federation of India

The IOA's decision is expected to end the IABF's attempts at reviving itself.

November 29, 2017

Comeback queen

India’s sportswomen have never before scaled their present heights. On the cricket and hockey fields, the badminton courts and shooting ranges have they so excelled that names like Mithali Raj, PV Sindhu and Saina Nehwal ~ to name just a few ~ have become household terms. Perhaps only PT Usha of yesteryear had earned such …

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November 14, 2017

Boxing icon Mike Tyson barred from entering Chile

Tyson had travelled to Chile at the invitation of a TV channel and to take part in an advertising campaign.

November 10, 2017

Mary Kom enters quarters of Asian boxing championship

Mary Kom defeated local favourite Diem Thi Trinh Kieu in a split verdict in the opening round.

November 2, 2017

Boxing: Controversy as Anthony Joshua retains world heavyweight titles

Takam became Joshua's 20th consecutive knockout victim in the fourth defence of his IBF belt.

October 29, 2017