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Boxing legend George Foreman no more at 76
Foreman was an Olympic gold medallist and a two-time world champion. He fought 81 times as a professional, winning 76 fights, 68 of those by knockout
23 March,2025 05:55 AM IST | Los Angeles | AFP
Secy Kalita dissuading Assam boxers: BFI chief
Singh said, “Officers have received a call that she [Lovlina] has been asked by Kalita not to participate.” However, Kalita said the charges were baseless and the dispute was over the dates of the tournament
20 March,2025 08:12 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Boxer Vijender calls for ‘fresh, fair’ elections
We need to conduct fresh and fair elections ASAP to build a strong federation.
27 February,2025 06:33 AM IST | New Delhi | PTI
Irish boxer Cooney dies of head injuries in bout
The fight was stopped in the ninth round and Cooney was taken to hospital. It was his first defence of the Celtic super-featherweight title.
10 February,2025 07:53 AM IST | London | AFP
Selfie-seeking fan crashes car in hopes of snapping a photo with Sam Konstas
Konstas’ audacity to take on India’s formidable quicks, including the likes of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Siraj, was a thrilling spectacle for spectators
16 January,2025 01:23 PM IST | Sydney | mid-day online correspondent
British heavyweight Tyson Fury announces retirement from boxing again
"It's been a blast, I've loved every single minute of it and I'm going to end with this: Dick Turpin wore a mask. God bless everybody, see you on the other side"
14 January,2025 12:14 PM IST | London | AP
Lakshya leads Services’ Charge on Day 3 of 8th Elite Men’s National Boxing event
Organised by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) in association with the Uttar Pradesh Boxing Association, the championship is being held at Invertis University in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, from January 7-13, 2025
10 January,2025 02:55 PM IST | Bareilly | mid-day online correspondent
Thapa-Siwach set the ring on fire on Day 2 of National Boxing Championship
Nearly 300 boxers, representing state units across India, are competing for supremacy in various weight categories
09 January,2025 06:09 PM IST | Bareilly | mid-day online correspondent
Strandja medallist Govind Sahani kicks off 8th elite men's national boxing event
Organised by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI), in association with the Uttar Pradesh Boxing Association, the week-long tournament is being held at Invertis University in Bareilly, Uttar Pradesh, from January 7-13, 2025
08 January,2025 05:58 PM IST | Bareilly | mid-day online correspondent
I want to be wiser leading into LA Olympics, says Lovlina Borgohain
Nayanmoni is a multiple gold medallist at the Commonwealth Games and the Arjuna Awardee is a popular face in Assam
06 January,2025 01:46 PM IST | Guwahati | IANS