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  Boxer Sahota to face Lohan in Vijender undercard fight

  Other Sports | June 29, 2016 14:39 IST

  Indian-origin British boxer Sanjeev Singh Sahota will take on Vikas Lohan of India in one of the five undercard fights during the WBO Asia Pacific Middleweight Championship to be held at the Thyagaraj Sports Complex here on July 16.

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  Vikas Krishan, Manoj Kumar books Rio Olympic 2016 berths

  Other Sports | June 23, 2016 20:05 IST

  Baku (Azerbaijan): Asian Games champion Vikas Krishan (75kg) and Commonwealth Games gold-medallist Manoj Kumar (64kg) today booked Olympic berths after advancing to the semifinals of the International Boxing Association’s (AIBA) World Qualifying Tour

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  Uncertain future awaits women's boxing: Mary Kom

  Other Sports | June 18, 2016 19:32 IST

  New Delhi: With five World Championship titles under her belt, M.C. Mary Kom is one of the legends of women's boxing, but she is not sure that the next generation of Indian women boxers will

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  Boxer Vijender Singh to meet Aussie Kerry Hope in WBO Asia title decider

  Other Sports | June 06, 2016 18:41 IST

  New Delhi: Indian professional boxer Vijender Singh will face Australia's Kerry Hope for the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Asia Super Middleweight championship decider on July 16 here, it was announced on Monday. The 30-year-old Indian

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  Watch: When boxing legend Muhammad Ali was knocked down by a 3-year-old

  Other Sports | June 04, 2016 18:51 IST

  New Delhi: It was a match against 3-years-old and the legendary boxer Muhammad Ali was struggling in the ring. His youngest competitor rained blows after blows and knocked the champion down. It is one

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  Muhammad Ali, the greatest boxer of all time, passes away at 74

  Other Sports | June 04, 2016 12:58 IST

  Muhammad Ali, the magnificent heavyweight champion whose fast fists and irrepressible personality transcended sports and captivated the world, has died according to a statement released by his family. He was 74.

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  Vijender Singh accepts Amir Khan's challenge to fight in India

  Other Sports | April 26, 2016 18:24 IST

  Indian boxing star Vijender Singh is ready to trade blows with British professional Amir Khan and accepted his challenge to fight in India

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  Mary Com, Rose Millian Bathew conferred honorary Doctor of Letters degree

  Other Sports | March 29, 2016 22:13 IST

  Shillong: Olympian and five times boxing world champion MC Mary Kom and first woman chairperson of the Union Public Service Commission, Rose Millian Bathew, were today conferred honorary D.Litt by the North Eastern Hill University

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  Boxer Manny Pacquiao defends anti-gay comments

  Other Sports | February 20, 2016 18:08 IST

  Manila: Filipino boxing star Manny Pacquiao on Friday stood by his anti-gay stance which has kicked up a lot of controversy, asserting that his comments are endorsed by the Bible.The former world champion had said

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  India make clean sweep in South Asian Games boxing

  Other Sports | February 16, 2016 22:08 IST

  Shillong: India's women pugilists - M.C.Mary Kom, Laishram Sarita Devi and Pooja Rani -- clinched three golds at the 12th South Asian Games (SAG) here on Monday.With this, the Indian boxers finished with a maximum

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  Vijender Singh eyes another knockout show against Hyuseinov

  Other Sports | December 18, 2015 22:08 IST

  Manchester:  Vijender Singh would be eyeing a third successive knockout victory but the task seems easier said than done against an experienced and aggressive Samet Hyuseinov when the two square off in the star Indian

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  Vijender targets Asian title bout in 6 months time

  Other Sports | November 14, 2015 17:36 IST

  New Delhi: After a rollicking start to his professional career, star Indian boxer Vijender Singh is now eyeing an Asian title bout in the next six months besides a contest on home turf here between

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  I am improving rapidly, says Vijender after knockout win

  Other Sports | November 08, 2015 15:29 IST

  Dublin: With a second straight knockout victory under his belt, star Indian boxer Vijender Singh today said he is improving rapidly in the professional arena even though he still has a long way to go

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  Vijender hoping to thrill Irish fans in second pro bout

  Other Sports | November 06, 2015 11:15 IST

  Dublin: Indian boxing star Vijender Singh is hoping to thrill his Irish fans with a good performance when he takes on Dean Gillen in his second professional bout at the National Stadium here on November

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  Vijender flattered beyond words by Amir Khan's praise

  Other Sports | November 05, 2015 10:57 IST

  New Delhi: Flattered by British star Amir Khan s effusive praise, Indian boxer Vijender Singh said he will not hesitate to seek the former world champion's advice as and when required in his quest for

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  India can produce a Muhammad Ali, says boxing star Amir Khan

  Other Sports | November 03, 2015 15:05 IST

  New Delhi: Set to roll out professional academies in India starting April next year, British boxing star Amir Khan today said given the abundant talent, he would be very surprised if the country does not

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  Boxer Vijender to face unbeaten Gillen in next bout

  Other Sports | October 20, 2015 13:28 IST

  London: Following a successful start to his professional career, star Indian boxer Vijender Singh will next face Nottingham's unbeaten Dean Gillen in his London debut on October 30 at the Harrow Leisure Centre here.The middleweight

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  National level boxing champion sells kites for survival

  Other Sports | September 04, 2015 14:30 IST

  New Delhi: In India, sports like cricket and tennis have managed to get a good recognition, all thanks to the glamour and revenue generation. All players are all in good condition because they are credited

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  Boxing helps Amanda Seyfried to stay fit

  Hollywood | August 08, 2015 16:16 IST

  Los Angeles: Actress Amanda Seyfried says boxing and running help her stay "strong" and slim."When I'm not working too hard, I try to see a trainer twice a week. I do weight training, a bit

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  High Court issues fresh notice to boxer Vijender Singh for turning Pro

  Other Sports | July 24, 2015 18:00 IST

  Chandigarh:  The Punjab and Haryana High Court today issued a fresh notice to boxer Vijender Singh on his joining professional boxing league.The notice, returnable on August 20, was issued by the bench comprising Justice S