Boxing
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Rio 2016: Shuttlers K Srikanth, P V Sindhu step closer to medals; boxers disappoint
Other Sports | Aug 16, 2016, 07:01 AM ISTLifting the sagging spirits of India on the 10th day of the Rio Olympics, shuttlers K Srikanth and P V Sindhu registered facile wins in their respective matches, advancing a step closer towards medals. However,
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Vijender Singh knocks down Hope to clinch WBO Asia Pacific title
Other Sports | Jul 17, 2016, 12:03 AM ISTNew Delhi: Marking a historic moment in Indian boxing, star boxer Vijender Singh today added yet another high in his ever-soaring professional career as he defeated former WBC European champion Kerry Hope in a hard-fought
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Boxer Sahota to face Lohan in Vijender undercard fight
Other Sports | Jun 29, 2016, 02:39 PM ISTIndian-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 | Jun 23, 2016, 08:05 PM ISTBaku (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 | Jun 18, 2016, 07:32 PM ISTNew 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 | Jun 06, 2016, 06:41 PM ISTNew 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 | Jun 04, 2016, 06:51 PM ISTNew 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 | Jun 04, 2016, 12:58 PM ISTMuhammad 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 | Apr 26, 2016, 06:24 PM ISTIndian 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 | Mar 29, 2016, 10:13 PM ISTShillong: 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 | Feb 20, 2016, 06:08 PM ISTManila: 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 | Feb 16, 2016, 10:08 PM ISTShillong: 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 | Dec 18, 2015, 10:08 PM ISTManchester: 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 | Nov 14, 2015, 05:36 PM ISTNew 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 | Nov 08, 2015, 03:29 PM ISTDublin: 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 | Nov 06, 2015, 11:15 AM ISTDublin: 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 | Nov 05, 2015, 10:57 AM ISTNew 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 | Nov 03, 2015, 03:05 PM ISTNew 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 | Oct 20, 2015, 01:28 PM ISTLondon: 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 | Sep 04, 2015, 02:30 PM ISTNew 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