Sports / Boxing

Mendez keeps title in Tyson’s debut as promoter 25 Aug 2013 - 01:04 am

NEW YORK CITY: Argenis Mendez retained his International Boxing Federation junior lightweight world title yesterday with a majority draw against Arash Usmanee on...

Klitschko to run for president, says WBC 15 Aug 2013 - 12:18 am

KIEV: Ukrainian heavyweight boxer and opposition politician Vitaly Klitschko will run for president in the 2015 election, the World Boxing Council quoted him...

I still have two or three years left: Pacquiao 03 Aug 2013 - 04:37 am

Philippines’ Manny Pacquiao (right) poses for the media with US boxer Brandon Rios (left) during a promotional event in Singapore yesterday. Pacquiao is...

Pacquiao says he will consider running for presidency post 29 Jul 2013 - 12:51 am

MACAU, China: Philippine boxing great Manny Pacquiao is harbouring thoughts of running for president in his beloved homeland when he finally hangs up...

Pacquiao to have early morning fight in Macau 28 Jul 2013 - 01:28 am

MACAU: Philippine boxing legend Manny Pacquiao will strap on his gloves on a Sunday morning when he takes on Brandon Rios in Macau,...

Boxing: Mayweather, Alvarez begin hype for showdown 27 Jun 2013 - 02:51 am

WASHINGTON: Undefeated fighters Floyd Mayweather and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez, set for a September 14 showdown at Las Vegas, are hyping the world title...

Alexander stops Purdy; Matthysse crushes Peterson 19 May 2013 - 10:36 pm

ATLANTIC CITY, New Jersey: International Boxing Federation welterweight champion Devon Alexander posted a dominant seven-round technical knockout of over-matched Briton Lee Purdy yesterday....

Jones knocks out Lebedev to reclaim crown 19 May 2013 - 04:24 am

MOSCOW: Former champion Guillermo Jones of Panama stopped title holder Denis Lebedev with seconds remaining in the 11th round to reclaim his WBA...

Boxing: Pacquiao puts Macau on the fight map 14 May 2013 - 11:24 pm

HONG KONG: Years ago Macau snatched the title of the world’s biggest gambling hub from Las Vegas and now, it wants a slice...

Pacquiao to fight Rios in Macau in November 07 May 2013 - 11:26 pm

MANILA: Philippine boxing hero Manny Pacquiao will battle US fighter Brandon Rios in Macau in November, organisers said yesterday, in a match that...

Signed Muhammad Ali rarities to be auctioned 07 May 2013 - 01:21 am

LOS ANGELES: Memorabilia from boxing champion Muhammad Ali’s rise to sporting and cultural prominence, including a signed training robe and amateur boxing trophy,...

Dominant Klitschko sees off Pianeta, retains titles 06 May 2013 - 12:48 am

Heavyweight boxing world champion Vladimir Klitschko (left) of Ukraine lands a punch on his Italian-born challenger Francesco Pianeta at the SAP arena in...

Mayweather earns unanimous decision 06 May 2013 - 12:46 am

Undefeated WBC welterweight champion Floyd Mayweather Jr. of the US (centre) celebrates with members of his team after defeating Robert Guerrero, also of...

Mayweather, Guerrero make weight for title clash in the US 05 May 2013 - 04:46 am

LAS VEGAS, Nevada: Unbeaten Floyd Mayweather and Robert Guerrero made weight yesterday for their showdown for Mayweather’s World Boxing Council welterweight world title....

Cancer-survivor vows to dethrone Klitschko 01 May 2013 - 11:57 pm

MANNHEIM, Germany: Undefeated challenger and cancer survivor Francesco Pianeta has vowed to shock undisputed world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko when the pair meet...

Khan secures hard-fought win over Mexican Diaz 29 Apr 2013 - 12:33 am

SHEFFIELD, United Kingdom: Former world light-welterweight champion Amir Khan had to climb off the canvas to keep on course for a shot at...

Khan still thinking big 28 Apr 2013 - 12:56 am

LONDON: Amir Khan has not been dissuaded from thinking big by two defeats in his last three fights and claims victory this weekend...

Boxing: Khan defends link up with drugs cheat Conte 27 Apr 2013 - 12:15 am

LONDON: British boxer Amir Khan defended his link-up with American drugs cheat Victor Conte ahead of his fight with Mexico’s Julio Diaz today....