Boxing

Pro boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr has said he is eager to participate in an exhibition fight in India this year and the possibility of an opponent from the host nation cannot be ruled out.

The 47-year-old former boxing champion boasts of a perfect 50-0 record in the professional circuit, which includes 27 knockouts.

“It’s possible. I look forward to having an exhibition over here in 2024. We are looking for a solid name as a solid opponent,” Mayweather told PTI over the phone from Mumbai.

Mar 13, 2023 14:03
NEW DELHI: The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) on Friday unveiled the mascot ‘Veera’ for the upcoming IBA Women’s World Championships 2023, scheduled from March 15 to 26 at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in New Delhi. The mascot cheetah, which is named Veera, is synonymous with strength, valour, bravery and courage. 
Feb 27, 2023 16:02
NEW DELHI: Tokyo Olympics bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain and reigning world champion Nikhat Zareen will lead the charge as the 12-person Indian contingent fielded by the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) looks to create new records at the IBA Women’s World Boxing Championships 2023. 
Feb 22, 2023 18:02
NEW DELHI: Top female boxers, including 2016 Rio Olympics Gold medalist Estelle Mossely and 2020 Tokyo Olympics Silver medalist Nesthy Petecio, are among the 7 Olympic medalists so far registered to participate in the upcoming Women’s World Boxing Championships, which will be held from March 15 to 26 at the Indira Gandhi Sports Complex in the capital.
Feb 21, 2023 18:02
The fate of boxing at the Paris 2024 Olympics, already under threat due to various actions taken by the International Boxing Association (IBA) under its Russian president Umar Kremlev, which have been deemed unacceptable by the International Olympic Committee (IOC), has been thrown into further turmoil. 
Feb 08, 2023 19:02
NEW DELHI: Leading Maharatna company Rural Electrification Corporation (REC) will be supporting the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) for the development of Indian boxing for the next three years. The company will be spending Rs 30 crore, as part of its CSR initiative, over the next three years with an aim to develop the sport in India.
Feb 07, 2023 20:02
The nominees for the fourth edition of BBC Indian Sportswoman of the Year have been announced. The five contenders are weightlifter Mirabai Chanu, wrestlers Sakshee Malikkh and Vinesh Phogat, badminton player PV Sindhu and boxer Nikhat Zareen. The award honours the contributions of Indian sportswomen in 2022 and celebrates the achievements of all women involved in sport in the country.
Feb 03, 2023 20:02
NEW DELHI: India continues to take rapid strides in the boxing world as it jumped to third spot in the International Boxing Association’s (IBA) latest world ranking.
Jan 10, 2023 19:01
NEW DELHI: IOS Sports and Entertainment have announced the onboarding of upcoming boxers, Sakshi Chaudhary and Poonam Poonia.
Dec 21, 2022 20:12
The IBA Women’s World Championships are set to take place in New Delhi from 15-31 March 2023.
Dec 07, 2022 21:12
LAUSANNE : The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has decided not to lift the suspension of the International Boxing Association's (IBA) recognition and involve it in conducting boxing competitions at the Paris Olympics in 2024.