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.

Dec 08, 2023 18:12
NEW YORK: Prime Video and Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) Thursday announced a multiyear rights agreement. 
Nov 24, 2023 17:11
NEW DELHI: Six time Asian Championships medalist Shiva Thapa (63.5kg) and 2019 World Championships silver medalist Amit Panghal (51kg) will be among the top boxers fighting it out at the 7th Elite Men’s National Boxing Championships scheduled to be held in Shillong, Meghalaya from Saturday, November 25 through to December 1.
Oct 13, 2023 17:10
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Sep 05, 2023 18:09
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Aug 23, 2023 18:08
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Jul 26, 2023 18:07
LAUSANNE: The International Boxing Association (IBA), recently de-recognised by the International Olympic Committee, has announced the launch of two flagship events, a team competition, the Global Boxing Cup, and a club tournament, the IBA Champions League. 
Jun 22, 2023 19:06
UPON THE RECOMMENDATION of the Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), the IOC Session, which met remotely on 22 June 2023, has decided to withdraw recognition of the International Boxing Association (IBA), in accordance with Rule 3.7 of the Olympic Charter (OC).
Jun 09, 2023 19:06
LAUSANNE: The International Boxing Association has reacted strongly to the recommendation made by the Executive Board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to withdraw recognition to the IBA over its "failure to resolve governance issues", calling it as “truly abhorrent” and “purely political” .
Jun 07, 2023 20:06
LAUSANNE: In a politically charged move that was pre-ordained, the necessary optics of due process notwithstanding, the executive board (EB) of the International Olympic Committee (IOC) Wednesday recommended to the IOC Session to withdraw recognition of the International Boxing Association (IBA), in accordance with Rule 3.7 of the Olympic Charter (OC).