Boxing

Delhi-based Omaxe Ltd announced Monday that the realty firm's wholly owned subsidiary and SPV - Worldstreet Sports Center - will be developing India's first integrated multi sports facility consisting of an international cricket and football stadium, an indoor stadium along with a retail and hospitality hub spread across an area of 50.40 acres in Delhi's Dwarka area for around Rs 1,500 crore ($180 million). 

The cost of construction will be funded through internal accruals and the company is expecting a revenue of around Rs 2,500 crore through the sale of retail units. 

Jul 26, 2022 17:07
MUMBAI: D2C sleep solutions brand SleepyCat has launched a new campaign for its flagship Ultima Mattress, with sports personalities like Nikhat Zareen and Srikanth Kidambi.  Through a series of videos, the campaign highlights the comfort and support functionality of the mattress.
Jul 25, 2022 16:07
SPORTING LEGEND THE LATE Muhammad Ali's championship belt from his 1974 "Rumble in the Jungle" heavyweight boxing title fight against then champion and undefeated George Foreman, was sold at an auction in the US on Sunday night for a whopping $6.18 million. Jim Irsay, owner of NFL team Indianapolis Colts, bid the highest amount for the iconic WBC belt, which was auctioned off by Heritage Auctions in Dallas. 
Jul 18, 2022 16:07
NEW DELHI: IOS Sports and Entertainment have announced the on-boarding of wrestler siblings Geeta and Babita Phogat to their ever-growing sports family. Hailing from a family of wrestlers, the Phogat sisters, Babita and Geeta have represented India on the world stage.
Jun 27, 2022 18:06
LAUSANNE: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Friday decided to conduct the boxing programme and the qualifying events for Paris 2024 Olympic Games on its own, declaring that the International Boxing Association (IBA) was not in a position to conduct the event as IOC's concerns regarding governance and transparency have  not been adequately addressed. 
Jun 27, 2022 04:06
June 22:  Professional boxing will make its way to Raipur for the first time with an event named ‘Rumble In The Jungle’, with the support of the government of Chhattisgarh.  The event is slated to be held in August and will feature international professional boxer and Olympic medallist Vijender Singh. 
Apr 29, 2022 18:04
MUMBAI: Dream Sports Foundation (DSF), the philanthropic arm of Dream Sports, Friday announced the launch of the “DreamJab” programme in collaboration with the Mary Kom Regional Boxing Foundation (MKRBF). 
Apr 25, 2022 07:04
BENGALURU: Performances depicting Karnataka’s cultural heritage and a sound and light show added sparkle to the opening ceremony of the 2nd Khelo India University Games 2021 here at the Sree Kanteerava Indoor Stadium on Sunday.
Apr 22, 2022 12:04
BENGALURU: The stage is set for the second edition of the Khelo India University Games 2021 to kick off on Saturday in the Karnataka capital. KIUG 2021, delayed by a year due to the pandemic, will see over 4,000 athletes from over 200 universities compete for the top prize in 20 disciplines.
Apr 13, 2022 09:04
LONDON: The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) has confirmed that the 2026 Commonwealth Games will be hosted by the state of Victoria in Australia.  In a big jolt to India, wrestling, shooting and archery have been dropped from the initial sports programme list, though Twenty20 cricket is on it.
Apr 11, 2022 21:04
MELBOURNE: DiBella Entertainment has appointed IMG to sell media rights globally for the lightweight boxing world title fight between “Ferocious” George Kambosos Jr. and Devin “The Dream” Haney.