Boxing
13 Jun
Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) is in talks with multiple boxing stakeholders over a £4 billion deal to create a new league, potentially reshaping the competitive landscape of the sport, reports Reuters.
18 May
Oleksandr Usyk beat Tyson Fury by split decision to win the world's first undisputed heavyweight championship in 25 years on Sunday, an unprecedented feat in boxing's four-belt era. The judges scored the fight 115-112 for Usyk, 114-113 for Fury, leaving the final card to decide, which read 114-113 for Usyk. It meant Fury, 35, lost…
17 May
Tyson Fury shoved and swore at Oleksandr Usyk at the weigh-in on Friday as the build-up to their historic undisputed heavyweight clash exploded into life. A shirtless Fury eyeballed the Ukrainian and then pushed him angrily, sparking a brief melee on stage, before hurling a series of F-bombs at his opponent. "We're ready to rock…
27 Apr
In a significant move to promote sports and youth empowerment across Nigeria, the Boxing and MMA Hall of Fame has partnered with Abuja Continental Hotel to host the forthcoming National Boxing and MMA Amateur Championship.
19 Mar
Sports are a prevalent concept throughout Europe. People enjoy sports as much as they need breathing and feeding. If you walk down every street or road in Europe, you will find someone cycling, kicking a ball, hitting a tennis ball, or jugging.
19 Feb
A "saddened and disappointed" Manny Pacquiao conceded Monday his Olympic boxing dream was over after the ring great was denied a berth at this year's Paris games.
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