In the Nigerian city of Lagos, neighbourhood boxing clubs offer young fighters the chance to lace up their gloves on the streets

Lagos street boxing clubs give young fighters a shot at discipline and opportunity

American boxer Hannah Rapp, 26, died after being struck by a car while cycling in Texas. Police arrested a 31-year-old driver and charged him with manslaughter in connection with the crash.

American boxer Hannah Rapp dies after tragic cycling crash, car driver arrested

The court announced the verdict on Monday (Apr 14) after finding Crawford guilty of careless driving on September 28 last year an fined $75 plus $49 in court costs. During the incident, the police officers ordered Crawford and the rest of the passengers in the car to step out on a gunpoint.

Police used guns in traffic stop yet boxer Terrance Crawford found guilty and fined

With three medals already secured and a place in the finals at stake, India’s campaign continues to gather momentum at the continental showpiece.

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The fight started with Camarillo coming onto Sio as aggressor and 78 second into the bout, she suffered a barrage of punches which left her convulsing in the rigth before being knocked out. Sio was immediately taken to Loma Linda University Health where she was put into coma.

Teen US boxer Sio awakens from medically induced coma after being knocked out cold

Mayweather and Pacquio will be 49 and 47, respectively when they step into the ring for rematch of their 2015 fight which Mayweather had won. The bout is scheduled for September 19 in Las Vegas and will be streamed live on Netflix. 

'Fought and beat': Floyd Mayweather is coming out of retirement to fight Manny Pacquiao once more

An iconic boxer’s statue has been stolen in London, just a day after a major jewellery heist in the city. The theft has added to concerns over rising crime, with the incident drawing attention to security lapses around public monuments.


Boxing: Iconic Boxer's Statue Stolen Day After Jewellery Heist in Crime Capital London

This was the first time that the men and women National Championships are being held simultaneously at the same venue and 600 boxers from across the country participated in 10 weight categories each for men and women.

National Boxing Championships: Jadumani Singh triumphs over Pawan Bartwal to claim first gold

Fury could seek a trilogy fight against WBC, WBA and IBF titlist Usyk or a contest with WBO champion Fabio Wardley. A win over either would see Fury join Muhammad Ali as a three-time world heavyweight champion.

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Boxing champion Anthony Joshua has been discharged from hospital after surviving a fatal car crash in Nigeria. The accident occurred on a busy highway linking Lagos and Ibadan when the SUV Joshua was travelling in collided with a stationary truck. Nigerian police said Joshua suffered minor injuries, but two of his close friends were killed in the crash. Authorities continue to investigate the incident as tributes pour in for the victims.

Anthony Joshua Discharged After Fatal Nigeria Car Crash | Two Friends Killed

The 36-year-old boxer sustained minor injuries after his car crashed with a truck as per various reports. The two-time heavyweight champion had recently won his fight against Youtube-turned-boxer Jake Paul less than a fortnight ago.

British boxer Anthony Joshua miraculously escapes fatal car crash in Nigeria with minor injuries

The festive break is not over yet, as the United Kingdom and British Commonwealth countries celebrate Boxing Day on 26 December. Celebrated annually on the day after Christmas, the occasion is observed in many regions, and this year it falls on a Friday.

Boxing Day: Why Is It Celebrated the Day After Christmas?

Hatton, a multiple time two-weight world champion, was found unresponsive by his friend and manager Paul Speak on September 14, shortly before officially announcing his comeback fight later this year.

Former boxing champ Ricky Hatton died by suicide, inquest told

India's Jaismine Lamboria (57kg) and Minakshi Hooda (48kg) delivered historic gold medal wins at the 2025 World Boxing Championships, defeating Olympic medalists to mark India's best-ever overseas campaign in women’s boxing. Nupur Sheoran and Pooja Rani added silver and bronze, respectively, as India finished with four medals.

World boxing championship: India women cinch four medals 

Hatton won world titles at light-welterweight and welterweight and his aggressive style made him one of the most popular British boxers of his generation.

Ricky Hatton, former British boxing world champion, dies at 46: Police

Tyson-Mayweather fight: Mike Tyson, 59, last fought against YouTuber-turned-Boxer Jake Paul in 2024 and lost to a unanimous decision. Floyd Mayweather, on the other hand, had retired from professional boxing after knocking out Conor McGregor in 2017.

Mike Tyson-Floyd Mayweather fight: Retired boxing legends to get in ring for exhibition bout

Super featherweight Shigetoshi Kotari and lightweight Hiromasa Urakawa, both 28, fought on the same card in Tokyo's Korakuen Hall on August 2.

SHOCKING! Two Japanese boxers die of brain injuries at same Tokyo event

In a shocking development, the recent recipient of the Khel Ratna and Arjuna Award, Lovlina, has alleged that a BFI official demeaned her achievements and even humiliated her during a Target Olympic Podium Scheme meeting held via Zoom last month.

Tokyo Games hero Lovlina Borgohain accuses BFI official of ‘humiliating behaviour’; IOA launches probe

Barrios, 30, retained his belt despite being dominated for several rounds by Pacquiao, making a comeback to the ring after a four-year retirement.

Boxing: Manny Pacquiao held to draw by Barrios in world title return

Some boxing officials have hinted that Paul could be ranked soon by major organizations like the WBA or WBC as he has attracted many new fans to the sport and also supported women’s boxing.

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Pacquiao, who won 12 world titles in eight different weight classes during a glittering professional career that began in 1995, told reporters on Tuesday that the glamour of championship boxing had prompted his return.

Manny Pacquiao, 46, eagerly awaits return to boxing after four-year hiatus

Jake Paul will take on former middleweight champion Julio Cesar Chávez Jr. in the influencer-boxer’s next bout on June 28 at Anaheim’s Honda Center.

Boxer Julio Cesar Chavez Jr. to fight Jake Paul this summer

Sports: At 6-foot-4, 'Big George' was larger and stronger than the other leading heavyweights of the time. Foreman flirted with crime and dropped out of school at 16.

American boxing legend and heavyweight champion, dies at 76

The WBO has officially ordered Oleksandr Usyk to defend his heavyweight title against Joseph Parker. The two fighters now have 30 days to negotiate terms for the bout. Will this fight happen, or will Usyk seek another route? Stay tuned for the latest boxing updates!

WBO orders Usyk to defend heavyweight title against Parker

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Lagos street boxing clubs give young fighters a shot at discipline and opportunity

American boxer Hannah Rapp dies after tragic cycling crash, car driver arrested

Police used guns in traffic stop yet boxer Crawford found guilty & fined

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Teen US boxer awakens from medically induced coma after being knocked out cold

Mayweather coming out of retirement to fight Manny Pacquiao once more