The International Olympic Committee (IOC) on Thursday raised the possibility of boxing being excluded from the 2024 Paris Games, saying its Russian-led world body showed it had "no real interest" in the sport or its athletes.

Boxing is on verge of getting excluded from 2024 Paris Olympics, hints IOC

Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk have agreed to fight each other next in a world heavyweight title unification bout, according to veteran boxing promoter Bob Arum. Fury defeated his British rival Derek Chisora for the third time in his career to retain his WBC title earlier this month.

Boxing: Oleksandr Usyk and Tyson Fury agree to fight each other, say reports

Cuba is a country recognized for its boxing prowess. It's allowing the country's female boxers to compete officially after decades of restrictions. In a historic move, the government gave the green light to legalize participation of women in the sport.

Cuba: Female boxers to compete after six decades, women's boxing approved

India`s Lovlina Borgohain on Friday bagged gold medal in the women`s 75kg category at the Asian Boxing Championship 2022. Lovlina defeated Ruzmetova Sokhiba of Uzbekistan 5:0 by unanimous decision in the final.

Lovlina Borgohain bags gold in 75kg category during Asian Boxing Championship

The Russian-led International Boxing Association (IBA) said on Wednesday it would reverse a ban on amateur boxers from Russia and Belarus and allow them to compete with national flags and anthems in events with immediate effect.

IBA gives nod to return of Russian, Belarus boxers with flags and anthems

The International Olympic Committee's patience with boxing's troubled governing body looks to be wearing thin following "disturbing developments" at the IBA's extraordinary congress last weekend.

Boxing's future at the Olympics under fresh scrutiny

A potential boxing bout between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is now cancelled as the latter failed to sign the contract for the fight within the deadline mentioned by Fury.

'It’s officially over' - Tyson Fury reveals boxing bout with Anthony Joshua stands cancelled

Former heavyweight boxing kingpin Tyson Fury was recently snapped in London along with his wife Paris Fury as the duo were seen dropping off a beautiful bouquet of flowers at Buckingham Palace shortly after Queen Elizabeth II's demise.

Tyson Fury and wife Paris pay respects to Queen Elizabeth II, leave a bouquet of flowers in a moving tribute

Floyd Mayweather, who bowed out of professional boxing after putting together an uber-impressive record of 50-0, hasn't strayed too far from the squared circle, sporadically competing in exhibition bouts.

Floyd Mayweather to return to the ring for an exhibition bout against popular YouTuber KSI's brother, Deji

At the higher levels of competitive boxing, it is not enough if one just packs a punch, one must be able to track the punch as well. Factors such as punch force, upper and lower body movement need to be closely analysed and evaluated to improve a pugilist's performance.

'Tracking a punch' - IIT tech to help Indian boxers analyse punches, up chances of Olympic medals

Former world heavyweight champion George Foreman was accused of sexual assault in the 1970s by two women who were teenagers, according to lawsuits filed in Los Angeles.

Former two-time world heavyweight champion George Foreman sued for alleged sexual assault

British boxer Anthony Joshua lost his temper and delivered a wild rant after his defeat against Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk in their heavyweight title rematch in Saudi Arabia on Sunday.

'I let myself down': Anthony Joshua apologises for his post-match antics after defeat against Oleksandr Usyk

Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk recently overcame the challenge presented by British boxer Anthony Joshua, outperforming his opponent over the course of 12-rounds to walk away with the win by way of a split decision.

This victory is for my country: Oleksandr Usyk pays tribute to Ukrainian military after beating Anthony Joshua

Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk won his rematch against Anthony Joshua by split decision in Saudi Arabia on Sunday to set up a potential unification bout with Britain's Tyson Fury.

Oleksandr Usyk beats Anthony Joshua by split decision in heavyweight rematch

It was wild, it was passionate and it was epic as British boxer Anthony Joshua lost his temper and went on a bizarre rant after suffering a defeat against Ukraine's Oleksandr Usyk in the blockbuster heavyweight rematch between the duo at the King Abdullah Sports City Arena in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.

Anthony Joshua throws away belts, goes on wild rant in epic meltdown after loss against Oleksandr Usyk

Star Indian boxer Vijender Singh returned to winning ways in style as he notched a knockout win over Ghana's Eliasu Sulley here on Wednesday. Vijender, who delivered India's first Olympic and men's world championship medals in boxing, showed his class as he dominated Sulley.

Vijender Singh knocks out Ghana's Eliasu Sulley to return to winning ways in pro boxing

Indian Commonwealth Games contingent expressed their delight at being honoured by Prime Minister Narendra Modi for their excellent performance at Birmingham 2022.

Commonwealth Games 2022 gold medallist Nikhat Zareen gifts boxing gloves to PM Narendra Modi

Representatives of the Pakistan Boxing Federation recently confirmed that two members of their team had gone missing in Birmingham after the conclusion of the 2022 Commonwealth Games.

Two Pakistani boxers mysteriously disappear in Birmingham after Commonwealth Games 2022

Legendary boxer Mike Tyson recently took to social media to take a jab at Hulu over the series about his life titled `Mike`. According to Deadline, the former boxer is not happy that the streaming service produced a biographical series without his permission or compensation for telling his story.

'Slave master': Mike Tyson accuses Hulu of stealing life story for series, without paying him

Reigning world champion Nikhat Zareen lived up to the expectations at the ongoing Commonwealth Games 2022 as she clinched her maiden gold medal at the Games on Sunday (August 07).

World champion Nikhat Zareen beats Carly McNaul to win her maiden gold medal at CWG

Indian ace boxer Amit Panghal thrashed England's Kiaran Macdonald in the men's 51kg final at the Commonwealth Games 2022 on Sunday to clinch an elusive gold medal.

Indian boxer Amit Panghal thrashes Kiaran Macdonald to clinch gold in men's 51kg at CWG 2022

Indian boxer Amit Panghal (51kg) displayed his class as he reached his second consecutive Commonwealth Games final while Nitu Ghanghas (48kg) also remained on course for a gold in her maiden appearance here on Saturday.

Indian Boxers Nitu Ghanghas, Amit Panghal storm into finals, eye gold medals at CWG 2022

It is raining medals for India in the ongoing Commonwealth Games (CWG) 2022 edition, being held in Birmingham. On the seventh day of the showpiece event, i.e. on August 04 (Thursday), India have been assured of another medal courtesy of boxer Amit Panghal.

CWG 2022: Boxer Amit Panghal enters semi-final with convincing win, adds to India's medal-tally

Indian boxer Amit Panghal began his campaign at the Commonwealth Games with a facile win as he stormed to the men's flyweight (51kg) quarterfinals here on Monday.

Indian boxer Amit Panghal makes winning start, cruises to quarters at Commonwealth Games 2022

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