India had a disappointing start in the boxing ring at the Tokyo Olympics 2020 after Vikas Krishan lost in the opening round in the 69kg category. However, Mary Kom booked her spot in the Round of 16 after beating Hernandez Garcia Miguelina in the Women’s Fly Preliminaries Round of 32.

Tokyo Olympics 2020: Mary Kom through to Round of 16 after beating Hernandez Garcia Miguelina

Indian boxer Vikas Krishan crashed out in the Men's Welter (63-69kg) Round of 32 after suffering a disappointing loss against Japan's Sewonrets Quincy Mensah Okazawa on Day 2 of the Tokyo Olympics 2020.

Tokyo 2020: Indian boxer Vikas Krishan crashes out of Olympics, shattering his dream to win gold

Inside a rundown building in Kariobangi lies a boxing dojo reserved almost exclusively for women and girls, who train under the watchful eye of coach Alfred Analo Anjere, founder of BoxGirls Kenya. In 14 years, more than 3,000 girls and women have taken up the martial art at the centre, many of them to learn self-defense and protect themselves from men.

Boxing proves a lifeline for women from Nairobi slums

A Covid-19 outbreak in Tyson Fury's camp is jeopardizing the World Boxing Council heavyweight champion's trilogy fight against Deontay Wilder on July 24, ESPN reported Thursday.

Fury-Wilder fight jeopardized by Covid in Fury camp: Report

Manny Pacquiao will face Errol Spence Jr. on Aug. 21, according to social media announcements from both boxers on Friday. The bout will be offered on Fox pay per view.

Boxing: Manny Pacquiao announces fight against Errol Spence Jr.

Boxing legend Marvin Hagler, the undisputed middleweight champion from 1980 to 1987, died on Saturday at age 66, his wife said. In a posting on the famed fighter's Facebook page, Kay G.

Legendary boxer Marvin Hagler passes away at 66

When lawyer Shadrack Wambui was growing up in one of Nairobi's slums, he vented his frustration at abusive police through boxing, cultivating discipline that helped him avoid confrontations that could have derailed his studies.

Kenyan lawyer brings boxing and justice to the slums

British boxer Anthony Joshua knocks out Bulgarian Kubrat Pulev to retain his titles

Two-time unified heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua taunted Gypsy King Tyson Fury by saying the only way the Fury could hope to fill 90,000 seats at Wembley Stadium is by fighting him.

'He never has had the ability': Anthony Joshua takes a jibe at Tyson Fury

Battle of GOATS: Legendary bout between Mike Tyson and Jones Jr. ends in draw

British boxing champion Tyson Fury has confirmed that his plans to return has been postponed till 2021. The news comes less than a month after saying his next fight would take place on December 5 in London.

'The Gypsy King is returning in 2021': Tyson Fury calls off December bout

UFC superstar Conor McGregor has claimed that he will be stepping back into the ring against Manny Pacquiao. McGregor posted a series of tweets on Friday night to share the news.

'I am boxing Manny Pacquiao next', claims UFC superstar Conor McGregor

The six-time boxing world champion Roberto "Hands of Stone" Duran has been treated for coronavirus and was released from the hospital on Thursday. The Panamanian boxer took to Instagram to inform his fans about the recovery.

Boxing legend Roberto 'hands of stone' Duran recovers from coronavirus

Bulgaria's Kubrat Pulev has said that he will not walk away from his chance to win the world heavyweight belts. He warned Anthony Joshua to "either fight or vacate the title".

'Either fight or vacate the title', Kubrat Pulev warns Anthony Joshua

Sporting events that fell victim to coronavirus!

International Boxing Hall of Fame induction has been postponed by a year due to the on-going coronavirus pandemic. The gala event was supposed to take place on June 11-14 this year, but the ceremony has been postponed and will now take place on June 10-13 in 2021.

International Boxing Hall of Fame induction postponed due to on-going coronavirus pandemic

The third fight between British boxer Tyson Fury and American Deontay Wilder has been postponed due to the on-going global pandemic of the novel coronavirus. Also read: 'Too heavy for me': Deontay Wilder blames his costume for loss, wants rematch Britain's Fury is set to defend his crown after defeating WBC Champion Wilder after knocking him out in seven rounds.

Tyson Fury vs Deontay Wilder III postponed amid coronavirus pandemic

World silver-medallist and top seed Amit Panghal (52kg) qualified for his maiden Olympic Games after edging out familiar foe Carlo Paalam of Philippines in the quarterfinals of the Asian Qualifiers for boxing here on Monday.

Amit Panghal qualifies for Olympics; enters Asian Qualifiers semis

The sport is male-dominated and the country is conservative, but that hasn't stopped Peshawar-born Kamal from making her mark -- she is the first and only international female boxing coach registered with the boxing federation of Pakistan and she's doing her best to nurture a younger generation of boxers.

Female boxing coach challenges barriers in conservative Pakistan

Tyson Fury defeats Deontay Wilder in title rematch

At the high-voltage trial for 2020 Olympic Qualifiers, six-time world champion Mary Kom refused to hug and shake hands with boxer Nikhat Zareen. Mary Kom, who has booked her place in the Indian team for the qualifiers slated to be held in Wuhan, was visibly upset with Nikhat Zareen for her continuous attacks.

For Mary Kom and Nikhat Zareen, it's time to move on from bitter controversy

India's MC Mary Kom sealed her spot for next year's Olympic qualifiers on Saturday with a split decision win over fellow flyweight Nikhat Zareen, who had publicly demanded a trial against the six-times world champion in the race for Tokyo.

Mary Kom beats challenger in trial for Olympics qualification

YouTube celebrities Olajide 'KSI' Olatunji and Logan Paul both predicted victory in their bout in Los Angeles this weekend as they appeared at a news conference on Thursday that ended with the fighters shoving each other.

Boxing: YouTubers KSI and Paul trade barbs ahead of rematch

American boxer Patrick Day died on Wednesday in Chicago as a result of the traumatic brain injury he suffered during his fight on Saturday, where he was knocked out by Charles Conwell in the 10th round.

American boxer Patrick Day dies following brutal knockout

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