Amit Panghal, who became the first Indian boxer to win a silver medal in the World Boxing Championships held in Ekaterinburg, Russia, on Monday said this feat is "very less" and he will work hard to reach the 2020 Tokyo Olympics to bag a gold.

Will not get satisfied unless I get gold in Olympics: Amit Panghal

Amit Panghal on Saturday had to settle for a silver medal in the World Boxing Championships as he lost the final match to Uzbekistan's Shakhobidin Zoirov. He is now the first Indian to win a silver medal in the World Boxing Championships.

Amit Panghal loses World Boxing Championships finals, settles for silver

Boxer Amit Panghal has scripted history as he became the first Indian to reach the final at Men's World Boxing Championships. Panghal, the Asian Games gold medallist, defeated Saken Bibossinov 3-2 in 52 kg category on Friday in Ekaterinburg, Russia.

World Boxing Championships: Amit Panghal becomes first Indian male boxer to reach final

Asian Championships bronze medallist Nikhat Zareen has alleged that she was not allowed to participate in the trials for the World Championships to be held in October.

No trials conducted, Mary Kom picked for World Championships without contest, alleges boxer Nikhat Zareen

Manny Pacquiao has not signed a contract to take on Amir Khan in Saudi Arabia later this year despite claims that a deal has been agreed for the bout, the Filipino's publicist has said.

Manny Pacquiao is not boxing Amir Khan, denies publicist

The International Olympic Committee on Wednesday officially took over the boxing qualification and competition for next year's Tokyo 2020 Olympics and suspended international boxing federation AIBA following a vote at its session.

International Olympic Committee approves exclusion of boxing body from Tokyo 2020 Games

After years of speculation over her retirement, six-time world champion MC Mary Kom on Thursday said she plans to hang her gloves after winning the elusive gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics.

'Mission is to get gold for India': Mary Kom wants to retire after Tokyo Olympics

Andy Ruiz Jr. dethroned British title-holder Anthony Joshua with a stunning seventh-round stoppage at New York's Madison Square Garden on Saturday to become the first Mexican-American world heavyweight champion.

Boxing: British title-holder Joshua suffers stunning defeat to Ruiz Jr

India's Pooja Rani has defeated reigning World Champion Wang Lina in final of Asian Boxing Championships on Friday to win an elusive gold medal in the 81 kg category.

Asian Boxing Championships: Pooja Rani wins gold medal in 81 kg category

Conor McGregor has hinted his "retirement" from mixed martial arts may be over already after the Irishman said in a post on Twitter: " ... see you in the Octagon".

'Retired' Conor McGregor hints at return

He lost to Muhammad Ali, then fell into poverty. Now he's back on his feet

Mexican Saul "Canelo" Alvarez and fellow middleweight champion Daniel Jacobs will meet in a May 4 unification bout, Golden Boy Promotions and streaming service DAZN announced on Thursday.

Boxing: Alvarez to face Jacobs in May 4 middleweight unification bout

Virat Kohli continued to dominate the cricket chatter with his batting and brashness, the indomitable MC Mary Kom rolled back the years like very few can and, month after month, Indian sports also found new and younger heroes to raise a toast to.

Virat Kohli, Mary Kom make 2018 their own; India discovers new stars too

Indian boxer Vijender Singh said he's hoping for a world title fight with Mexico's Canelo Alvarez at Madison Square Garden after signing a new deal with the legendary US promoter Bob Arum.

Vijender Singh targets Canelo Alvarez after making leap to US

Deontay Wilder and Tyson Fury were both eager to call for a rematch after a thrilling split decision draw at the Staples Center in Los Angeles on Saturday (December 1).

Fury and Wilder call for rematch after thrilling draw

Deontay Wilder weighed in 44 pounds lighter than Tyson Fury on Friday but still had no doubts he will knock out the Briton in their WBC heavyweight world title fight at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Deontay Wilder predicts he will make quick work of Fury

Boxing is fighting for its Olympic future, here are 5 Olympic boxing greats

In pics: Incredible journey of 'Magnificent Mary'

Mary Kom defeated Ukraine's Hanna Okhota 5-0 in 48kg light flyweight category to win gold in Women's World Boxing Championships on Saturday. She scripted history by clinching a record sixth World Championship gold medal.

Mary Kom clinches record sixth gold medal in Women's World Boxing Championships

Filipino veteran Manny Pacquiao revealed Monday he has spoken with Floyd Mayweather about a possible sequel to their 2015 super fight, but said no decision would be taken on a rematch until the New Year.

Manny Pacquiao teases Mayweather rematch after January bout

Women boxers training for a world championship starting in the Indian capital this week are wearing surgical masks, scarves and even T-shirts across their mouths as the level of air pollution rises several times beyond the safe limit.

KO'd: At World Championships, women boxers wear masks to beat Delhi pollution

Arjuna Awardee boxer Dinesh Kumar sells Kulfi

Heavyweight boxers Tyson Fury and Deontay Wilder had to be separated after a heated showdown during a press conference in London, England on Monday (October 1). American Wilder pushed Fury on stage after the pair had come face to face after a challenge by the Briton to 'body spar'.

Watch: Tyson Fury, Deontay Wilder scuffle during pre-fight news conference

Former boxing champion Mike Tyson declared himself a "slumdog" Friday as he made his first trip to India. The 52-year-old was in Mumbai, home to the slums that inspired Danny Boyle's 2008 hit movie Slumdog Millionaire.

'I am a slumdog. I grew up in a slum', Mike Tyson says on India trip

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