boxing

Santiago Nieva interview: ‘You need to make sure that the programme is strong enough that if one or two of your stronger boxers fail, others can step up’

December 03, 2025 10:09 am

On his return to India as women’s boxing head coach, Santiago Nieva talks about his blueprint for the 2028 Olympics and how the team can rebound after being medal-less at Paris 2024

Preeti Pawar beats Olympic medallist and world champion Huang Hsiao-Wen of Chinese Taipei

November 19, 2025 10:20 am

'To become a world champion, you must beat a world champion,' Preeti Pawar said.

Boxer Parveen Hooda on ban: It was a challenge to recover mentally and physically

November 19, 2025 10:22 am

Taking care of ailing father, playing with pet dog were some of the things Parveen Hooda did after her ban for a whereabouts failure

World Boxing Cup Finals: How Hitesh evaded Okazawa’s long reach and stunned former world champion to enter semis

November 17, 2025 11:41 pm

The bout started with Okazawa doing his usual tricks and keeping away from the reach of the Indian boxer. However, Hitesh came prepared for the same.

World Boxing looks at Artificial Intelligence to review bouts, fix scoring system

November 18, 2025 8:30 am

Be it the previous organisation International Boxing Association (IBA) or the current body, scoring remains a grey area for boxing. This is believed to be one of the key issues to be resolved for World Boxing to get the IOC’s full recognition.

World Boxing Cup Finals: Preeti Pawar makes winning return, armed with sharp counterattacks and improved defensive movements

November 16, 2025 9:57 pm

In her comeback quest, Preeti worked on improving her stamina, sparring for five rounds instead of three. Her work was visible in the bout as she used crisp combinations and controlled the contest throughout with her quick feet.

World Boxing Cup Finals 2025: Nikhat Zareen headlines India’s challenge in season finale

November 15, 2025 10:59 pm

The event acts as the season-ending tournament of the new body, World Boxing, where the top-ranked boxers fight to gain some crucial ranking points.

From bench presses to burpees and boxing, Sara Ali Khan gives us a peek inside her gym day

November 15, 2025 9:30 am

"No matter what, you gotta pull yourself up🙌," according to Sara Ali Khan

Jaismine Lamboria, Minakshi, Nikhat Zareen headline Indian challenge at World Boxing Cup finals

October 29, 2025 8:42 am

The tournament is designed to pit top ranked boxers in the World Boxing rankings against each other, however India is fielding boxers in each category by the virtue of being the hosts

What’s the secret to Indian women boxers becoming world champions - their height

September 23, 2025 11:28 am

Coaches say short boxers need to be highly skilled while tall boxers can use their height and reach to produce ‘maximum results with lesser efforts’.

Like a boss: This is how MP Mary Kom spends quality time with children

August 02, 2018 6:41 am

Comparisons of her dual role with a certain Manny Pacquiao only evoke laughter from MC Mary Kom but the five-time world champion says being an active boxer and a parliamentarian at the same time is no laughing matter.

Muhammad Ali, 'The Greatest', dies at the age of 74

June 05, 2016 12:09 pm

Muhammad Ali's quiet later life was in contrast to the roar of a career that had breathtaking highs as well as terrible lows

Mayweather vs Pacquiao: Paris Hilton, Drew Barrymore, Justin Bieber in attendance

May 03, 2015 4:45 pm

Stars were in plenty as Mayweather beat Pacquiao in the richest bout ever. Have a look!

Mary Kom rules the ring, Tintu Luka races to silver, Annu Rani lands bronze, Sarita Devi refuses medal

October 01, 2014 10:08 pm

India won another gold via Mary Kom as the track and field athletes contributed to a silver and a bronze.

Philippine boxing great Pacquiao on political crusade

February 24, 2016 5:27 pm