Tag: Boxing
International Boxing Association to be stripped of recognition–IOC
International Boxing Association(IBA) president Umar Kremlev speaks during the opening ceremony of Women’s World Boxing Championships at Indira Gandhi Indoor stadium in New Delhi, India, March 15, 2023. REUTERS/Anushree Fadnavis/File Photo PARIS–The International Olympic Committee executive board on Wednesday recommended withdrawing recognition of the International Boxing Association (IBA) over its failure to meet a set…
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Natasha Jonas supporting the Inclusive Hub | ‘Giving back is exactly what this place is about’ | boxing news
Unified world champion Natasha Jonas is supporting the work of the Inclusive Hub boxing project in Liverpool. The Inclusive Hub aims to allow people of different ages and abilities to benefit from exercise and education through boxing. It began in 2016 helping small groups of autistic children take part in non-contact boxing and fitness sessions.…
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Josh Taylor looking to knock out Teofimo Lopez early as he warns: ‘I’m unlocking my full potential’ | boxing news
Josh Taylor is aiming to deliver a dominant performance against Teofimo Lopez, and has predicted a win by knockout to come early in the fight. Taylor, the former undisputed super-lightweight champion who never lost in the ring, will box Lopez at the Madison Square Garden Theater this weekend, live on Sky Sports in the early…
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Claressa Shields defends undisputed crown in Detroit homecoming triumph | Opponent Maricela Cornejo calls her ‘GWOAT’ | boxing news
Claressa Shields successfully defended her undisputed middleweight title with a lopsided unanimous decision over Maricela Cornejo on Saturday night in Detroit. Shields (14-0, 2 KOs) won with a score of 100-89 on one card and 100-90 on the other two. “You saw the best of me tonight,” she said. “The only thing I could have…
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Claressa Shields: ‘When I get hit hard, I get mad and I want to hit you back harder than you hit me” | boxing news
After winning two Olympic gold medals and a plethora of world titles, Claressa Shields is a leading figure in the sport. But with rivals rising through championship class as well, she believes they can usher in an exciting new era for women’s professional boxing. Inspired by the ‘Four Kings’ – the era when Sugar Ray…
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Ben Whittaker’s trainer SugarHill Steward defends the showboating | ‘He has all the components to be a superstar’ | boxing news
Trainer SugarHill Steward believes Ben Whittaker will go all the way, not only to become a world champion but that he has all the “components” he needs to be a superstar. Steward, well regarded notably for guiding Tyson Fury through his two victories over Deontay Wilder and other high-profile fights, has coached Olympic silver medalist…
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‘Boxing is changing’ – Claressa Shields set to defend title in front of 15,000 fans | Videos | watch tv show
Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Two-time Olympic gold medalist Claressa Shields believes her fight against Maricela Cornejo in front of 15,000 fans is a great opportunity to showcase women’s boxing.
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Callum Smith confident in his power to knock out Artur Beterbiev | Goal is to “take his three belts” | boxing news
Callum Smith believes he has the power to knock out unified light-heavyweight champion Artur Beterbiev. The Liverpudlian will travel to Beterbiev’s adopted hometown of Quebec City to challenge him for his IBF, WBO and WBC light-heavyweight titles on August 19, live on Sky Sports. Beterbiev has won all of his 19 fights by knockout but…
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Sam Eggington blasts through Joe Pigford with brutal fifth-round finish | boxing news
Sam Eggington, an all-action brawler as ever, blasted Joe Pigford to a crushing stoppage defeat, ending it with one second left in the fifth round. For two such exciting fighters, they began relatively tentatively. Eggington used his jab cleverly, clipping Pigford’s head with it and sinking it into the body. He brought quick right crosses…
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Karriss Artingstall dominates on step-up to eight rounds to hand Jade Taylor a first defeat | boxing news
Karriss Artingstall dominated her eight round step-up against Jade Taylor, winning 79-72 on the referee’s scorecard. Taylor was the first unbeaten opponent of Artingstall’s professional career, and she was also in uncharted territory in terms of rounds, but the Olympic bronze medalist exerted control throughout. Her judgment of distance clicked into gear from the first…
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