Murali Sreeshankar secured silver in the men's long jump with a 8.09m jump, while India's boxing team made history with 10 semifinalists, surpassing the 2022 Birmingham medal tally.
Tim Tszyu defeats Errol Spence Jr. by unanimous decision in a non-title middleweight bout in Sydney, leading to Spence's in-ring retirement. Tszyu improves to 28-3, while Spence suffers his second consecutive loss after a three-year hiatus.
Anthony Joshua recovered from being knocked down twice in the first round to achieve a second-round knockout against Kristian Prenga, salvaging his highly anticipated November fight with Tyson Fury.
The long-awaited heavyweight boxing match between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is set to materialize after more than a decade of anticipation. Both fighters have lead-up bouts this weekend – Fury in Thailand and Joshua in Saudi Arabia – before a planned face-to-face meeting in Jeddah, with contracts signed but potential hurdles remaining.
The long-awaited boxing super-fight between Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua is set to proceed after a decade of delays, with both fighters scheduled for separate pre-fights in Thailand and Saudi Arabia this weekend before a planned face-off.
Anthony Joshua's promoter Eddie Hearn dismissed Tyson Fury's doubts about their long-awaited heavyweight clash, confirming the fight is still expected in November. Both boxers have warm-up bouts this week, with Joshua fighting in Saudi Arabia and Fury in Thailand.
The 23rd Commonwealth Games will take place in Glasgow from July 23 to August 2, featuring 74 associations competing in 215 events across 10 sports, including Para sport. Australia, England, Canada, India, and New Zealand are expected to be dominant medal contenders.
British boxer Hamzah Sheeraz, inspired by working in Eden Hazard's apartment, reignited his career and is now set to defend his WBO super-middleweight title against Simon Zachenhuber in Saudi Arabia. Undefeated, Sheeraz dreams of fighting boxing legend Saul 'Canelo' Alvarez.
Belfast boxer Caoimhin Agyarko will challenge IBF light-middleweight champion Josh Kelly in Saudi Arabia on Saturday, aiming to become Ireland's first black world champion. The 30-year-old has overcome career setbacks and a past unprovoked attack to reach this pivotal fight.
Capri ospiterà la 'Capri boxing night' sabato prossimo alla Certosa di San Giacomo, celebrando i 110 anni della FPI con una sfida di pugilato olimpico Italia-Usa. L'evento vedrà otto incontri, inclusa la campionessa Irma Testa, e unirà sport d'élite a momenti culturali e sociali.
India's 22-member boxing contingent for the 2026 Commonwealth Games experienced a significant setback as nearly half their luggage went missing during their flight from Belfast to Glasgow, leaving several boxers without essential training gear and ceremonial attire days before the competition. This is the second such incident for the team, which still holds high medal expectations despite the logistical issues.
Anthony Joshua returns to the ring against Kristian Prenga in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, as a warm-up for a potential super-fight with Tyson Fury. The article details Joshua's career, Prenga's record, and other title fights on the card, with the Fury bout expected later this year if both win.
A Hong Kong High Court has ordered the release of 14 defendants, including 12 men and one woman, charged with the alleged murder of former triad gangster Luk Wing-ho five years ago. The court ruled that prosecutors failed to prove Luk's fatal head injuries resulted from deliberate assaults rather than boxing bouts at his gym, directing the jury to acquit all defendants due to insufficient evidence regarding the 2021 incident.
A New Yorker recounts furnishing a new Brooklyn apartment by shopping locally with Caroline Weaver, founder of the Locavore Guide, highlighting the benefits of supporting small businesses and community engagement over online retail.
Hannah Rapp, 26, a US boxer who fought for the WBC women's featherweight championship in June, was killed while bicycling in Texas when struck by a car driven by Charles Medina, 31, who has been charged with manslaughter.
Fitness influencers associated with Gencore Global, a UK wellness brand, are promoting illegal steroids and performance-enhancing drugs through an underground Telegram network. The network, rebranded as Anabolic By Nature, was initially called Rohm. Experts warn of a blurred line between fitness culture and illegal drug promotion.
Released 50 years ago, Bugsy Malone was a unique gangster film spoof featuring child actors, musical numbers, and "splurge guns." Cast and crew reflect on its enduring appeal, challenges in financing, the casting process, filming at Pinewood Studios and a biscuit factory, and Jodie Foster's early career.
Shakur Stevenson, con un récord de 25-0 y campeón en cuatro categorías, se une a Zuffa Boxing, el nuevo promotor de Dana White. Es el fichaje estrella hasta la fecha, buscando consolidarse como pilar de la competición.
Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua's heavyweight fight may be held at Wembley Stadium, but only if local authorities permit a late start time to accommodate global television audiences, particularly in the US, according to Saudi official Turki Alalshikh.
Jyoti Gulia won India's only gold medal at the World Boxing Cup 2 in Guiyang, China, defeating Uzbekistan's Farzona Fozilova in the 48kg category. Gulia plans to return to the 51kg category for upcoming championships and Olympic qualifiers.
Heavyweight champion Oleksandr Usyk announced he is vacating his WBA, WBC, and IBF world title belts. The undefeated Ukrainian boxer stated he wants to allow other fighters in line to compete, but clarified he is not retiring from the sport.
The highly anticipated rematch between boxing legends Manny Pacquiao and Floyd Mayweather, scheduled for September 19 in Las Vegas, has been postponed. Pacquiao's camp cited federal lawsuits, scheduling conflicts, and financial gridlock within Mayweather's team as the reasons for the delay, pushing the potential rematch to early 2027.
Jaron “Boots” Ennis and Xander Zayas, two undefeated boxing champions, are set to face off at Barclays Center, risking their perfect records and long-held reputations. The fight, seen as one of the year's most compelling, pits Philadelphia's Ennis against Puerto Rico's Zayas in a super-welterweight title unification bout.
Former boxing champion Joe Cordina faces charges of assault and threatening with an offensive weapon following an incident at a Cardiff petrol station in February. The 34-year-old will appear in court on July 7. Separately, Cordina's US visa was denied, canceling his upcoming title fight.
