Boxing

Muhammad Ali (not that one) set for Rio boxing action

RIO DE JANIERO: Rio Olympic spectators might be forgiven for thinking they are hearing things… Read More

After Ali, where is next US boxing hero?

RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL: They have the most champions in Olympic boxing history and Muhammad… Read More

Pakistani boxer Mohammad Waseem wins WBC silver flyweight title

SEOUL: Pakistani boxer Mohammad Waseem defeated Philippine boxer Jether Olivia to clinch the World Boxing… Read More

Thousands gather to honor Muhammad Ali at Muslim funeral

LOUISVILLE, Ky.: Thousands of people of all races and creeds gathered on Thursday for a… Read More

Muhammad Ali’s funeral ‘open to everybody’

LOUISVILLE: The world is invited to the funeral of Muhammad Ali in his hometown on Friday… Read More

‘Proud British fighter’ Amir Khan wants success for Pakistan

ISLAMABAD: Boxer Amir Khan has denied betraying his British upbringing after being criticised for saying he… Read More

Amir Khan says Muhammad Ali inspired his charity work

ISLAMABAD: British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan paid tribute to legendary fighter Muhammad Ali Saturday, calling him… Read More

George Foreman recalls charismatic foe, and friend, Ali

LOS ANGELES: George Foreman no longer wonders why a devastating defeat at the hands of Muhammad… Read More

The wit and wisdom of Muhammad Ali

LOS ANGELES: Muhammad Ali's penchant for poetry and his readiness with a pithy quote delighted some… Read More

Obama hails Ali as champion ‘who fought for what was right’

WASHINGTON: President Barack Obama paid tribute Saturday to late boxing great Muhammad Ali, as a… Read More

Historic Liston fight gave birth to Ali legend

LOS ANGELES: Cassius Clay had just beaten world champion Sonny Liston when he turned his wrath… Read More

Boxer Amir Khan wants to represent Pakistan in Olympics

KARACHI: British boxer Amir Khan Wednesday hailed the decision to allow professional boxers at the upcoming… Read More

Amir Khan to hold charity event in Karachi for Tharis

KARACHI: Pakistani origin British Boxer Amir Khan is going to hold a charity event of… Read More

Boxing: India’s Mary Kom sees hopes of Rio dashed

NEW DELHI: Indian sporting star and five-time world boxing champion Mary Kom Saturday saw her dream… Read More

Boxing: Qatar sheikh to make history with first pro bout

DOHA: A Qatari sheikh will fight his and the Gulf country's first ever professional bout when… Read More

Mayweather raises prospect of possible McGregor bout

Floyd Mayweather continues to stoke the fires of a possible return to the ring after… Read More

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau slips from political ring to boxing ring

NEW YORK: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau showed off his sparring skills outside the political… Read More

Mayweather ready to hang up gloves as 'the best ever'

Floyd Mayweather Jr. plans to go out unbeaten and on his own terms, as 'The… Read More

Boxer Amir Khan visits Lyari, witnesses boxing matches

KARACHI: Famed worldwide British-Pakistani boxer Amir Khan Tuesday visited Lyari where he was warmly welcomed… Read More

Shoaib Malik records dubsmash with boxer Amir Khan and his wife

Bitten by the dubsmash bug, Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik recently released a new one with… Read More