Dominant O'Rourke enjoys winning start in Istanbul
A dominant performance from Lisa O'Rourke saw the Irish boxer enjoy a winning start at the AIBA Women’s World Championships in Istanbul.
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Women's World C'ships: India boxers handed mixed draw; Lovlina to begin campaign on opening day
Lovlina Borgohain will take on former champion Chen Nien-Chin in her opening bout as Indian pugilists were handed a mixed draw in the 12th edition of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships, starting in Istanbul on Monday. Borgohain (70kg) will kickstart India's campaign on Monday, as she will be up against the Chinese Taipei boxer, who won gold and bronze medals in 2018 and 2016 editions respectively.
'Also the fact' - Kaka makes Liverpool claim before Champions League final v Real Madrid
Former Real Madrid midfielder Kaka believes the Champions League final between the Spanish giants and Liverpool has all the makings for a 'special game' in Paris.
£42.5m+ down the drain: Lampard must ruthlessly axe "desperate" £69k-p/w EFC liability - opinion
Everton flop Cenk Tosun is now unlikely to rejoin his former club Besiktas this summer.
Predictions: Liverpool hand Tottenham more Anfield punishment; Man City stroll; another twist in relegation scrap
It’s getting to crunch time at the top and bottom of the table, but that won’t be an issue for Manchester City and Liverpool in the title race this weekend, while the battle to avoid the drop is set for more drama as Leeds get dragged into the mire after wins for Everton and Burnley in this week’s Premier League Predictions.
International federation's ethics committee to review Boxing Canada, Trepanier
The International Boxing Association wants Canada's high performance director Daniel Trepanier banned from the women's world championships.
Davison headlines six-strong GB Boxing team bidding for world glory
Tokyo 2020 Olympian Charley Davison wants to use the 2022 IBA Women's World Boxing Championships in Istanbul as a stepping-stone to Olympic glory at Paris 2024. Davison, who missed out on a medal in her debut Games, headlines a team of six women that will compete at the championships in Istanbul next week (9-20 May 2022). Ad/> She is joined in the GB Boxing team by 2018 Commonwealth silver medallist Rosie Eccles and 2019 world bronze medallist and European silver medallist, Demie-Jade Resztan.
Carlo Ancelotti Becomes First Manager To Reach 5 Champions League Finals
Carlo Ancelotti became the first manager in history to reach five UEFA Champions League finals after Real Madrid's triumph over Manchester City on Wednesday night. Real Madrid will play Liverpool in the UCL final after escaping from their tightest spot of all to beat Manchester City 3-1 at Bernabeu and 6-5 on aggregate. Trailing Manchester City 5-3 on aggregate with 90 minutes on the clock, Real Madrid went on to complete a remarkable comeback in extra time and reach their 17th European Cup final.