Guillermo Rigondeaux pressure cooker: Graphic image of facial injuries shared
Guillermo Rigondeaux, a Cuban boxer, suffered life changing injuries back in March of this year when a pressure cooker exploded in his face.
Cuba Sport News
Leeds United confirm five new contracts for next generation of talent coming out of Thorp Arch
Five teenagers have signed their first professional contracts with Leeds United. Will Brook, Keenan Carole, Cuba Diboe, Harvey Sutcliffe and Luca Thomas have all put pen to paper at Elland Road.
Devastated mum missed family holiday to Cuba from Manchester after losing son's passport
A devastated mum who flew into Manchester Airport from Northern Ireland has told of how she missed out on a family holiday to Cuba after losing her son's passport. Sarah McConnell, 40, had planned to jet off from Manchester on Monday morning (July 5) - but was instead left stranded after misplacing the vital document.
Elorda Cup: Boxers Alfiya Pathan, Gitika clinch gold; India finish with 14 medals
Two other female boxers -- Kalaivani Srinivasan and Jamuna Boro -- signed off with silver medals. With the addition of two gold, two silver and 10 bronze on the final day, the 33-member Indian contingent concluded its campaign with an overall tally of 14 medals. Alfiya did not have to break a sweat and got an unanimous 5-0 verdict as she proved too strong for her opponent, the 2016 world champion, Lazzat Kungeibayeva, in the women's 81kg final.
Jamuna Boro among four Indian boxers to enter finals of Elorda Cup
Jamuna, who hails from Assam, produced a clinical performance against the home boxer to emerge victorious by unanimous margin in the 54kg semi-final. Apart from Jamuna, three other Indian boxers, Kalaivani Srinivasan (48kg), Gitika (48kg) and Alfiya (81+kg) will play the final on Monday. Jamuna's speed and footwork were spot on as she managed to evade her opponent's punches several times before freeing herself up to land a few of her own towards the end of the opening round.
Ana Carla Maza: Cuban cellist brings rock energy to life and music
We also hear the story of Brazilian rapper Sagat B, an ex-convict who rebuilt his life through music and now mentors young children from a favela in Rio de Janeiro.
Boxers Simranjit, Ananta off to winning starts; move to quarterfinals in Kazakhstan
The 2018 World Championships bronze medallists Simranjit lived up to the favourite's tag with a dominating start to her campaign by pulling off a comprehensive win against local boxer Ischanova Nazym by an unanimous decision in the women's 60kg bout. Ananta, on the other hand, faced a stiff challenge from Mongolian pugilist Dorjnyambuu Ganbold. However, the Indian kept his cool during an intensely fought men's 54kg thriller and eventually managed to tilt the result in his favour by a narrow 3-2 verdict.
Oleksandr Usyk vs Anthony Joshua 2: AJ warned he must listen to Robert Garcia - or else
Anthony Joshua must listen to Robert Garcia if he is to stand any chance of beating Oleksandr Usyk in their rematch, according to Joe Joyce‘s coach Ismael Salas.