Jose Valenzuela captures Isaac Cruz's title by split decision - ESPN
LOS ANGELES — Jose Valenzuela upset fellow Mexican Isaac Cruz by split decision to capture the WBA junior welterweight title Saturday at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles.
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"Tried To Act Sportsmanlike": Imane Khelif's Opponent After Olympics Quarter-Final Loss
In a bout that attracted global attention, Hungary's Luca Anna Hamori (66kg) braved intimidating gender row boxer Iman Khelif for three competitive rounds at the Paris Olympics and walked out feeling proud of herself as "not fighting was not an option" for her, here Saturday. The Algerian, embroiled in a major gender controversy in the French capital, left the ring in tears after she guaranteed herself at least bronze by entering the women's 66kg semifinals.
Paris Olympics: Imane Khelif's Father Shares Evidence Of Algerian Boxer's Gender Amid Row
Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has assured herself of a medal at the Paris Olympics 2024 but her performances in the boxing ring hasn't put an end to the gender controversy. Khelif was disqualified from the World Championships last year by the International Boxing Association (IBA), after being called a 'biological male' due to the presence of an XY chromosome in her body. But, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) isn't in agreement with the IBA on the matter and has allowed her and another boxer with XY chromosome entry into the Olympic Games in Paris. As the row continues, Khelif's father Omar has broken silence on the matter, sharing proof that Imane was born a girl.
Caroline Dubois remains on course for clash with Katie Taylor after win over Maira Moneo
Caroline Dubois kept herself on a collision course for a future bout with Katie Taylor after she claimed a unanimous points decision victory over Maira Moneo at Barnsley's Oakwell Stadium.
Paris 2024: Kellie Harrington beats Beatriz Ferreira to book gold medal bout
Kellie Harrington will fight to defend her gold medal at Paris 2024 after beating her Tokyo 2020 final opponent Beatriz Ferreira in the semi-final of the women's 60kg division.
Terence Crawford-Israil Madrimov live results and analysis - ESPN
Terence Crawford moves up to junior middleweight to challenge WBA champion Ismail Madrimov on Saturday at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. (ESPN+ PPV, 6 p.m. ET). The WBO interim title will also be on the line.
Taiwanese Rally Behind 'Brave' Boxer Lin Yu-ting At Centre Of Gender Brawl
Sports fans at a Taipei bar burst into applause when Taiwanese boxer Lin Yu-ting was declared winner in her opening Olympic bout -- a victory that comes as controversy around her gender stirs heated debate. Lin and Algerian Imane Khelif are at the centre of a global row over their participation in the Paris Olympics after previously being disqualified from an international competition for unspecified "eligibility criteria", prompting some to claim they were men, or transgender, fighting in divisions for women.
Nishant Dev Bows Out Of Olympics 2024 After Quarter-Final Loss In Men's Boxing 71kg
Olympics debutant Nishant Dev (71kg) bowed out of the Paris Games following a heartbreaking defeat to Mexico's Marco Verde Alvarez in the Men's 71kg quarterfinal here on Saturday. The 23-year-old World Boxing Championships bronze medallist Indian lost by a 1-4 split verdict to his second seed Mexican opponent in the quarterfinal at the North Paris Arena. Nishant started well, with four judges ranking him higher after the first round. However, Nishant was unable to hold the momentum, notably beginning to fatigue from the second round onwards, as Verde was able to land more punches.