Olympic organisers keep world boxing body IBA out in the cold
Amateur boxing's Russian-led world body will stay shut out of the Olympics because it has yet to implement a "drastic" change of culture, said the International Olympic Committee (IOC).
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WBC: World Boxing Council confirms plans to discuss transgender boxers at next convention
The World Boxing Council (WBC) have released a statement confirming that they will debate the matter of transgender boxing at their next convention and say their number one priority is to ‘protect the health and well-being of all boxers’.
Daniel Dubois labelled ‘hardest hitting heavyweight' in world boxing ahead of Bryan clash
Up and coming British boxer Daniel Dubois has been given the tag of 'hardest hitting heavyweight' in the world by his sparring partner and cruiserweight world champion Lawrence Okolie.
Former world boxing champion David Haye charged with assault
Former world champion boxer David Haye has appeared in court charged with assault by beating.
Former world boxing champion David Haye charged with assault after allegedly attacking man at London gig
Former world champion boxer David Haye appeared in court today charged with assault after allegedly attacking another man at a London gig.
Nikhat Zareen Wins Women's World Boxing Championships Gold: Here's How The World Reacted
Nikhat Zareen on Thursday became only the fifth Indian boxer to win a gold medal at the Women's World Boxing Championships, joining Mary Kom, Sarita Devi, Jenny RL and Lekha KC in the elite list. She defeated Thailand's Jitpong Jutamas in the 52kg final in Istanbul, Turkey. The judges scored the bout 30-27, 29-28, 29-28, 30-27, 29-28 in the Indian boxer's favour. After Nikhat's win, the sports fraternity took to Twitter and hailed the boxer on winning the gold medal.
World Boxing Champion Nikhat Zareen Mentions Salman Khan In NDTV Interview. He Responds
Nikhat Zareen became the fifth Indian to win a gold medal at the Women's World Boxing Championship when she defeated Thailand's Jitpong Jutamas 5-0 in the fly-weight (52kg) final in Istanbul, Turkey on Thursday. Nikhat was in top form as she used her technical acumen and covered the court well to outwit her nimble-footed opponent. Nikhat thus joined the likes of Mary Kom, Sarita Devi, Jenny RL and Lekha KC to win a gold at the World Boxing Championships. After the historic win, Nikhat said in an exclusive interview to NDTV: "Logo ka bhai hoga, woh toh meri jaan hai. Salman, I am his huge fan. It's my dream to meet him. My dream is to first win the Olympic medal and then go directly to Mumbai and meet Salman Khan."