No place like Dome: Boxing back at Tyson-Douglas Tokyo upset venue
By Andrew MCKIRDY TOKYO, May 2, 2024 (AFP) - When 42-1 underdog James 'Buster' Douglas shocked 'Iron' Mike Tyson 34…
2 years ago
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Age barrier ends Pacquiao’s olympic hope; boxing icon bows out gracefully
MANILA, Feb 19, 2024 (AFP) - A "saddened and disappointed" Manny Pacquiao conceded Monday his Olympic boxing dream was over…
2 years ago
Joshua too strong for Wallin as Parker outpoints Wilder
RIYADH, Dec 24, 2023 (AFP) - Former world champions Anthony Joshua and Joseph Parker re-established their heavyweight title credentials with…
3 years ago
Pacquiao returns to ring for clash with South Korean YouTuber
Seoul, South Korea (AFP) Philippine boxing great Manny Pacquiao returned to the ring Sunday for the first time since…
4 years ago
Mayweather scores KO in front of watching Pacquiao
Tokyo, Japan (AFP) Floyd Mayweather knocked out mixed martial arts fighter Mikuru Asakura in the second round on Sunday…
4 years ago
Alvarez sees off Golovkin to retain undisputed super-middleweight crown
LAS VEGAS, United States (AFP) - Saul "Canelo" Alvarez retained his undisputed super-middleweight world title on Saturday, seeing off Gennady…
4 years ago
Pacquiao eyes boxing return with Saudi exhibition fight
MANILA, Philippines (AFP) -- Manny Pacquiao, who retired from boxing last year for a tilt at the Philippines presidency,…
4 years ago
Boxing champ Inoue’s home burglarized during fight: reports
TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Japanese boxing champion Naoya Inoue reacted with horror on Wednesday after reports said his home…
4 years ago
Inoue unleashed ‘hardest punch I’ve ever been hit with’ – Donaire
SAITAMA, Japan (AFP) -- Nonito Donaire said he was felled by "the hardest punch I've ever been hit with"…
4 years ago
Filipino Magsayo captures WBC featherweight title
Filipino Mark Magsayo dethroned WBC featherweight champ Gary Russell on Saturday with a majority decision to end the longest championship…
4 years ago
‘Monster’ Inoue: Japan’s unbeaten boxer with dynamite in his fists
by Andrew MCKIRDY TOKYO, Japan (AFP) -- Naoya Inoue's nickname is "Monster" and with good reason -- he is regarded…
5 years ago
Donaire defends WBC title with body shot KO of Gaballo
LOS ANGELES, United States (AFP) -- Nonito Donaire showed that age is a just a number, knocking Reymart Gaballo…
5 years ago
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