South Africa

South African grannies take up boxing to keep fit

A group of elderly South African women are fighting off the aches and pains of old age through biweekly boxing sessions.

1 January 2018

Sport

Briton's Joshua defends world heavyweight titles

The British undefeated champion is now setting his eyes on Joseph Parker and Deontay Wilder to unify the division's five title belts

29 October 2017

Sport

'Raging Bull' Jake LaMotta dies aged 95

Inspiration for the Oscar-winning 1980 film who was best known for his rivalry with Sugar Ray Robinson had pneumonia and died in a nursing home.

20 September 2017

Sport

Rio Ferdinand switches from football to boxing

Rio Ferdinand switches from football to boxing

19 September 2017

Sport

US boxer Floyd Mayweather triumphs over UFC champion Conor McGregor

27 August 2017

Sport

Mayweather v. McGregor: It'll be all fight on the night

Mayweather-McGregor fight on course to be richest in history

26 August 2017

Sport

Mayweather & McGregor's muted performance ahead of fight night

Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor came face to face but no tempers were frayed at final press conference

24 August 2017

Sport

Floyd Mayweather and Conor McGregor both predict knockouts

11 August 2017

World

Boxing: former world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko has announced his retirement from the sport

Former World Heavyweight Champion Wladimir Klitschko has announced he is retiring immediately, ending one of the most glittering boxing careers of all time.

3 August 2017

World News

Aussie ex-teacher Horn stuns Pacquiao to win WBO title

The former schoolteacher, written off by many before the contest, is being hailed as 'the real life Rocky'

2 July 2017

Sport

Anthony Joshua beats Wladimir Klitschko

The unbeaten Briton defeated the Ukranian in a thrilling contest

30 April 2017

Cinema

Vinny Paz biopic hits big screen

‘Bleed for This’ tells the real-life story of US boxing champion Vinny Pazienza who, after breaking his neck in a car crash, defied the doctor’s advice and got back in the…

7 November 2016

Sport

Senator Pacquiao makes winning return to ring in La Vegas

Manny Pacquiao made a successful return to the ring as he beat champion Jessie Vargas to claim the WBO welterweight title in Las Vegas on Saturday.

6 November 2016

Sport

Controversial champ Fury vacates titles and has licence suspended

The Tyson Fury saga took another twist this week when the British boxer announced he would be vacating his WBO and WBA titles in order to focus on mental health…

13 October 2016

Sport

Heavyweight champ Fury test positive for cocaine

Undefeated World heavyweight champion Tyson Fury has tested positive for Cocaine.

30 September 2016

Cinema

'Hands of Stone' captures Duran-Sugar Ray Leonard rivalry

Robert De Niro's new boxing drama 'Hands of Stone' ooks at the life of famed Panamanian fighter Roberto Duran, portrayed by Edgar Ramirez.

25 August 2016

World News

The world says a final farewell to boxing great, Muhammad Ali

The world has said a final farewell to Muhammad Ali.

10 June 2016

USA

Turkey's Erdogan cuts short Muhammad Ali funeral visit

Confusion surrounds Turkey's President Erdogan cutting short a US visit where he was due to attend the funeral of boxer Muhammad Ali.

10 June 2016

USA

Traditional Muslim funeral service honours Muhammad Ali

The US city of Louisville has begun a series of ceremonies to celebrate and honour its greatest son, boxing legend Muhammad Ali.

9 June 2016

USA

Tickets for Muhammad Ali memorial service sees long queues

Fans of Muhammad Ali have formed long queues in Louisville in the hope of getting tickets to the late boxing legend’s memorial service.

8 June 2016