British fighter Anthony Yarde’s father dies of coronavirus

The 28-year-old Yarde called on people to respect the coronavirus pandemic and stay at home.

AFP

· 5 hours ago

Coronavirus: Feeling a sense of freedom with this isolation, says Mary Kom

The seasoned boxer has self-isolated since returning from this month’s Asian Olympic Qualifiers in Jordan where she booked herself a second Olympic berth.

Press Trust of India

· Mar 20, 2020 · 01:50 pm

Boxing: Overcoming father’s death before Olympic qualifiers, rejuvenated Ashish Kumar packs a punch

The 75kg boxer qualified for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics in emphatic fashion, becoming one of nine Indians to achieve the feat in Jordan.

R Vishal

· Mar 20, 2020 · 10:30 am

Coronavirus: Olympic boxing qualifier suspended after earlier decision to host behind closed doors

The Boxing Road to Tokyo event, which started on Saturday and was scheduled to run until March 24, will be stopped after the evening session.

AFP

· Mar 17, 2020 · 09:52 am

Coronavirus: Olympic boxing qualifiers in London takes place behind closed doors

The Boxing Road to Tokyo event in London, which has fighters from Europe competing, started on Saturday and is due to run until March 24.

AFP

· Mar 16, 2020 · 08:45 pm

Boxing: Tyson Fury won't lose world heavyweight title over doping allegation, says WBC chief

Fury had tested positive for nandrolone in 2015, which he subsequently blamed on eating uncastrated wild boar meat.

AFP

· Mar 15, 2020 · 07:30 pm

India’s Neeraj Goyat makes winning return to pro boxing, beats NZ’s Obedi Maguchi in two rounds

The 27-year-old was hospitalised after suffering severe injuries following a car accident in June last year.

Scroll Staff

· Mar 14, 2020 · 09:08 pm

Coronavirus: Boxers returning from Olympic qualifiers in Jordan will be home-quarantined, say BFI

A total of 13 boxers and almost an equal number of coaching staff will return to India on Thursday after bagging nine Olympic slots in the qualifiers.

Press Trust of India

· Mar 12, 2020 · 02:31 pm

Boxing: Simranjit, Vikas bag silver as Indian pugilists finish with nine Olympic quotas

The World Championships bronze medallist outboxed Australia’s Harrison Garside to win 4:1 on points.

Scroll Staff

· Mar 11, 2020 · 05:33 pm

Not big talks but performances create legacy: Mary Kom takes on critics after clinching Olympic spot

The 37-year-old was referring to the selection controversy before the qualifiers that led to Nikhat Zareen petitioning the sports minister to ensure a trial.

Press Trust of India

· Mar 11, 2020 · 02:17 pm

Boxing: Olympics-bound Vikas Krishan concedes qualifiers final due to eye injury, clinches silver

He sustained a cut on his left eyelid in the second round of the semi-final bout against Ablaikhan Zhussupov.

Press Trust of India

· Mar 11, 2020 · 11:50 am

Boxing: Vikas Krishan, Simranjit enter Olympic qualifiers final; Mary Kom, Amit Panghal win bronze

World silver medallist and top seed Panghal went down to Jianguan Hu of China in a split 3-2 decision.

Scroll Staff

· Mar 10, 2020 · 04:25 pm