IBF set for SGM to plan breakthrough in suspension logjam

Last Updated: Wednesday, January 22, 2014, 21:11

In a desperate bid to get its international suspension lifted in the next couple of months, the Indian Boxing Federation is planning to call a Special General Meeting to work out the date for an AGM where the schedule for a fresh election would be finalised.

Puglist Mary Kom encourages women to up sports to fight crime

Last Updated: Friday, January 17, 2014, 13:14

Concerned at the alarming rise of violence against women, five-time world boxing champion and Olympic medallist Mary Kom on Thursday urged women to take up sports for self-defence and to stay fit.

Evander Holyfield says can cope without food in `Celebrity Big Brother`

Last Updated: Saturday, January 4, 2014, 23:01

Evander Holyfield has said that he can survive without food in ` Celebrity Big Brother `, should the housemates lose out on their shopping budget.

Indian boxers Shiva, Sumit bag WSB contracts

Last Updated: Monday, December 30, 2013, 21:01

In what would come as a massive shot in the arm for Indian boxing, the promising duo of Shiva Thapa and Sumit Sangwan has signed up for Team USA in the World Series of Boxing, making them the first from the country to compete for a foreign outfit in the semi-professional event.

Mayweather taunts `leftover` Pacquiao, `con man` Amir Khan on social media

Last Updated: Sunday, December 29, 2013, 18:47

Undefeated American boxing star Floyd Mayweather Jr. has reportedly taken to the social media to taunt potential opponents Manny Pacquiao and Amir Khan, calling them `con artist` and `leftover` respectively.

Autobiography of Mary Kom released in Manipur

Last Updated: Thursday, December 19, 2013, 14:36

Olympic bronze-medallist and five-time world champion woman boxer M C Mary Kom`s autobiography "Unbreakable" was released here at the premises of Imphal College.

I am not retiring, says Mary Kom

Last Updated: Friday, December 13, 2013, 22:14

Tired of answering constant queries about her retirement plans, Olympic bronze-medallist and five-time world champion boxer M C Mary Kom on friday pleaded to be left alone, saying she does not wish to call it quits.

Mary Kom to start training for Rio Olympics

Last Updated: Wednesday, December 11, 2013, 20:25

Olympic bronze medallist boxer, M C Mary Kom on wednesday said she would soon start full-time preparations for next year`s Rio Olympics and expressed confidence of winning a gold in the mega sporting event.

Big B unveils Mary Kom`s autobiography

Last Updated: Monday, December 9, 2013, 23:57

Olympic medal-winning boxer M.C. Mary Kom has made innumerable contributions in breaking stereotypes about women, especially from the northeast, megastar Amitabh Bachchan said Monday.

Cuba faces tough WSB bout against Russia

Last Updated: Friday, November 29, 2013, 19:46

Cuban boxers are preparing to face a strong Russian team Dec 6 at the Sport City Coliseum here following their victories at their debut in the World Series of Boxing (WSB).

Mike Tyson wants to star in `Downtown Abbey`

Last Updated: Friday, November 29, 2013, 16:27

Mike Tyson has revealed that he wants a role in ` Downtown Abbey` as he really likes the show and is sure they would give him a part.

Lennox Lewis vows to learn from `Murray mistake` if presents BBC sports award again

Last Updated: Wednesday, November 27, 2013, 15:51

Former world heavy weight boxing champion Lennox Lewis has vowed to make amends and learn from his mistakes if he gets to present the BBC Sports Personality of the Year award again.