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24 Jan 2022

Martin Malik sets world record in boxing punch

Eight-year-old child Martin Malik has so far held 8 world records and two national and two Asian records. Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra has also praised Martin for making a world record.

20 Mar 2021

Vijender Singh's unbeaten run in professional boxing ends

This was Vijender's first professional bout in more than 15 months. An eight-round duel, nicknamed 'Battle on Ship', turned out to be a one-sided affair. This was Lopsan's seventh pro bout while Vijender had played 12 before this one.

12 Mar 2021

Vijender Singh to fight Russian boxer Artysh Lopsan on March 19

The first-of-its-kind fight in India will be held on the rooftop deck of the Majestic Pride Casino Ship in Goa on March 19. Vijender Singh is unbeaten throughout his professional boxing career, carrying a record of 12-0 that includes eight knockouts. In six bouts, Lopsan has defeated four, including two knockouts, while registering one defeat and one draw.

22 Apr 2018

Watch: Amir Khan wins first fight in 2 years in 39 seconds

Former world champion Amir Khan returned to the ring with a bang on Saturday as he knocked out Phil Lo Greco in 39 seconds of his first fight in two years.

01 Apr 2018

Joshua beats Parker on points in world heavyweight title fight

The victory extended London 2012 Olympic champion Joshua's perfect pro record to 21 wins from as many bouts but was the first he'd failed to do so by a knockout.

24 Dec 2017

Ready for Amir Khan and more titles, says Vijender Singh

"He (Amir Khan) has boasted that he has two world titles, now I too have two world titles, so we should have a fight," said pro-boxer Vijender after defending his WBO titles on Saturday in Jaipur.

23 Dec 2017

Not taking it easy, says Vijender Singh ahead of WBO title defece

His unbeaten run notwithstanding, Indian boxing star Vijender Singh is not taking anything for granted as he gears up to defend his WBO Asia Pacific and Oriental titles against Ghana's Ernest Amuzu here on Friday.

21 Nov 2017

Vijender Singh to take on Rocky Fielding next year for super middleweight title

Indian pro boxing ace Vijender Singh will take on British and Commonwealth Super Middleweight champion Rocky Fielding, who will defend his newly acquired title on March 30, 2018, it was announced on Tuesday.

29 Oct 2017

Controversy as Anthony Joshua retains world heavyweight boxing titles

Carlos Takam complained it was a premature stoppage, which was jeered by Joshua’s fans, and the challenger was given warm applause afterwards.

Laishram Sarita

28 May 2017

Indian boxers Laishram Sarita, Pinki Jangra return to amateur fold after brief pro stint

The two boxers, who had signed up with the Indian Boxing Council (IBC), will be re-joining the national camp after submitting letters of apology to the Boxing Federation of India (BFI) for abruptly leaving the amateur circuit not too long back.

Laishram Sarita

29 Jan 2017

Laishram Sarita wins on pro debut; Pinki, Poon make winning starts

The Iron Lady of Indian boxing, Sarita won the bout by unanimous verdict.

Laishram Sarita

12 Jan 2017

Former world champion Laishram Sarita becomes 1st female boxer from India to turn pro

Sarita will become the first ever female boxer from India to step into the world of professional boxing at the Khuman Lampak Sports Complex indoor arena.

14 Nov 2016

Vijender Singh's title defence bout: Everything you need to know — Date, time, venue, opponent, weight class

The fight night will also feature top Indian boxers, including Akhil Kumar and Jitender Kumar, make their pro-boxing debut.

15 Jul 2016

Pro-boxing: Undefeated Vijender Singh confident of blowing away Kerry's 'Hope' in much-awaited bout

An August gathering of sporting legends, politicians and Bollywood celebrities will be in full attendance at the Thyagaraj stadium which is expected to draw a sizeable number of fans as well.

02 Jun 2016

Vijender Singh in no mood for Olympics, but Amir Khan keen to represent Pakistan in 2016 Rio Games

Professional boxers who are willing to compete in Rio will have to first qualify in a tournament to be held in Venezuela in early July.

13 May 2016

Vijender Singh registers sixth successive TKO win; finishes Andrzej Soldra of Poland in Rd. 3

Vijender will be fighting it out for the WBO Asia belt against a yet-to-be-named opponent in New Delhi on June 11.

11 May 2016

Friday the 13th! Andrzej Soldra promises undefeated Indian pro Vijender Singh a knockout blow

Soldra has the edge in experience over Vijender with 81 rounds under his belt compared to Indian boxer's 14.

07 May 2016

Undefeated Vijender Singh faces Poland's Andrzej Soldra ahead of WBO Asia Title Fight

The 30-year-old Indian is undefeated in five fights — winning them all by knockouts — in mere 14 rounds of action.

28 Apr 2016

Aware of Matiouze Royer's strenghts, Vijender Singh ready to spend more time in ring for fifth pro fight

Frenchman Royer has won 14 of his 44 bouts.

12 Mar 2016

Vijender Singh vs Alexander Horvath: Date, time, venue, TV listing, live streaming

Everything you need to know about Vijender Singh's fourth pro-boxing fight.

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