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Bakhodir Jalolov of Uzbekistan (right) in action against India’s Satish Kumar at the Tokyo Olympics. Uzbekistan, one of the most successful Olympic boxing nations, has joined the new Asian body. Photo: Reuters
IOC

World Boxing announces creation of Asian confederation not linked to IBA

The 55-member World Boxing is looking to fill the void left by the Russian-led IBA, which was stripped of recognition last year by the IOC.

Celebrity Families

Who is Jake and Logan Paul’s mum, Pam Stepnick, who dissed Mike Tyson?

Fame and celebrity

Meet Sydney Thomas, the ring girl from the Jake Paul – Mike Tyson fight

What time is Tyson v Paul? How to watch and do I need a Netflix subscription?

All the information ahead of the weekend’s super fight between Mike Tyson and YouTuber Jake Paul.

Mike Tyson, left, and Jake Paul, right, pose for photos during a news conference promoting their coming boxing bout. Photo: AP

Boxer Haider dies two weeks after collapsing following fight with China’s Zhou

The 25-year-old had been in a coma in hospital since the fight in the Fijian capital against Chinese boxer Zhou Runqi on October 26.

Hong Kong hosts first title fight in 5 years, with local boxer Pradhan starring

Pradhan will face Thailand’s Passakron Yakkala while also on the agenda at PMQ Qube is Ruru Yang, the island’s first female world champion.

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China’s Zhang wants shot at Dubois’ title after brutal Joshua KO at Wembley

It is unclear what Dubois’ plans are for his next fight, with a rematch against Anthony Joshua or Oleksandr Usyk on the cards.

Chinese heavyweight Zhang Zhilei has called on IBF world champion Daniel Dubois to give him his shot after the Brit’s KO victory over Anthony Joshua. Photo: Reuters
Anthony Joshua

Joshua bids to emulate Ali as 3-time champ by beating Dubois in front of 95,000

The 2012 London Olympic champion is looking to complete his late-career rebuild by beating his compatriot and reclaim the IBF belt at Wembley.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Oscar De La Hoya’s ‘racy’ girlfriend, former golfer Holly Sonders?

Former professional boxer Oscar De La Hoya and his girlfriend Holly Sonders aren’t ashamed to flaunt their relationship – or their bodies – for the world to see … here’s what you need to know

Netflix

Tyson feels good after health scare, is ready for his rescheduled bout with Paul

The fighters have restarted the build-up to their rescheduled match after the initial date was postponed because the former world heavyweight champion had an ulcer problem.

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, 58, told a pre-fight press conference that he had resumed training for the bout and was feeling fine. Photo: EPA-EFE
ONE Championship

Rizin kick-boxer Anpo hints at ONE hook-up but boxer Garcia a possible diversion

After seeming to beat boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, the Japanese star could join the MMA outift – but Garcia wants revenge for the Filipino first.

Japanese MMA star Rukiya Anpo (left) seemed to dominate Philippines boxing legend Manny Pacquiao in their drawn exhibition boxing match last month. Photo: AFP
Algeria

Olympic gold-winning boxer Imane Khelif given street parade on return to Algeria

Khelif hailed as an inspiration during hometown welcome, days after she filed a criminal complaint for cyber-harassment in France.

France

Musk, Rowling named in cyberbullying suit by Olympic boxing star Imane Khelif

Khelif, who won an Olympic gold medal in women’s boxing in Paris, faced intense scrutiny over her biological sex and gender identity.

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Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Coach says J.K. Rowling powered Lin Yu-ting to boxing gold, calls IBA ‘a lunatic’

Tseng Tzu-chiang says Harry Potter author is ‘pride of Taiwan’ after she entered gender row surrounding Lin and Algeria’s Imane Khelif.

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Gold medallist Lin Yu-ting is overcome on the podium after winning the women’s boxing 57kg final. Photo: AFP
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Chinese boxer Wu hails Cuban coach’s influence on gold medal run in Paris

Wu Yu says she felt as though winning was her mission, and did not know if it would be her only chance to compete at a Games.

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China gold medallist Wu Yu salutes her nation’s flag during the medal ceremony. Photo: Reuters
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

China, Panama boxers shadow each other on path to Paris Olympics gold

Li Qian and Atheyna Bylon will fight for the women’s 75kg title at Roland Garros on Sunday, with some remarkable resemblances between them.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Lin Yu-ting ready to give it everything in pursuit of Olympic glory

Chinese Taipei boxer will fight Poland’s Julia Szeremeta on Sunday with both gold and history on the line.

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Paris 2024 Olympic Games

How is gender defined in sport?

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Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Opinion | Lord have Bercy: Canada, foreign journalists crowded out at Olympic basketball

The Canadians had little chance against a good French team backed by partisan fans – moving to the next venue proved just as tough for some.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Who is boxer Lin Yu-ting, who’s been caught in an Olympics gender row?

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has faced similar criticism – but neither athlete is known to identify as transgender, and the International Olympic Committee has defended both

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Boxer Lin Yu-ting cannot hold back tears after edging into semi-finals

Lin beats Bulgarian Svetlana Staneva in women’s 57kg category and says home support is carrying her to gold.

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Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting acknowledges the crowd after beating Bulgaria’s Svetlana Staneva in the women’s 57kg quarter-final. Photo: AFP
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Chinese Taipei boxer Lin gives press cold shoulder after winning first Paris bout

Boxer involved in gender controversy along with Algeria’s Imane Khelif beat Uzbekistan’s Sitora Turdibekova by a unanimous decision to reach women’s under-57kg quarter-finals.

Chinese Taipei’s Lin Yu-ting (left) declared winner against Uzbekistan’s Sitora Turdibekova in their women’s 57kg preliminary match in Paris. Photo: AP
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Olympic hopefuls fight their way out of poverty

Fame and celebrity

Who is boxer Ryan Garcia’s ex-wife and baby mama, Andrea Celina?

Controversial boxer Ryan Garcia has reportedly been harassing his ex-wife and mother to two of his children, Andrea Celina – here’s what you need to know about the former model

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Several champions in Paris to defend titles in what could be boxing’s last hurrah

The women’s field is bigger than ever, but this could be the last year boxing is held at the Olympics after a century of competition.

Cuba’s Julio Cesar La Cruz is taking a shot at joining the exclusive club of three-time gold medalists in boxing. Photo: AP
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

This Philippines boxing gym has produced 8 of the country’s 70 Olympians

Located in a region which has some of the country’s starkest rich-poor divides, children spar in the Bago City gymnasium after school before sleeping under the ring’s canvas at night.

Youths shadow boxing in the ring during training at a boxing gym in Bago City. Photo: AFP
Manny Pacquiao

Pacquiao gets new opponent for Japan exhibition fight after Suzuki cries off hurt

The 45-year-old multiple world champion from the Philippines will now face Japanese mixed martial artist Rukiya Anpo on July 28 in Saitama in a 68kg 3-round boxing bout.

Chinese boxer Zhang Zhilei eyes Anthony Joshua match-up after Deontay Wilder KO

Zhang won a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics but his career has been full of complications which prevented him from competing with the very best in the sport.

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From featherweight to heavyweight and from all around the world, South China Morning Post brings you the latest news from the world of boxing, as well as boxing-related stories and features.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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