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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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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

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.

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.

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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The Paris prosecutor’s office opened an investigation after Algerian Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif filed a complaint regarding cyber-harassment. Photo: AFP

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

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, 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.

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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Lin Yu-ting is fighting to become the first woman to win boxing gold at an Olympics for Chinese Taipei. Photo: TNS

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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.

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

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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

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.

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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

Ryan Garcia and Andrea Celina were married and have two children together – now they’re embroiled in a bitter online dispute. Photo: @kingryan/Instagram

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

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.

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.

Zhang Zhilei recently delivered a brutal knockout of Deontay Wilder to make the boxing world sit up and take notice. Photo: Xinhua

Philippine boxing great Pacquiao in talks over comeback, title fight ‘far away’

The multiple world champion, 45, quit the sport in 2021 but will face a Japanese MMA fighter next month, and is in talks with Mario Barrios.

Former Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao saus he is in early talks to face the American Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight world title. Photo: AP

Who is Madonna’s rumoured new boyfriend, pro boxer Richard Riakporhe?

An undefeated professional boxer and a runway model for Dior and Burberry, Riakporhe will battle Chris Billam-Smith for the title of WBO world cruiserweight champion in London this month

Zhang knocks out Wilder in heavyweight clash, eyes shot at Parker’s interim title

Chinese heavyweight Zhang Zhilei sends American Deontay Wilder crashing to canvas in fifth round of final fight on 5v5 card in Saudi Arabia.

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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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