boxing News Archive

'Ali on 2008 U.S. Olympic boxing team (New York Daily News)
It's hard to tell just which event Sadam Ali is most excited about - earning a spot on the 2008 U.S. Olympic boxing team or the recent birth of his brother, Adam. "I have four sisters and this is my first brother," Ali said.

'Boxing gets its act together, pushes reform movement into Olympics (AP via Yahoo! Philippines News)
For nearly a quarter-century, boxing has been the Olympics' little embarrassment _ the brawling, unpleasant relative you'd prefer to keep away from the biggest party of the year.

'BOXING: Klitschko knocks out former sparring partner Thompson in 11th round (The Santa Rosa Press Democrat)
BERLIN - Wladimir Klitschko knocked out former sparring partner Tony Thompson in the 11th round to successfully defend his heavyweight titles Saturday.

'U.S. Olympic Boxing Team Inspires Children (The Epoch Times)
NEW YORK-Boxers and coaches from the U.S. Olympic boxing team visited the Boys and Girls Club of East Harlem on July 10, teaching campers through a boxing inspired workout and signing autographs. C...

'Calzaghe to face Jones Jr in farewell boxing match (AFP via Yahoo! News)
World champion at two different weights Joe Calzaghe will face American legend Roy Jones Jr in the Welshman's farewell fight, according to www.boxingtalk.com on Saturday.

'Boxing trainer Roach teams up with Arlovski for Affliction (Sports Illustrated)
Despite being different sports with different skill sets, the hot button topic of mixed martial arts vs. boxing continues to grow within combat sports fans across the globe. Everyone from fighters to promoters to fans and critics alike have weighed in on the topic, but now the sports have started to bleed together as top boxing trainers have added MMA fighters to their list of clients.

'Meet the two grannies who can't get enough of Nintendo Wii boxing (New Kerala)
London, July 11: If you think Nintendo Wii boxing is something which only young ones are glued to, then Rose Sanders and Violet Gyves will make you reconsider your thoughts.