World Boxing: Vijender in pre-quarters, Nanao outMILAN - India’s Olympic bronze medallist Vijender Singh moved into the second round of World Boxing Championships with a 14-8 win over Belgibayev Azamat of Kazakhstan in the 75 kilogram category. Watson plays down tiff with Lee over Ashes comebackLONDON - Australian all-rounder Shane Watson has played down his reported tiff with fellow pace bowler Brett Lee over his comments about Lee’s fitness ahead of last month’s Headingly Ashes Test. Nanao in second round of World Boxing ChampionshipsMILAN - Indian boxer Thokchom Nanao Singh shocked his Azerbaijani opponent Mamishzade Elvin with a 21-6 win the 48 kilogram section to move into the second round of the World Championships. Boxing champion Nonito Donaire recovering from bout of dengue feverChampion boxer Nonito Donaire is recovering from a frightening bout of dengue fever that put him in the hospital with a 104-degree temperature, his manager told The Associated Press on Thursday. Jai Bhagwan in second round of World BoxingMILAN - India’s Jai Bhagawan defeated Rodriguez Angel of Venezuela in the 60 kg category to advance to the second round of the World Boxing Championships here. Joe Frazier thinks Wesley Snipes will be ‘good fit’ to portray his mentorNEW YORK - Former Olympic champion Joe Frazier may not be sure who should portray him a film on his life, but he does have some recommendation for the role of his uncle and mentor, Rock. Column: Floyd Mayweather Jr. returning to the ring with an armored car to hold all the lootLAS VEGAS — Floyd Mayweather Jr. didn’t bring the Rolls, which was probably a smart idea. Even in a town that celebrates the outlandish it tends to attract attention, especially from the police. “Money” Mayweather returning to the ring with an armored car to hold all the lootLAS VEGAS — Floyd Mayweather Jr. didn’t bring the Rolls, which was probably a smart idea. Even in a town that celebrates the outlandish it tends to attract attention, especially from the police. Muhammad Ali given huge Irish hero’s welcomeBELFAST - Former World Heavyweight Champion Muhammad Ali was given an Irish hero’s welcome on Tuesday at Turnpike Road from where his great-grandfather Abe Grady set out for the New World almost 150 years ago. Obama hosts dinner, praises American Muslims’ contributions in celebration of RamadanWASHINGTON — President Barack Obama on Tuesday praised American Muslims for enriching the nation’s culture at a dinner to celebrate the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. Salman Khan to promote Indian footballNEW DELHI - All India Football Federation (AIFF) has roped in Bollywood star Salman Khan as its brand ambassador. Boxing legend Muhammad Ali traces Irish roots, will be honored in great-grandfather’s hometownDUBLIN — Boxing legend Muhammad Ali is on a sentimental journey to see his little-known Irish roots. Mary Kom, Sushil signed by IOS SportsNEW DELHI - Khel Ratna awardees - boxer M.C. Mary Kom and wrestler Sushil Kumar - have been signed by the sports management company Infinity Optimal Solutions Pvt. Ltd. (IOS Sports) for four years. Woman boxer Laishram Sarita Devi crowned with Arjuna AwardTHOUBAL - Laishram Sarita Devi, a seven times gold medallist in various international women’s boxing tourneys has been bestowed with the Arjuna Award, India’s prime honour for sportspersons. arita Devi (24) hails from Thoubal in Manipur. Arturo Gatti’s wife to sue Brazilian state, citing wrongful imprisonment in boxer’s deathSAO PAULO — The wife of boxer Arturo Gatti intends to sue the state of Pernambuco for arresting her as a prime suspect in her husband’s death a month ago. Ali visit to Hatton’s health center took him by surpriseLONDON - Boxing legend Ricky Hatton admitted his “jaw hit the floor” when he met his all-time hero Muhammad Ali. Indian pugilists hope to break jinx in World Boxing ChampionshipNEW DELHI - Pugilists of the Indian boxing team have underwent last-minute practice session ahead of the World Boxing Championship to be held at Milan in Italy next month and are hopeful of breaking the duck this time. Ricky Hatton is inspired by The Greatest but not yet ready to get back in ringMANCHESTER, England — Ricky Hatton welcomed Muhammad Ali to his gym Wednesday and said that not even a meeting with The Greatest could persuade him to get back in the ring again. Wozniacki credits boxing for improved game, Davydenko advances after 22-point tiebreaker
Las Vegas police seek associate of company promoting Mayweather Jr., suspected in shootingLAS VEGAS — Authorities investigating a shooting outside a skating rink were seeking an associate of the company that promoted boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr., Las Vegas police said Monday night. Mayweather-Marquez pay-per-view fight to be shown in 170 theaters nationwideNEW YORK — Boxing is coming back to the big screen. Mayweather-Marquez fight to be shown in 170 theaters nationwide, as well as on pay-per-viewNEW YORK — Boxing is coming back to the big screen. Gill visits Commonwealth Games sitesNEW DELHI - Union Minister for Youth Affairs and Sports MS Gill on Monday visited stadiums in the national capital to have a comprehensive review of the construction progress for the 2010 Commonwealth Games. ‘I really think Ali feared me’, says ‘Smoking’ Joe FrazierLONDON - Former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Joe Frazier, who is famous for his trilogy of Heavyweight Championship fights with Muhammad Ali, has said that he still retains a disdain for the treatment he received from Ali. Cuba has no plan to field female boxing team when sport debuts in 2012 London GamesHAVANA — Cuba has no intention of fielding a team in women’s boxing when the event makes its Olympic debut at the 2012 London Games, according to the president of the Cuban boxing federation. Nevada athletics regulators approve instant replay for boxing, MMA on fight-ending injuriesLAS VEGAS — Nevada could start using instant replay in boxing and mixed martial arts within a month to help referees review crucial or controversial moments at the end of fights. Olympic bronze medallist Vijender ranked World No.2NEW DELHI - Indian Olympic bronze medallist Vijender Singh has been ranked second in the 75 kg category by the International Boxing Association (AIBA). Showtime boxing announcer Nick Charles takes leave of absence to fight cancerLOS ANGELES — Showtime boxing announcer Nick Charles has taken a leave of absence while battling bladder cancer. Partnership with boxing promoter Dino Duva will help train, market Chinese national teamNEW YORK — Boxing promoter Dino Duva sat inside Workers Indoor Arena during last summer’s Beijing Olympics and watched the Chinese team win two gold medals, a silver and a bronze in a surprising show of strength. Muhammad Ali beats Bradman!MELBOURNE - Former World Heavyweight Boxing Champion Muhammad Ali, 67, has been named the greatest sports star by Australia’s No. 1 sporting magazine Alpha. Female ski jumpers send letter to IOC president about inclusion in Vancouver GamesVANCOUVER, British Columbia — Women’s boxing is in. So how about women’s ski jumping in the Olympics? Teary-eyed Tyson still coping with his daughter’s demiseLONDON - Boxing legend Mike Tyson is still battling to stop himself from crying over the death of his four-year-old daughter three months ago. “I’ve jumped out of the frying pan into the fire”, says ex-boxing champLONDON - Retired British boxing champion Chris Eubank has lost his famous lisp after spending 31,000 pounds on dental work, but has gained a comic whistle. Fighting for 2 worlds: Champion Nonito Donaire seeks space between Bay Area, PhilippinesSAN CARLOS, California — When Nonito Donaire fights Panama’s Rafael Concepcion in Las Vegas on Saturday, the recent IBF flyweight champion will take the next step toward an American dream he started as a picked-upon 10-year-old in the Philippine province of Bohol. Hit the road, Chris: Heavyweight Arreola finally starts jogging to prepare for KlitschkoLOS ANGELES — If anybody still doubts Chris Arreola’s determination to become the first boxer of Mexican heritage to win a world heavyweight title, he wants it known that he has taken an unprecedented step in his unbeaten career. |
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