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Boxing Great Floyd Mayweather Offers Prayers At Mumbai’s Shri Siddhivinayak Temple – Watch | Boxing News

Professional boxing legend Floyd Mayweather Jr on Monday said he is eager to participate in an exhibition fight in India this year and the possibility of an opponent from the host nation cannot be ruled out. The 47-year-old former boxing champion boasts of a perfect 50-0 record in the professional circuit, which includes 27 knockouts. "It's possible. I look forward to having an exhibition over here in 2024. We are looking for a solid name as a solid opponent," Mayweather told PTI over phone from Mumbai. "I'm pretty sure that I'll find the right opponent. It's all about taking things to the next level, with all the amazing people here anything is possible," he added. Asked if he would be open to taking on a challenger from India, Mayweather replied in the affirmative."I have a team, they...
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Mohammed Hussamuddin Loses To CWG Champion, Bows Out Of World Olympic Boxing Qualifier | Boxing News

File image of Mohammed Hussamuddin© TwitterWorld Championships bronze medallist Mohammed Hussamuddin made a disappointing return to competitive boxing after an injury lay-off, losing 0-4 to Ireland's Jude Gallagher in the men's 57kg clash at the 1st World Olympic Boxing Qualifier in Busto Arsizio, Italy. Hussamuddin, had earlier received a first-round bye. Competing for the first time since the 2023 World Championships quarterfinals when he injured his left knee, Hussamudin took some time to settle in which allowed his opponent Birmingham CWG champion to take a lead with his technical prowess.The youngster used speed and agility to his advantage, pocketing the first round 5-0.The Hyderabad-born boxer did try to cover lost ground in round two but his comeback became even more difficult a...
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Indian Boxer Nishant Dev Makes Winning Start At Olympic Qualifier; Shiva, Ankushita Lose | Boxing News

World Championships bronze medallist Nishant Dev gave India its first win at the 1st World Olympic Boxing Qualifier, defeating Britain's Lewis Richardson by a 3-1 split decision in the men's 71kg category in Busto Arsizio, Italy. Nishant was aggressive right from the word go against the 2022 Commonwealth Games bronze medallist, and won the first round of his bout 4-1 on Tuesday. The 23-year-old Indian became even more dominant in the second round using his long reach and delivered some effective right hooks to comfortably win 5-0.He put forward a controlled performance in the third round as well and avoided multiple attacks from his opponent while trying to protect his lead and ultimately won the round of 64 bout by a split decision.Six-time Asian Championships medallist Shiva Thapa (63...
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India’s Horrid Run Continues, Lakshya Chahar Knocked Out Of World Olympic Boxing Qualifier | Boxing News

Lakshya Chahar in action© TwitterReigning national champion Lakshya Chahar became the fourth Indian boxer to crash out in the opening round of the first World Olympic Boxing Qualifier in Busto Arsizio, Italy. Competing in the men's 80kg event, Chahar was knocked out in the third round by 2021 Asian Championships silver medallist Gheshlaghi Meysam of Iran on Monday. Having lost the first round 2-3, Chahar got himself back in the game by taking the second round 3-2. He was level on three cards before he suffered a knock out in the final round.All four Indian boxers, who have taken the ring here, have failed to move to the second round.World Championships bronze medallist Deepak Bhoria (51kg), Asian Games bronze medallist Narender Berwal ( 92kg) and Commonwealth Games bronze medallist Jais...
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Pakistani Boxer Embarrasses Own Country, Disappears After Stealing Money In Italy | Boxing News

Zohaib Rasheed stole money and went missing in Italy© X (Twitter)A Pakistani boxer has disappeared in Italy after stealing money from a teammate's bag, the Pakistan Amateur Boxing Federation said on Tuesday. Zohaib Rasheed has gone to Italy to take part in an Olympic qualifying tournament. A senior official of the federation said they had brought it to the notice of the Pakistan Embassy in Italy and also filed a police report about the incident."It is most embarrassing for the federation and country the way Zohaib Rasheed has behaved as he had gone there as part of a five-member squad to take part in an Olympic qualifying tournament," the national federation's secretary, Colonel Nasir Ahmed said.Zohaib had won a bronze medal in last year's Asian Boxing Championships and was regarded as ...
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Indian Boxers Renew Quest For Paris Olympics 2024 Quota In Italy | Boxing News

The seasoned Shiva Thapa, Deepak Bhoria and Nishant Dev will be among nine Indian boxers fighting it out for Paris Olympic berths at the 1st World Qualification Tournament, starting in Busto Arsizio, Italy on Sunday. Seven men and two women from India will be aiming to secure Olympic berths at the qualifiers being conducted by the Paris 2024 Boxing Unit (PBU), an ad-hoc body created by the International Olympic Committee Executive Board. The tournament has 49 quota places on offer and a boxer will be assured of a Paris ticket after reaching the semifinals.In the women's 60kg category, however, there will be a box-off between the losing semifinalists to decide the Olympic berths as only three spots are available.While several boxers have already obtained quota places via their respective...
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Sachin, Amit Panghal Clinch Gold At Strandja Memorial Tournament | Boxing News

Commonwealth Games gold medallist Amit Panghal and national champion Sachin delivered stellar performances to clinch gold medals at the 75th Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria, on Sunday. Amit Panghal (51kg) pulled off a stunning 5-0 win over reigning world champion Sanzhar Tashkenbay. Much like his previous performances in the tournament, Amit dominated his opponent with pinpoint precision and speed in his attack. The national champion Amit was on target on most occasions with his trademark jab and left hook and didn't let loose the grip of the bout even for a second. As t...
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Lovlina Borgohain Suffers Shock Loss By Disqualification; Nikhat, Sakshi Progress At Strandja Memorial | Boxing News

Olympic bronze medallist Lovlina Borgohain (75kg) suffered a shock loss by disqualification (DSQ) to Ireland's O'Rourke Aoife in the opening round of the 75th Strandja Memorial Tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria on Monday. The referee disqualified Borgohain 1 minute 18 seconds into round three of the pre-quarterfinal bout after the reigning world champion received her third warning for excessive grappling. The 26-year-old Borgohain, who has already qualified for the Paris Olympics, won the first two rounds 3-2 but had a point deducted in each of the rounds, which left her trailing with three ...
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With Dingko Singh’s Magic Words Ringing In Her Ears, Elangbam Picks KIYG Silver | Boxing News

A prodigy of the famed boxing coach Leishangthem Ibomcha Singh, and then a trainee under late Asian Games medallist Dingko Singh, Manipur's Elangbam Thoicha Devi had no inclination towards the sport before she met the duo. Elangbam started her career as a football player on the insistence of her father before a chance meeting with the boxing duo, made her fall for the combat sport in which she finds herself a late bloomer. “I started as a footballer as my father wanted to see me in the state team, but then I was always fascinated by individual sports, and when I saw other boxers being co...