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Former President Barack Obama is giving his autographed Muhammad Ali boxing gloves to his presidential library. The red Everlast gloves sat in the White House throughout Obama's presidency as a daily reminder of courage.
A retired deputy sheriff and his wife are volunteering their time to teach boxing classes that help people with Parkinson's disease improve their movement, balance, and mental health. For a year now, Jose and Maria Gonzalez have been building a supportive community while making measurable differences in their students' lives.
Pakistan's 5th National Women's Boxing Championship just shattered its own record with over 100 female athletes competing. In a country where women's sports face cultural resistance, this tournament marks a powerful shift toward gender equality in the ring.
Bilal Fawaz works four jobs including driving Uber to fund his boxing career, and this Saturday he fights for the British light-middleweight championship. Despite surviving childhood trafficking and three decades without a passport, the 37-year-old English champion refuses to give up on his dreams.
Boxing champion Claressa Shields made history by becoming the first undisputed heavyweight champion in women's boxing, a feat she never planned but now places her among legends like Ali and Tyson. The two-time Olympic gold medalist continues breaking barriers across weight classes while defending her titles.
Olympic champion Claressa Shields just signed the biggest contract in women's boxing history. The deal proves female athletes are finally getting the paydays they deserve.
Nigerian heavyweight Efe Ajagba demolished former champion Charles Martin with a stunning fourth-round knockout in Las Vegas, demanding his shot at boxing's elite. The 31-year-old's explosive victory proves he belongs among the sport's top contenders.
President Claudia Sheinbaum used a boxing event to deliver a powerful message to Mexican women and girls: there are no limits to what they can achieve. Mexico's first female president called out gender-based career discouragement, even from families.
Former heavyweight champion Tyson Fury ended his retirement after a tragic accident reminded him that tomorrow isn't guaranteed. The boxer's return was inspired by fellow champion Anthony Joshua losing two close friends in a car crash.
Efe Ajagba delivered a powerful fourth-round knockout against former world champion Charles Martin, cementing his place among boxing's heavyweight elite. The Nigerian fighter's dominant performance in Las Vegas announced his arrival as a serious title contender.
Adam Congiu beat cancer, returned to the ring, and never stopped giving back to the sport that gave him purpose. Now the "Hitman" is being honored as a Niagara boxing legend at 53.
Boxing legend Mike Tyson is stepping up to save American boxing with a new invitational tournament in Las Vegas. The Hall of Famer wants to rebuild the grassroots boxing scene that once produced champions like himself.
Mexico just launched a program that pays 5,000 professional boxers $550 monthly to teach kids boxing and keep them engaged in positive activities. The initiative tackles two problems at once: giving struggling fighters steady income while reaching 100,000 young people nationwide.
Andrei Arlovski just became a world heavyweight champion at age 47 after beating cancer three times. The bare-knuckle boxing champion used his victory speech to inspire others fighting the disease.
Andre Arlovski, who beat cancer three times, just became bare-knuckle boxing's heavyweight champion at age 47. His message to others fighting cancer: "Don't give up."
Boxing legend Mike Tyson reveals how he transformed his health after years of poor eating nearly cost him his life. The former heavyweight champion went from eating bowls of Captain Crunch for breakfast to a simple diet that saved his future. ##
Indian boxers are bringing home a medal haul from Spain, with 19 athletes guaranteed podium finishes at the Boxam Elite International tournament. Former world champions and rising stars alike dominated their matches, showcasing the country's growing boxing prowess.
India's boxing team is on fire at the BOXAM Elite International tournament, with Olympic medalist Lovlina Borgohain leading a perfect 11-win sweep on opening day. From veterans to rising stars, every Indian boxer advanced to the next round in a stunning display of dominance.
A major boxing championship featuring fighters from across Africa will celebrate the legacy of a beloved Nigerian market leader and mother. The April event showcases rising talent while honoring a woman who inspired a nation.
Three Nigerian boxing stars are on the verge of making history, with championship fights lined up throughout 2026. From a 21-year-old prodigy to a groundbreaking female fighter, Nigeria's boxing future has never looked brighter. #
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