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Two-time world champion Nana Yaw Konadu, one of Ghana's most decorated boxers, takes the helm at PKO Boxing to protect athletes and develop future champions. The 60-year-old knockout artist brings decades of experience and a reputation for integrity to his new leadership role.
A Mississippi police chief became the oldest heavyweight boxer to win a professional fight at age 60, while his best friend won his comeback bout after 50 years away from the ring. The sold-out hometown event in Pascagoula delivered two inspiring victories that had the crowd on their feet.
Two-time heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua is fighting again in July, dedicating his comeback to the parents of two friends who died in a December car crash. The British boxer says he's standing strong "as a soldier" for their families as he prepares to face Kristian Prenga in what could lead to a historic showdown with Tyson Fury.
Olympic gold medalist Lin Yu-ting has been cleared to return to international boxing after World Boxing completed its eligibility review process. The Taiwanese boxer will compete at the Asian Boxing Championships starting March 29 in Mongolia.
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.
Japanese boxing superstar Naoya Inoue defended his world title against fellow undefeated fighter Junto Nakatani in what's being called Japan's biggest boxing match ever. The Monster proved why he's one of the world's best pound-for-pound fighters.
This July, San Francisco could make history by breaking the world record for largest boxing crowd, set 85 years ago with 135,132 fans. The outdoor event at Civic Center Plaza features a world championship fight and could draw the biggest live boxing audience ever.
British heavyweight Anthony Joshua is preparing for his return to the ring following a December car crash in Nigeria that killed two of his close friends. The Olympic champion says he's fighting with renewed purpose, standing strong for the parents of those he lost.
A chance Vegas conversation with action star Jason Statham has given Dutch kickboxing legend Rico Verhoeven an unexpected shot at boxing's world heavyweight title. The 35-year-old who overcame a turbulent childhood to dominate kickboxing for 12 years now faces boxing great Oleksandr Usyk in Egypt.
A new partnership between Ghana's boxing federation and international supporters promises to transform how young fighters from Accra's historic neighborhoods get their shot at greatness. The collaboration comes just as Ghana prepares to host the 2026 Amateur Boxing Championship.
After surviving a car crash that killed two close friends, heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua has found solace in the gym and is training harder than ever. His promoter says boxing has become his safe place during an incredibly difficult time.
Japan's Naoya Inoue successfully defended his undisputed super bantamweight championship against Junto Nakatani in a thrilling display of skill and determination. The victory cements Inoue's status as one of boxing's elite champions.
While tech giants cut jobs in the name of AI, cloud software company Box is doing the opposite. The company has created 13 new types of AI-focused roles and expects to reach 3,000 employees by early next year.
Luke Littler, 19, completed one of darts' most remarkable comebacks, rallying from a 5-0 deficit to defeat Gerwyn Price 6-5 in Dublin. The world champion's victory proves that no game is ever truly over.
The House passed groundbreaking boxing legislation that could transform the sport by allowing UFC-style promotion while strengthening fighter safety and pay. Named after the legendary champion, the bipartisan bill now heads to the Senate.
Two NHL goalies dropped their gloves in the first outdoor game goalie fight ever, and it turned into the spark that ignited the Tampa Bay Lightning's largest comeback in franchise history. Down 5-2 in the second period, the team rallied to win 6-5 after their goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy stood up for his teammate.
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.
World number one Luke Littler stunned a Dublin crowd by winning six straight legs to beat Gerwyn Price after trailing 5-0 in the Premier League Darts final. The 17-year-old even waved goodbye to fans thinking he was beaten before staging one of the sport's greatest comebacks.
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.
Two unbeaten Japanese boxing champions will face off at Tokyo's iconic stadium in May, creating one of the sport's most anticipated matchups of the year. The showdown promises to captivate fans across Japan and around the world.
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