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A coal mine worker from tiny Dysart, Australia, spends her days driving dump trucks and her evenings training on a converted tennis court her dad calls "the prison yard." Now she's a USA Elite Women's Champion inspiring a boxing boom in her remote Queensland town.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A New Zealand boxing charity packed 330 people into a hotel ballroom and raised tens of thousands of dollars to keep its doors open for hundreds of community members each week. The Friday night gala featured world champion boxers, rugby legends, and actors who came together to support Victory Boxing's free programs.
Over 70,000 fans packed SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles to watch Team USA dominate Paraguay 4-1 in their home-soil World Cup opener. The victory sparked massive celebrations as Americans witnessed their team's dream start to the tournament.
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.
The U.S. men's hockey team dominated Slovakia 6-2 in their Olympic semifinal, setting up a dream gold medal showdown with Canada on Sunday. Jack Hughes led the charge with two goals in six minutes as Team USA proved they're ready for hockey's biggest stage.
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.
The United States men's hockey team delivered their best performance of the 2026 Olympics, dominating Slovakia 6-2 to advance to Sunday's gold medal showdown against rival Canada. After struggling offensively in their quarterfinal squeaker against Sweden, Team USA found their rhythm at exactly the right moment.
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.
Troy Dunn survived dislocations, concussions, and a ruptured gut to become Australia's only Professional Bull Riders World Champion. Now in his 50s, he's found boxing easier on his body and won silver at an international masters championship.
The United States made Olympic history by winning their fifth consecutive Paralympic ice hockey gold medal, becoming the first nation to sweep all three hockey golds at a single Winter Games. Jack Wallace scored a hat-trick as Team USA dominated Canada 6-2 in Milano.
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.
Latvian hockey fans attending the Winter Olympics held up Greenland's flag during the USA-Denmark game, turning a sporting event into a moment of European solidarity. Despite the political gesture, American fans and players kept the focus on celebration, with Team USA rallying for a 6-3 victory.
Aaron Judge led Team USA to their first World Baseball Classic victory over Mexico since 2006, thrilling a packed Houston crowd with a two-run homer and a game-saving throw. The win puts Team USA in control of Pool B with pure joy and patriotic pride on display.
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.
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