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San Antonio Boxer Wins Gold, Eyes 2028 Olympics
SportsMar 25

San Antonio Boxer Wins Gold, Eyes 2028 Olympics

Christian "Sonic" Paez just became the only American to win gold at the World Boxing Futures Cup in Bangkok, and now the 19-year-old has his sights set on ending a 24-year Olympic drought. The Southwest High School graduate won six fights in eight days to claim the top prize in the 55-kilogram division.

Google News - Olympic Medal2 min read
Olympic Boxer Lin Yu-ting Cleared to Compete Again
SportsMar 21

Olympic Boxer Lin Yu-ting Cleared to Compete Again

Taiwan's Olympic gold medalist Lin Yu-ting can return to international boxing after completing World Boxing's new eligibility review process. The decision ends months of uncertainty for the champion who faced intense scrutiny during the 2024 Paris Olympics.

Japan Today2 min read
Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting Cleared to Box After Eligibility Review
SportsMar 21

Taiwan's Lin Yu-ting Cleared to Box After Eligibility Review

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.

Al Jazeera English2 min read
Belfast Boxer Becomes Two-Time Champion at 37
SportsMar 15

Belfast Boxer Becomes Two-Time Champion at 37

Anthony Cacace proved age is just a number by winning his second world boxing title at 37, defeating champion Jazza Dickens in Dublin. The Belfast fighter now has his sights set on unifying the super-featherweight division.

Sky Sports2 min read
Boxer Josh Kelly Wins First World Title in Newcastle
SportsFeb 1

Boxer Josh Kelly Wins First World Title in Newcastle

Josh Kelly danced his way to becoming Sunderland's first world boxing champion, outpointing Bakhram Murtazaliev in a thrilling 12-round battle. The 31-year-old overcame knockdowns and his own mental health struggles to claim the IBF light-middleweight title in front of 4,000 roaring fans.

BBC Sport2 min read
Sunderland's Josh Kelly Wins World Title After Knockdown
SportsFeb 1

Sunderland's Josh Kelly Wins World Title After Knockdown

Josh Kelly bounced back from a brutal ninth-round knockdown to win the IBF light-middleweight championship in front of his home crowd in Newcastle. The 31-year-old became Sunderland's first-ever world boxing champion and handed his Russian opponent his first professional loss.

Sky Sports2 min read