Boxing
Claressa Shields admits she ‘said stuff to get into people’s heads’ ahead of her victory over Savannah Marshall
October 17, 2022
“I knew it would be a challenging fight but you just have to say stuff to get into people’s heads,” Claressa Shields admits she tried to gain a psychological edge ahead of her victor... Read More
‘Winner will be biggest name in women’s boxing,’ says Ben Shalom | Claressa Shields vs Savannah Marshall
September 30, 2022
“Claressa Shields and Savannah Marshall are two fighters at their very peak with no doubt in their minds,” says promoter Ben Shalom. “This can be one of the biggest nights for the sp... Read More
‘I’ll be ready in December’ insists Anthony Joshua in response to Tyson Fury’s offer of British heavyweight clash
September 6, 2022
Tyson Fury has called out Anthony Joshua for a “Battle of Britain”; Joshua responds on Twitter, saying he would be ready to fight in December; Oleksandr Usyk is not expected to be ready fo... Read More
Achieng vs Basheel: Long-awaited boxing bout finally goes down
October 22, 2021
The long wait is over as the vacant Commonwealth Light Welterweight title is up for grabs on Mashujaa day in Nairobi when Kenya’s Sarah Achieng takes on Anisha Basheel at Charter Hall, Nairobi. The bo... Read More
Achieng vs Basheel: Pugilists raring to go in Commonwealth light-welterweight title fight
October 20, 2021
Sarah Achieng and Anisha Basheel met for the first time Tuesday morning during the weigh-in and face-off at Charter Hall from 11am, just a day before they took on each other in the ring on Wednesday. ... Read More
Boxing: Anisha Basheel replaces compatriot Chisale as Sarah Achieng opponent
October 10, 2021
Malawi’s Commonwealth lightweight champion Anisha Basheel has replaced compatriot Ruth Chisale as Sarah Achieng’s opponent for the Commonwealth light-welterweight title fight on 20th Octob... Read More
Manny Pacquaio: Boxing legend files certificate for Philippines presidency
October 6, 2021
Boxing legend Manny Pacquiao has officially filed his certificate of candidacy for president in the May 2022 elections in Philipines. The 42-year-old is the first presidential aspirant to file his can... Read More
Manny Pacquiao loses to Yordenis Ugas on return to ring
August 23, 2021
Manny Pacquiao lost on his return to the ring after a two-year absence as Cuba’s Yordenis Ugas upset the odds to win by unanimous decision and retain his WBA (super) welterweight title. Pacquiao... Read More
Returning Pacquiao ready to reclaim WBA crown against Ugas
August 20, 2021
Manny Pacquiao says a change of opponent has not affected his training as he attempts to reclaim his world welterweight crown after a two-year absence from the ring on Saturday. The Filipino boxing ic... Read More
Rayton Okwiri: Kenyan pro boxer returns to action, eyes world title bout
August 13, 2021
Kenya’s Africa middleweight champion Rayton Okwiri (6-0-1) returns to the ring on Saturday to take on Columbia’s Fidel Monterrosa Munoz (39-25-1) in an eight-round non-title fight in Portl... Read More
