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Ukraine boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk released after brief detention in Poland
KRAKOW, Poland (AP) — Heavyweight boxing champion Oleksandr Usyk has been released after being briefly detained at Krakow airport in Poland, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Wednesday. “I was disappointed by this attitude towards our citizen and champion,” said...
Overlooked champ Dubois says 'my time' for stardom in heavyweight bout against Joshua at Wembley
LONDON (AP) — Daniel Dubois didn't have to dethrone anyone to become a world heavyweight champion. So he has something to prove when he makes his first title defense before one of the biggest crowds in British boxing history. If he successfully defends his IBF belt on Saturday by...
Canelo Alvarez wins unanimous decision in dominating title defense against Edgar Berlanga
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Super middleweight champion Saul “Canelo” Alvarez outpointed challenger Edgar Berlanga on Saturday night in front of a sold-out crowd at T-Mobile Arena. Making his eighth super middleweight title defense, the 34-year-old Alvarez (61-2-2) dominated much of the...
Bare Knuckle star Mike Perry is willing to fight any style, anywhere
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The actual discipline — traditional boxing, mixed-martial arts, bare-knuckle boxing — was pretty much all the same to Mike Perry. One combat sports competitor alone on the mat against another one, both ready to knock each other out in the ultimate one-on-one...
Canelo Alvarez is a substantial favorite over Edgar Berlanga in title fight
LAS VEGAS (AP) — Edgar Berlanga has yet to taste defeat after 22 professional fights — 17 by knockout — and he not only said he's intent on keeping his undefeated record intact, but to win in six rounds Saturday night. But if forced to go the distance, Berlanga allowed that...
Imane Khelif's Olympic gold inspires Algerian girls to take up boxing
AIN TAYA, Algeria (AP) — In the weeks since Algeria's Imane Khelif won an Olympic gold medal in women's boxing, athletes and coaches in the North African nation say national enthusiasm is inspiring newfound interest in the sport, particularly among women. Khelif's image is...
Today in History: September 5, Munich Olympics massacre
Today in History Today is Thursday, Sept. 5, the 249th day of 2024. There are 117 days left in the year. Today in history: On Sept. 5, 1972, Palestinian militants attacked the Israeli Olympic delegation at the Munich Games, killing two and taking nine...
Could Oasis reunion come early? Saudi boxing promoter wants Liam and Noel together at Sept. 21 bout
The Oasis reunion could come earlier than expected. The Britpop-era band ended a 15-year hiatus last week by announcing a tour of the British Isles next summer, with 17 gigs selling out on Saturday following a scramble for tickets by Oasis fans. However, Liam and Noel...
Boxer's brother punches rival's trainer in chaotic post-fight melee
SYDNEY (AP) — The brother of a boxer who had just won a bout punched the opponent's trainer in the ring in a chaotic post-fight melee at Sydney Arena late Wednesday. Michael Zerafa received a TKO win when opponent Tommy Browne quit due to a biceps injury after the first round of...
Mike Tyson feels good after a health scare and ready for his rescheduled bout with Jake Paul
NEW YORK (AP) — Mike Tyson is 58 years old and coming off a health scare that forced the postponement of his return to the ring. The boxer once considered the most dangerous man in the world could be putting himself in danger by putting the gloves on again. Yet he was quick to...
