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Boxer Claressa Shields makes hard look easy
From Flint to Rio, Claressa Shields has overcome every obstacle and opponent in her path with remarkable grace. Now, after a record two Olympic boxing golds, the only question is what's next.
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Boxing
Former Olympian Rayton Okwiri eyes IBF title at Africa Boxing 18
Kenyan Olympian Rayton Okwiri will fight Emmany Kalombo in Johannesburg on June 30 for the International Boxing Federation [IBF] junior middleweight title, and Okwiri says he will take his opponent 'to the school of boxing'.
News
IBA presidency turmoil may affect Olympic future
The Court of Arbitration for Sport ruled Tuesday that a candidate for presidency of the International Boxing Association should have been eligible, which might lead to a revote.
Boxing
Boxing: Nikhat, Lovlina, Nitu, Jaismine seal CWG spots
Nikhat looked in control throughout her bout, landing clear punches as she danced around the ring.
Boxing
Mary Kom out of CWG trials after mid-bout injury
The 39-year-old sustained a leg injury herself in the first round of the 48kg semifinals and Haryana's Nitu advanced to the finals.
Boxing
SA boxer Simiso Buthelezi has died due to brain bleed
South African boxer Simiso Buthelezi, who had been placed into an induced coma in Durban on Sunday after shadow boxing in the ring, died on Tuesday night, according to Boxing South Africa.
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Andre Ward: An honor to be part of this boxing HOF class
Boxing legend Andre Ward explains what the Hall of Fame means to him and reveals the fight he'd most like to see happen.
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Boxing
Boxer in induced coma after shadow boxing during title fight
South African boxer Simiso Buthelezi is in an induced coma at King Edward VIII Hospital in Durban, South Africa, after starting to shadow box, with his back to his opponent, during a WBF All Africa title fight on the weekend.
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Boxing: India's Commonwealth Games squad announced (M)
2018 CWG bronze medallist Mohammad Hussamuddin also made the cut in the 57kg division, as well as reigning 75kg national champion Sumit, in the trials held in Patiala
Boxing
Dislocated shoulder ends Zingange's title defense at Africa Boxing 17
Just three months after claiming the SA Junior Lightweight title, Sibusiso Zingange was forced to relinquish his belt as a dislocated shoulder ended his bout against Lunga Sitemela at ESPN Africa Boxing 17.
Boxing
Ellen Simwaka aims for IBF crown at her second Africa Boxing stint
Five years after losing to Sharadene Fortuin on points in Mdantsane, Ellen 'The Tigress' Simwaka is out to settle the score in a rematch at Africa Boxing 17 on May 26 in Johannesburg.
Boxing
'Small changes make a big difference' - How Nikhat Zareen became a world champion
Nikhat made no big changes to her game. It was the small, subtle ones that made the difference.
Boxing
World champion Nikhat Zareen gets her wish - 'Am I trending on Twitter?'
Nikhat Zareen is the first Indian boxer in 14 years, other than Mary Kom, to win the gold medal at the IBA Women's World Boxing Championship. She beat Thailand's Jutamas Jitpong in the 52kg final on Thursday.
Boxing
Nikhat Zareen becomes world champion after beating Thailand's Jitpong Jutamas
Nikhat Zareen beats Thailand's Jitpong Jutamas in the 52kg title clash of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships
Boxing
'It will sink in only when I have the gold medal in my hand' - Nikhat Zareen only has eyes for World Championship title
Nikhat Zareen will face Thailand's Jitpong Jutamas in the 52kg title clash of the IBA Women's World Boxing Championships
Boxing
Meet Nikhat Zareen, the only Indian boxer to reach final at 22 Worlds
Nikhat Zareen has won all her bouts at the worlds so far with a 5-0 unanimous decision and is in superb form heading into the final.
Boxing
World Boxing Championships: Nikhat Zareen into gold-medal bout
Nikhat Zareen (52kg) is the only Indian to reach a final at the ongoing Women's World Boxing Championships.
Boxing
World Boxing Championships: Nikhat, Manisha and Parveen enter semifinals, confirm medals for India
Nikhat Zareen made light work of Mongolia's Lutsaikhan Altantsetseg, the 2021 Asian Championships bronze medallist, in their round-of-16 bout of the Women's World Boxing Championships on Sunday.
Boxing
World Boxing Championships: Nikhat, Parveen, Anamika and Jaismine progress to quarterfinals
Nikhat Zareen made light work of Mongolia's Lutsaikhan Altantsetseg, the 2021 Asian Championships bronze medallist, in their round-of-16 bout of the Women's World Boxing Championships on Sunday.
Boxing
World Boxing Championships: Nitu, Manisha through to quarters
Nitu will next face Kazakhstan's Alua Balkibekova in the quarterfinal of the Women's World Boxing Championships on Monday.
Boxing
World Boxing Championships: Anamika, Jaismine and Shiksha advance to pre-quarterfinals
Anamika got the better off Romania's Eugenia Anghel by unanimous decision to win her opening bout.
Olympic Sports
Panel rules IBA presidential candidate ineligible
A vetting panel has ruled a challenger to the Russian incumbent in the presidential election for the International Boxing Association ineligible a day before the vote.
Boxing
Lovlina Borgohain makes strong return in first bout since Olympics bronze
The 24-year-old Indian boxer beat her nemesis Chen Nien-Chin 3-2 in the 70kg category to start her campaign at the Women's World Boxing Championships.
Boxing
World Boxing Championships: Nikhat, Parveen, Manisha register victories
In the last bout of the day, Saweety (75kg) went down to England's Kerry Davis via a 2-3 split decision.
Boxing
On debut, Nitu shines with win over Mary Kom's old-time rival Steluta Duta
Nitu, a two-time world youth gold-medallist, is India's newest prospect in the 48kg category, one that has been Mary's stomping ground.
Medal Tracker
Overall Medal Leaders
- 113
USA - 88
CHN - 71
ROC
Individual Medal Leaders
Gold
 USA | 39 |
 CHN | 38 |
 JPN | 27 |
Silver
| USA | 41 |
| CHN | 32 |
 ROC | 28 |
Bronze
| USA | 33 |
| ROC | 23 |
 GBR | 22 |
Overall Medal Leaders
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McKeon - 5Dressel
- 4McKeown
Individual Medal Leaders
Gold
| Dressel | 5 |
 McKeon | 4 |
| McKeown | 3 |
Silver
| Scott | 3 |
| Ledecky | 2 |
| Yufei | 2 |
Bronze
| McKeon | 3 |
 Melnikova | 2 |
| Nagornyy | 2 |
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English diver Jack Laugher defends gold at Commonwealth Games
English diver Jack Laugher extended his dominance in the one-meter springboard event Thursday to take a third straight gold at the Commonwealth Games.
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Botswana teen Letsile Tebogo draws Usain Bolt comparisons after showboating sprint
Teenager Letsile Tebogo has attracted comparisons to Usain Bolt after showboating his way to the under-20 100 metres world title in a record time with a scorching run in Colombia on Tuesday.
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United States sprint great Allyson Felix joins IOC athletes' commission
American sprint great Allyson Felix and a refugee cyclist originally from Afghanistan joined the International Olympic Committee's athletes' commission on Thursday.
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All Blacks aren't panicking, says embattled coach Ian Foster
Ian Foster has shrugged off queries over his future as New Zealand coach ahead of a tour of South Africa that could spell the end of his tenure.
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Wout van Aert claims final time trial, but Jonas Vingegaard on verge of Tour de France win
Wout van Aert captured the final time trial on Saturday, but Jonas Vingegaard increased his overall lead in Stage 20 is closing in a Tour de France title.
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U.S. men and women cruise into 4x100 relay final at track world championships
The American men got the baton around in the 4x100 relay -- something that hasn't always been a guarantee -- and cruised into the final with the fastest qualifying time Friday night. The U.S. women had little trouble, too.
