External George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who became a beloved champion, dies at 76 George Foreman became the heavyweight champion of the world in his 20s, only to lose his belt to Muhammad Ali in perhaps the most memorable … Sun, 23 Mar 2025
External Boxing might hear its last Olympic bell in Paris. Gennady Golovkin supports the fight to save it VILLEPINTE, France (AP) — Gennady Golovkin believes he owes his incredible boxing career in part to his Olympic beginnings, and the possibil… Sun, 28 Jul 2024
External Dozens of pro boxers to take their swings at Olympic gold TOKYO (AP) — When professional boxers were first welcomed into the Olympics a half-decade ago, many people around the sport hated the idea —… Fri, 23 Jul 2021
External Fury predicts early KO of Wilder in heavyweight rematch LOS ANGELES — Tyson Fury leaned into the microphone and issued an audacious prediction to Deontay Wilder regarding their heavyweight rematch… Tue, 21 Jan 2020
External In Fury, Wilder faces true heavyweight equal LOS ANGELES (AP) ? Deontay Wilder has waited a decade for the chance to pick on somebody his own size. Wilder (40-0, 39 KOs) is the most acc… Sat, 01 Dec 2018
External Shakur Stevenson poised for pro boxing debut LOS ANGELES (AP) -- Although Shakur Stevenson doesn't usually watch film of his opponents, he never tires of studying the greats of boxing. … Fri, 21 Apr 2017
External Kell Brook beats Shawn Porter by majority decision to claim IBF welterweight title CARSON, California ? Kell Brook won a majority decision over Shawn Porter on Saturday night to take Porter's IBF welterweight title. The Eng… Sun, 17 Aug 2014
External Timothy Bradley boosts his stock with gritty win CARSON, Calif. (AP) -- Timothy Bradley is a two-division world champion and an exemplary citizen. Yet he never sparked much passion in the b… Mon, 18 Mar 2013
External Pacquiao, Marquez out for KOs in next bout Three compelling fights in eight years haven't resolved the rivalry between Manny Pacquiao and Juan Manuel Marquez, so they're stepping in t… Tue, 18 Sep 2012
External Fighters are still frustrated by amateur boxing LONDON ? After Carlos Suarez put on a losing performance that still had the Olympic crowd chanting his name, the Ohioan wearing Trinidad and… Wed, 01 Aug 2012
External Manny Pacquiao denounces anti-gay allegations LOS ANGELES (AP) ? Manny Pacquiao says he loves and supports gays and lesbians, even though he does not approve of gay marriage. The world c… Thu, 17 May 2012
External A singing sensation: Behind the scenes with Manny Pacquiao at "Jimmy Kimmel Live" LOS ANGELES ? Manny Pacquiao is taking a beating in the center of this ring. He barely knows a word of this Bee Gees song, which is a bit to… Sat, 05 Nov 2011
External Pacquiao takes it personally in 3rd Marquez fight Manny Pacquiao never takes his fights personally. The pound-for-pound king's opponents are usually quite respectful, and the easygoing Pacqu… Wed, 26 Oct 2011
External Freddie Roach sets golden path for US amateurs LOS ANGELES (AP) ? Rau'shee Warren fires a flurry of punches into Freddie Roach's ribs, peppering the green chest protector with "WILD CARD"… Fri, 22 Jul 2011
External Brandon Rios ready to move up, looks for Pacquiao CARSON, Calif. ? Brandon Rios tipped his blue Royals cap back on his head and beamed at the big cluster of fans waiting for him Saturday nig… Mon, 11 Jul 2011
External Pacquiao shows once again why he's a headline act LAS VEGAS (AP) ? Manny Pacquiao was always going to get his $20 million. That was part of the deal that lured him to this gambling city, whe… Mon, 09 May 2011
External Trainer Freddie Roach to help US boxing team LAS VEGAS ? Freddie Roach is taking a swing at fixing USA Boxing. Manny Pacquiao's celebrated trainer will work with the U.S. national team … Sun, 08 May 2011
External Resilient Khan aims for title unification in 2011 LAS VEGAS ? Before Amir Khan left for his precautionary brain scan, he posed in the ring with his WBA 140-pound title belt ? along with two … Mon, 13 Dec 2010
External Khan edges Maidana by decision LAS VEGAS -- Amir Khan successfully defended his WBA 140-pound title with a narrow unanimous decision over Marcos Maidana on Saturday night,… Sun, 12 Dec 2010
External Margarito hopes to beat Pacquiao, erase scandal LOS ANGELES ? Antonio Margarito penitence long ago turned into frustration, and he takes it out on every sparring partner, every heavy bag h… Fri, 29 Oct 2010
