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'Hands of Stone' captures Duran-Sugar Ray Leonard rivalry
Robert De Niro's new boxing drama 'Hands of Stone' ooks at the life of famed Panamanian fighter Roberto Duran, portrayed by Edgar Ramirez.Robert De Niro's new boxing drama 'Hands of Stone' ooks at the life of famed Panamanian fighter Roberto Duran, portrayed by Edgar Ramirez.
The world says a final farewell to boxing great, Muhammad Ali
The world has said a final farewell to Muhammad Ali.The world has said a final farewell to Muhammad Ali.
Turkey's Erdogan cuts short Muhammad Ali funeral visit
Confusion surrounds Turkey's President Erdogan cutting short a US visit where he was due to attend the funeral of boxer Muhammad Ali.Confusion surrounds Turkey's President Erdogan cutting short a US visit where he was due to attend the funeral of boxer Muhammad Ali.
Traditional Muslim funeral service honours Muhammad Ali
The US city of Louisville has begun a series of ceremonies to celebrate and honour its greatest son, boxing legend Muhammad Ali.The US city of Louisville has begun a series of ceremonies to celebrate and honour its greatest son, boxing legend Muhammad Ali.
Tickets for Muhammad Ali memorial service sees long queues
Fans of Muhammad Ali have formed long queues in Louisville in the hope of getting tickets to the late boxing legend’s memorial service.Fans of Muhammad Ali have formed long queues in Louisville in the hope of getting tickets to the late boxing legend’s memorial service.
Louisville prepares for Muhammad Ali's funeral
Tributes cover the pavements of Louisville, in memory of boxing legend Muhammad Ali.Tributes cover the pavements of Louisville, in memory of boxing legend Muhammad Ali.
Ali - the boxing world pays tribute
Friends, former foes and managers unite in respect for the sporting legend and civil rights activist.Friends, former foes and managers unite in respect for the sporting legend and civil rights activist.
Tributes pour in for boxing legend Muhammad Ali
Tributes from around the world have continued to pour in for boxing legend Muhammad Ali, following his death at the age of 74.Tributes from around the world have continued to pour in for boxing legend Muhammad Ali, following his death at the age of 74.
'Rest in peace, champ': the world remembers Muhammad Ali
The world is mourning boxing great Muhammad Ali.The world is mourning boxing great Muhammad Ali.
Muhammad Ali - In his own words
From fights to civil rights - the three-times world heavyweight champion kept his audience entertained with his patter: fighting talk, rhyme and witticisms.From fights to civil rights - the three-times world heavyweight champion kept his audience entertained with his patter: fighting talk, rhyme and witticisms.
Muhammad Ali, a star is gone
In Hollywood, Muhammad Ali’s star has attracted many people since the announcement of his death.In Hollywood, Muhammad Ali’s star has attracted many people since the announcement of his death.
The Greatest - the life of boxing legend Muhammad Ali
So much more than simply the best boxer the world has ever seenSo much more than simply the best boxer the world has ever seen
Muhammad Ali - "an outrageous humanitarian"
"I want to be remembered as a man who never sold out his people," the boxing legend is quoted as saying."I want to be remembered as a man who never sold out his people," the boxing legend is quoted as saying.
Death of "The Greatest" - Muhammad Ali passes at the age of 74
*The Greatest" - the former world heavyweight boxing champion died in hospital in Phoenix in the US state of Arizona.*The Greatest" - the former world heavyweight boxing champion died in hospital in Phoenix in the US state of Arizona.
Boxing legend Muhammad Ali taken to hospital
Former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali is in hospital for a respiratory problem.Former heavyweight champion Muhammad Ali is in hospital for a respiratory problem.
Pacquiao outclasses Bradley in 'final' bout
Almost a year after losing to Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao bounced back with a convincing win over Timothy Bradley in Las Vegas on SaturdayAlmost a year after losing to Floyd Mayweather, Manny Pacquiao bounced back with a convincing win over Timothy Bradley in Las Vegas on Saturday
Box on Pac-Man fight gets TV green light
Manny Pacquiao's WBO welterweight fight against Timothy Bradley looks set to hit the airwaves on TV and radio after being given the green light by the Philippine election commission.Manny Pacquiao's WBO welterweight fight against Timothy Bradley looks set to hit the airwaves on TV and radio after being given the green light by the Philippine election commission.
Punching through the gender barriers in Pakistan
In a dense and dusty neighborhood in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi, eight young girls lined up against a cement wall, touching their handsIn a dense and dusty neighborhood in the southern Pakistani city of Karachi, eight young girls lined up against a cement wall, touching their hands
A ring for the ladies
Up to a dozen women and girls train in a dilapidated Karachi boxing club with hopes of one day winning a medal for Pakistan.Up to a dozen women and girls train in a dilapidated Karachi boxing club with hopes of one day winning a medal for Pakistan.
A bout time: Professional boxers could appear at Rio Olympics
New plans being proposed at boxing’s world governing body (AIBA) could see professionals allowed to participate at this summer’s Rio Olympics. BoxingNew plans being proposed at boxing’s world governing body (AIBA) could see professionals allowed to participate at this summer’s Rio Olympics. Boxing
Tyson's glory as Fury defeats Klitschko for the heavyweight crown
Tyson Fury upset the heavyweight applecart in Dusseldorf with victory over multiple champion, Ukraine’s Wladimir Klitschko. BREAKING: @Tyson_Fury isTyson Fury upset the heavyweight applecart in Dusseldorf with victory over multiple champion, Ukraine’s Wladimir Klitschko. BREAKING: @Tyson_Fury is
Klitschko and Fury warm up for title fight at Dusseldorf airport
Wladimir Klitschko and Tyson Fury undergo a public training session at Dusseldorf airport ahead of their heavyweight title fight.Wladimir Klitschko and Tyson Fury undergo a public training session at Dusseldorf airport ahead of their heavyweight title fight.
Rocky Balboa is back
It’s a tough one the fight game and its all about knowing when to step away from the ring. Some can’t and pay the price..and then there is RockyIt’s a tough one the fight game and its all about knowing when to step away from the ring. Some can’t and pay the price..and then there is Rocky
In the red corner: Former boxing star Jones Jr picks collects Russian passport
Former WBA Heavyweight champion Roy Jones Jr picked up his Russian passport on Tuesday over a month after being granted citizenship by PresidentFormer WBA Heavyweight champion Roy Jones Jr picked up his Russian passport on Tuesday over a month after being granted citizenship by President
Mayweather bows out of boxing equaling Marciano's legendary record
“It’s over and that’s official.” So said boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. scotching any hints he could make a return to the ring. The 38-year-old cemented“It’s over and that’s official.” So said boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. scotching any hints he could make a return to the ring. The 38-year-old cemented
Mayweather stripped of WBO title
Floyd Mayweather has been stripped of his WBO welterweight title he won from beating Manny Pacquiao in May. In a statement the World BoxingFloyd Mayweather has been stripped of his WBO welterweight title he won from beating Manny Pacquiao in May. In a statement the World Boxing
Azerbaijan excited ahead of first-ever European Games
Javid Chelebiyev is the reigning bantamweight world boxing champion. It automatically makes him one of the contenders for the gold medal at theJavid Chelebiyev is the reigning bantamweight world boxing champion. It automatically makes him one of the contenders for the gold medal at the
Away from the political arena, Mitt Romney punches above his weight
US former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has taken part in a charity boxing match against five-time heavyweight champion EvanderUS former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney has taken part in a charity boxing match against five-time heavyweight champion Evander
Boxer Manny Pacquiao is sued over alleged shoulder injury
Boxer Manny Pacquiao is being sued in the US. Two spectators claim his alleged failure to disclose a pre-bout shoulder injury before the “Fight ofBoxer Manny Pacquiao is being sued in the US. Two spectators claim his alleged failure to disclose a pre-bout shoulder injury before the “Fight of
Mayweather snuffs out Pacquiao challenge
The crowd did not like the result but Floyd Mayweather remains undefeated after 48 fights following his unanimous points decision against MannyThe crowd did not like the result but Floyd Mayweather remains undefeated after 48 fights following his unanimous points decision against Manny