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Do combat sports really measure up when it comes to women’s self-defen

“Developing self-defence skills means reclaiming autonomy, thus regaining control over one's environment. We are no longer at the mercy of someone,” according to psychotraumatology psychologist, Julie Francols. But are combat sports effective when it comes to fending off an unexpected attack?

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Meet the boxing family fighting to improve the lives of young people in Mexico

In partnership with Media City

"The role of a coach includes everything from being a dad to being a psychologist, a doctor and a therapist."

Musica

Backstage at the Metropolitan Opera: 'Champion' breaks new ground

Musica is granted backstage access at New York's Metropolitan Opera for the rehearsals of 'Champion,' the modern masterpiece that reflects the Met’s vision for the future.

Musica

Backstage at New York Met's radical boxing opera 'Champion'

How do you bring the music and story of a contemporary opera to life? In this edition of Musica, we go backstage at the Metropolitan Opera in New York and reveal what it takes to present the groundbreaking opera ‘Champion’.

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Meet the female boxers knocking out stereotypes in Gaza

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Meet the Turkish garbage collector fighting against discrimination, one MMA fight at a time

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I cannot live without MMA.

Saudi Arabia

Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Usyk devotes world title win to homeland

The 35-year-old who has served in Ukraine's army beat Britain's Anthony Joshua in a highly-anticipated 12-round fight.

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Mexico City tries to break record for world's largest boxing class

Mexico City brings together 14,299 of people in the downtown Zocalo square to beat the Guinness record for the most crowded boxing class in the world.

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Meet the British boxer trying to end knife crime in London

In partnership with Media City

"It's about guiding them, it's about making them happy. It's about inspiring them. If I can convince one child to at least change their life, to change their way of thinking, then I'm doing my job."

Culture news

Blood and bruises: Welcome to Bangkok's real-life fight club

In the capital city of a country renowned for its highly technical martial arts scene, amateur fighters gather regularly at a poor port-side neighbourhood and promise to exchange only blood and bruises in the underground club

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AIBA becomes IBA as extraordinary congress embraces widespread reform

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The International Boxing Association Extraordinary Congress today ushered in a new era for the sport as the federation changed its acronym from AIBA to IBA while adopting a comprehensive set of governance reforms developed by independent experts.

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AIBA president announces boxing association will change name to IBA

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Umar Kremlev shared the news ahead of a conference with the press.

Sport

Best boxers crowned at AIBA Men's World Boxing Championships in Belgrade

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The Cuban boxers were the most successful at the championships in Serbia claiming three gold and two bronze medals. They also received the trophy for Best team.

Sport

Last rounds of AIBA Men's World Boxing Championship play out in Serbia

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Watch the last rounds of the finals at the Štark Arena in Belgrade live from 18:00 CET on November 6.

Sport

AIBA Men's World Boxing Championship finals get underway in Serbia

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Watch the first rounds of the finals at the Štark Arena in Belgrade live from 18:00 CET on November 5.

Sport

AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championship semi-final thrilled in Belgrade

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After twenty-six fights at the semi-final stage of the AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships in Serbia, the winners will go on to determine thirteen champions over the weekend.

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AIBA Men's World Boxing Championship semi-finals kick off in Belgrade

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Watch back 26 breathtaking bouts of boxing split across two sessions at the Štark Arena.

Sport

The AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships kicks off in Belgrade

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The AIBA Men’s World Boxing Championships get off to a spectacular start with an opening ceremony full of stars and glamour.

Sport

Kosovo boxers stopped at Serbia border before championships

Kosovo had planned to send three competitors to the AIBA World Championships in Belgrade.

United Kingdom

Dominant Usyk ends Joshua's 2nd reign as heavyweight champ

There will be a rematch. “Oh, 100% ... 110%,” Joshua said.