Sports News - Boxing
Klitschko to fight at 60,000-seat sellout venue
BERLIN - Friday, 19 June 2009 04:48:28
By PATRICK McGROARTY - Associated Press Writer
When Wladimir Klitschko steps into the ring against Ruslan Chagaev at Veltins Arena in Gelsenkirchen on Saturday, it will be in front of the largest boxing audience in Germany since Max Schmeling fought in the 1930s.
Lennox Lewis inducted into boxing hall of fame
CANASTOTA, N.Y. - Sunday, 14 June 2009 15:07:34
By WILLIAM KATES - Associated Press Writer
In a sport many view for its violence, Lennox Lewis said Sunday he wanted to be remembered for making it a "sweet science, a magical dance" as he was inducted into the International Boxing Hall of Fame.
Mayweather injures ribs, postpones comeback fight
LAS VEGAS - Sunday, 14 June 2009 14:23:44
By OSKAR GARCIA - Associated Press Writer
Floyd Mayweather Jr.'s comeback has been postponed because the boxer suffered a rib injury while training.
Dawson sets rematch with Johnson
NEW YORK - Friday, 12 June 2009 15:05:09
By DAVE SKRETTA - AP Sports Writer
It's not uncommon for tough fighters to be ducked and dodged, but it's happened so frequently to Chad Dawson that he's starting to run out of rematches, too.
Calderon fighting for respect for little guys
NEW YORK - Thursday, 11 June 2009 13:12:16
By DAVE SKRETTA - AP Sports Writer
Ivan Calderon is accustomed to being overlooked. It's easy, after all, when you stand just 5 feet tall. But the little Puerto Rican package of dynamite just might be the best pure boxer in the world.
NFL star Jacobs taking swing at boxing biz
NEW YORK - Wednesday, 10 June 2009 12:36:01
By DAVE SKRETTA - AP Sports Writer
Brandon Jacobs isn't waiting until his NFL playing days are over before deciding what he wants to do next.
Tyson marries in Vegas 2 weeks after child's death
LAS VEGAS - Tuesday, 09 June 2009 18:06:55
By OSKAR GARCIA - Associated Press Writer
Boxer Mike Tyson has married for a third time, two weeks after his 4-year-old daughter died in a tragic treadmill accident.
Starks' leg on mend after being hit by bullet
DENVER - Tuesday, 09 June 2009 14:08:09
By PAT GRAHAM - AP Sports Writer
Javontae Starks bounded around the ring, barely even favoring his left leg.
Haye hopes Klitschko fight can be rescheduled
LONDON - Thursday, 04 June 2009 04:39:09
David Haye hopes his world heavyweight title fight against Wladimir Klitschko can be rescheduled for July.
Haye pulls out of Klitschko fight with injury
LONDON - Wednesday, 03 June 2009 10:17:04
David Haye has pulled out of his IBF and WBO heavyweight title fight against Wladimir Klitschko because of an injury.
Valuev's title defense against Chagaev called off
HELSINKI - Friday, 29 May 2009 15:02:14
By STEPHAN NASSTROM - AP Sports Writer
Ruslan Chagaev failed a "medical requirement" on Friday, forcing his challenge for Nikolai Valuev's WBA heavyweight title to be called off a day before the fight.
Valuev gets another shot at Chagaev in WBA bout
HELSINKI - Friday, 29 May 2009 02:51:32
By STEPHAN NASSTROM - AP Sports Writer
The long wait is nearly over for Nikolai Valuev, who defends his WBA heavyweight title against Ruslan Chagaev on Saturday night.