Boxing

Delhi-based Omaxe Ltd announced Monday that the realty firm's wholly owned subsidiary and SPV - Worldstreet Sports Center - will be developing India's first integrated multi sports facility consisting of an international cricket and football stadium, an indoor stadium along with a retail and hospitality hub spread across an area of 50.40 acres in Delhi's Dwarka area for around Rs 1,500 crore ($180 million). 

The cost of construction will be funded through internal accruals and the company is expecting a revenue of around Rs 2,500 crore through the sale of retail units. 

Jul 26, 2018 12:07
NEW DELHI: The Boxing Federation of India (BFI) might bid for the hosting rights of an Olympic qualifying tournament next year, continuing its efforts to bring big-ticket events to the country.
Jul 16, 2018 17:07
SINGAPORE: Havas Sports & Entertainment, a division of Havas Media Asia Pacific, announced the recently concluded ‘Fight of Champions’ World Boxing Association (WBA) Welterweight Championship in Malaysia was showcased in more than 200 countries over the weekend.
Jul 07, 2018 16:07
MUMBAI: Indian boxer Vijender Singh's clash against Briton Lee Markham for the Commonwealth Super Middleweight title has been postponed after the latter pulled out due to injury. The fight was scheduled for 13 July and would have given Vijender a shot at his third title after having claimed the WBO Asia Pacific and Oriental Super Middleweight titles. Vijender is currently in Manchester.
Jul 06, 2018 17:07
NEW DELHI: After an action packed month full of FIFA World Cup fever, Discovery Communications branded sports channel DSport brings live action of the much awaited blockbuster WBA Welterweight Boxing championships for Indian viewers on 15th July, Sunday, 6:30 am onwards. 
Jul 05, 2018 15:07
LOS ANGELES: US boxing promoter Golden Boy Promotions has announced a partnership with social media giant Facebook. As per the deal, Facebook Watch will stream its live fight nights free of cost for fans across the globe.  
Jul 04, 2018 16:07
LAUSANNE: The International Boxing Federation (AIBA) is among the first international federations for an Olympic sport to officially join the newly-established International Testing Agency (ITA). 
Jun 22, 2018 15:06
ISLAMABAD: Following a successful debut season in 2017 in India, the franchise based Super Boxing League (SBL) is looking to make a splash across the border. SBL Pakistan will be organized in association with Punjab Sports Board (PSB) and World Boxing Council (WBC) from September 28 to November 03 at the Amir Khan Boxing Academy Islamabad. 
Jun 06, 2018 14:06
MUMBAI: Indian boxing star Vijender Singh will be gunning for his third professional title when he takes on Britain’s Lee Markham for the vacant Commonwealth super middleweight title at York Hall in London on July 13.
Jun 04, 2018 13:06
NEW YORK: Veteran director Ridley Scott will produce a biopic on legendary boxing champion Jack Johnson, who was posthumously pardoned by US President Donald Trump. The film is the second project to explore the life of Johnson after action star Sylvester Stallone also announced his plans to develop a biopic on the boxer, who was the first African-American heavyweight champion.
May 23, 2018 12:05
KUALA LUMPUR: Fight promoters MP Promotions and Events has appointed Havas Sports & Entertainment, a division of Havas Media Asia Pacific, as international media rights and commercial partner for the upcoming “Fight of Champions” World Boxing Association (WBA) Welterweight Championship featuring Filipino legend Manny Pacquiao and Argentinian "knockout artist" Lucas Matthysse on 15 July.