boxing
Wayne Rooney could debut as a boxer and face Jake Paul
Wayne Rooney's career as a football player was undoubtedly one of the most outstanding in recent times, but now, everything could change course, as the England legend could now try his luck as a boxer.
Bangladesh boxing poised for growth spurts
The Beximco XBC Fight Night in Dhaka had recently created some buzz among the ones fascinated with professional boxing.
Sura Krishna targets Asian zenith
“Recently when I visited my locality in Rangamati, people inquired about professional boxing and how their children can pursue their passion in the sport. It gives me a lot of pleasure,” said a thoroughly content Sura Krishna Chakma, Bangladesh’s first professional boxer and the champion of the first international professional boxing tournament held in the country last year.
‘Always a fighter’ Tanjila packs a punch
“Yes, my name is Tanjila Tanjila,” the rookie boxer only laughed when asked about why she lacks a conventional surname.
Ruqsana beats Tanjila as female boxers steal the show
Ruqsana Begum battled for 10 rounds to secure a famous victory against Tanjila as female boxers got a chance to showcase their talents at the Beximco-XBC Fight Night, an international professional boxing event, at the InterContinental Dhaka on Tuesday.
‘Finding identity was one of my biggest challenges’
The Daily Star (DS): You’ve seen and done it all by overcoming so many obstacles. Now you’ve come to Bangladesh to fight for the Intercontinental Flyweight Title. What has the experience been like so far?
Mehedi Hasan Polok discussing the state of boxing in Bangladesh
Mehedi Hasan Polok has been relentlessly working to make boxing more prevalent in Bangladesh. When he is not in the ring himself, the professional boxer, who has 4 wins under his belt, is organising combat sports through his own promotion UCSP (Ultimate Combat Sports Promotions). His dream is for boxing to have the same significance in our culture that sports like cricket does.
Ex-boxing referee admits cheating to help Pacquiao win fight 22 years ago
Former boxing referee Carlos Padilla has admitted cheating to help fellow Filipino Manny Pacquiao defeat Australian Nedal "Skinny" Hussein in a fight more than two decades ago.
Boxer Alvarez fumes at Messi celebration video after beating Mexico
Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez issued a thinly-veiled threat to Lionel Messi on Monday after he took offence at a dressing-room video appearing to show the Argentine forward nudge away a Mexican jersey with his foot after their World Cup win over "El Tri".
Wayne Rooney could debut as a boxer and face Jake Paul
Wayne Rooney's career as a football player was undoubtedly one of the most outstanding in recent times, but now, everything could change course, as the England legend could now try his luck as a boxer.
‘Always a fighter’ Tanjila packs a punch
“Yes, my name is Tanjila Tanjila,” the rookie boxer only laughed when asked about why she lacks a conventional surname.
Sura Krishna targets Asian zenith
“Recently when I visited my locality in Rangamati, people inquired about professional boxing and how their children can pursue their passion in the sport. It gives me a lot of pleasure,” said a thoroughly content Sura Krishna Chakma, Bangladesh’s first professional boxer and the champion of the first international professional boxing tournament held in the country last year.
Bangladesh boxing poised for growth spurts
The Beximco XBC Fight Night in Dhaka had recently created some buzz among the ones fascinated with professional boxing.
Ruqsana beats Tanjila as female boxers steal the show
Ruqsana Begum battled for 10 rounds to secure a famous victory against Tanjila as female boxers got a chance to showcase their talents at the Beximco-XBC Fight Night, an international professional boxing event, at the InterContinental Dhaka on Tuesday.
‘Finding identity was one of my biggest challenges’
The Daily Star (DS): You’ve seen and done it all by overcoming so many obstacles. Now you’ve come to Bangladesh to fight for the Intercontinental Flyweight Title. What has the experience been like so far?
Mehedi Hasan Polok discussing the state of boxing in Bangladesh
Mehedi Hasan Polok has been relentlessly working to make boxing more prevalent in Bangladesh. When he is not in the ring himself, the professional boxer, who has 4 wins under his belt, is organising combat sports through his own promotion UCSP (Ultimate Combat Sports Promotions). His dream is for boxing to have the same significance in our culture that sports like cricket does.
Ex-boxing referee admits cheating to help Pacquiao win fight 22 years ago
Former boxing referee Carlos Padilla has admitted cheating to help fellow Filipino Manny Pacquiao defeat Australian Nedal "Skinny" Hussein in a fight more than two decades ago.
Boxer Alvarez fumes at Messi celebration video after beating Mexico
Mexican boxer Canelo Alvarez issued a thinly-veiled threat to Lionel Messi on Monday after he took offence at a dressing-room video appearing to show the Argentine forward nudge away a Mexican jersey with his foot after their World Cup win over "El Tri".
Mayweather scores KO in front of watching Pacquiao
Floyd Mayweather knocked out mixed martial arts fighter Mikuru Asakura in the second round on Sunday in Japan in the latest of the boxing great's post-retirement exhibitions.
