Boxing
Schaefer returns to the ring with new boxing agency
Former Golden Boy Promotions chief executive Richard Schaefer has launched a new boxing promotional company and is seeking to create a team that will form a new global force in the sport.
IBF to sanction pro boxers at Rio Olympics
The International Boxing Federation has warned that professional boxers who compete at the Rio 2016 summer Olympic Games will be stripped of their titles.
Aiba endorses move to admit professional boxers at Rio 2016
Professional boxers will be eligible to complete at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro after the International Boxing Association (Aiba) today (Wednesday) endorsed the controversial move.
Top Rank’s Arum settles lawsuit over Premier Boxing Champions
Leading boxing promoter Bob Arum has settled a lawsuit filed against Al Haymon and his financial supporters in relation to the creation of the Premier Boxing Champions series.
WBC issues expulsion threat over Olympic boxing plan
The World Boxing Council (WBC) has upped the ante in its battle with the International Boxing Association (Aiba) over the world governing body’s plans to revamp the sport’s Olympic status by stating it will expel any of its leading boxers who decide to participate.
Aiba president maintains pro boxers will enter the ring at Rio 2016
International Boxing Association (Aiba) president Ching-Kuo Wu has maintained that top professional boxers will compete at the 2016 Olympic Games, as long as a constitutional change in the governing body’s statutes is approved in June.
WBC president slams Aiba’s plan for Olympic boxing
World Boxing Council (WBC) president Mauricio Sulaiman has hit out at the International Boxing Association’s (Aiba) plan to allow elite professional boxers to compete at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro and stated that he is “deeply concerned” by the proposal.
Aiba targets inclusion of top professionals at Rio 2016
International Boxing Association (Aiba) president Ching-Kuo Wu has said the governing body is seeking to push through plans that would allow elite professional boxers to compete at the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro.
Nike cuts ties with Pacquiao after homophobic comments
Sportswear giant Nike has curtailed its contract with superstar boxer Manny Pacquiao after he described gay people as “worse than animals.”
Alibaba links up with boxing’s governing body
The Alisports division of Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba Group has expanded its influence in sport by signing a Memorandum of Understanding with the International Boxing Association (Aiba).
Fighting Talk
As pay-television channel BoxNation prepares to expand globally, its competitor Fight Sports Network throws punches at its lack of resources. Elisha Chauhan reports
Fighting Talk
As pay-television channel BoxNation prepares to expand globally, its competitor Fight Sports Network throws punches at its lack of resources. Elisha Chauhan reports.
Hamburg sees off Russian and Uzbek competition to land 2017 AIBA Worlds
The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has awarded hosting rights for its 2017 World Championships to the German city of Hamburg.
Top Rank partners with SECA to launch Chinese boxing league
Leading US boxing promotion company Top Rank has entered into a partnership with Chinese sports marketing and management company SECA to launch a new venture which aims to drive the development of the sport in the country.
Top Rank files lawsuit against Haymon
Leading boxing promoter Bob Arum has filed a lawsuit against Al Haymon and his financial supporters, claiming they are violating federal law by acting as illegal promoters and monopolising fighters and venues for bouts.
AIBA shake-up as Kim departs
The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has dismissed executive director Ho Kim with immediate effect.
Up Periscope
Video streaming apps Periscope and Meerkat offer a new and controversial way to view live sports content. Is this the start of another piracy battle, or should they be embraced to create new revenue streams? Matthew Hochberg reports.
Golden Boy sues Haymon over Premier Boxing Champions
Golden Boy Promotions, the boxing promotional company run by legend of the sport Oscar De La Hoya, has filed a federal lawsuit seeking $300m (€278.8m) against Al Haymon and his various business entities over the formation of the new Premier Boxing Champions (PBC) series.