Boxing
SportAccord hit by fresh blow as AIBA quits World Combat Games
The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has withdrawn from the World Combat Games multi-sport event and suspended its membership of SportAccord as the fallout from the row between the umbrella group for sports federations and the International Olympic Committee (IOC) continues.
Pacquiao camp hit by lawsuit after Mayweather bout
Manny Pacquiao, his manager and promoters have been served with a class-action lawsuit in the US for allegedly failing to disclose a shoulder injury prior to Saturday’s boxing match with Floyd Mayweather Jr.
Russian Boxing Federation claims Sochi on course for 2017 World Championships
The Russian Boxing Federation is confident it will host the 2017 World Boxing Championships following discussions with the International Boxing Association (AIBA).
Showdown talks resolve Mayweather-Pacquiao dispute
Tickets for the highly anticipated boxing super-fight between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao will finally go on sale today (Thursday) after protracted disputes between the two fighters’ camps were resolved.
Women’s boxing superstar Brækhus teams up with agency heavyweights
The IMG agency has entered into an agreement with the promotional and management companies of world heavyweight champion Wladimir Klitschko to represent and promote female boxing star Cecilia Brækhus.
Fight of the Century
Could next month’s long-awaited bout between Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao be the last major boxing mega-event for a generation? Elisha Chauhan reports.
Airbnb to set first with Olympics contract – report
Online home-rental marketplace Airbnb has secured a contract to provide rooms during the 2016 summer Olympic Games in what will be a first for a major sporting event, according to Reuters.
IBF to take pro boxing to China
The International Boxing Federation (IBF) has pledged to bring professional boxing to mainland China for the first time later this month.
De La Hoya and Schaefer settle on Golden Boy dispute
Golden Boy Promotions president Oscar De La Hoya has reached a settlement on the $50m (€40.3m) arbitration case filed in June against the boxing promotional company’s former chief executive Richard Schaefer, according to the ESPN.com website.
Reebok invests in LUTA and Fight for Peace
Sportswear company Reebok has completed the acquisition of UK-based boxing and martial arts brand LUTA.
Wu confirmed for third term as AIBA president
International Boxing Association (AIBA) president Ching-Kuo Wu has been re-elected unopposed for a third consecutive four-year term at the head of the sport’s global governing body.
Puerto Rico completes World Series of Boxing lineup
The World Series of Boxing (WSB) has announced that a Puerto Rico franchise will compete in its fifth season, taking the number of competing nations in the International Boxing Association (AIBA) sanctioned series to 16.
De La Hoya buys back Golden Boy shares
Boxing promoter and former multi-weight world champion Oscar De La Hoya has bought out the two largest stakes in Golden Boy Promotions not held by himself at the request of the shareholders.
Aiba recognises new boxing body in India
The International Boxing Association (Aiba) has recognised a newly-elected national association in India.
Gough to lead AIBA’s marketing arm
The International Boxing Association (AIBA) has appointed David Gough as chief executive for its global marketing company, the Boxing Marketing Arm (BMA).
Wu to run for another term as AIBA president
Ching-Kuo Wu has confirmed he will seek a third term as president of the International Boxing Association (AIBA).
Pacquiao to open chain of Chinese boxing academies
Fight legend Manny Pacquiao has unveiled plans to open a chain of Chinese government-backed boxing academies across the country.
Aiba awards hosting rights for series of boxing events
The International Boxing Association (Aiba) has awarded hosting rights for the 2015 Junior World Boxing Championships and the 2016 Youth World Boxing Championships to Saint Petersburg in Russia as part of a series of event announcements.