Boxing

Sorry, ladies: Israeli breakout fighter Ahavat Hashem Gordon is already taken, and engaged

A whole country seemed glued to the TV on Saturday night to watch a fight that, until recently, many people probably had not even heard about.

 Israeli fighter Ahavat HaShem Gordon after he defeated Turkish opponent Ali Kuyuncu at UTMA 17 after Kuyuncu declared a forfeit in the second round.
ISRAELI MUAY Thai fighter, Ahavat Hashem Gordon, seen with an Israeli flag following his win on February 21, 2026.

Turkish boxer attacks Israeli opponent before fight, Israeli wins in two rounds

One of gold medalist Yulia Sachkov and one of Israel flag on the podium at the Kickboxing World Championships in Abu Dhabi.

Israel wins seven medals at Abu Dhabi kickboxing World Championships

Forever entwined in history: Muhammad Ali’s three fights with Joe Frazier have gone down in boxing lore as one of the greatest trilogies and rivalries ever in sport, particularly the first and third fights.

The Thrilla in Manila at 50: Ali, Frazier and the 'closest thing to dying' - interview


Amid coronavirus closures, Gaza's young female boxers train on the beach

The sight of over a dozen girls boxing on the beach while wearing face masks caught the eye of passersby in the Mediterranean coastal enclave, where the sport is mostly popular with men

A Palestinian boxing coach, Osama Ayob, trains a girl at the sidewalk of a beach as sports clubs are closed due to concerns about the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19), in Gaza City May 21, 2020.

How to keep fit during lockdown, using only a baby and a stroller

Specifically, a boxing-inspired workout you can do at home with nothing but your bodyweight, your baby and your stroller.

Pick two focal points on opposite sides of the room. Balance on your tailbone and twist side to side

New WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury made antisemitic comments in 2016

“Just as antisemitism is being stamped out from football, the same should apply to boxing."

Tyson Fury

Fury annihilates Wilder in heavyweight title rematch

Fury used his reach advantage to continually beat Wilder to the punch. He took total control in the third where he landed a right hand to Wilder's left ear to drop him to the canvas.

Deontay Wilder v Tyson Fury - WBC Heavyweight Title