Zhang Zhilei lands a punch on Joseph Parker at the Kingdom Arena. Photo: Reuters

Chinese heavyweight Zhang floors Parker twice yet loses, and Joshua KOs Ngannou

Zhang Zhilei knocks down New Zealand’s Joseph Parker twice before fading in their contest, then Anthony Joshua blows away Francis Ngannou inside two rounds in Riyadh.

9 Mar 2024 - 11:34AM

Boxing legend Mike Tyson to fight Jake Paul at Netflix event in Texas in July

Tyson, 57, a former heavyweight champion, is 30 years older than, Paul, a YouTuber-turned-boxer.

Tyson, 57, a former heavyweight champion, is 30 years older than, Paul, a YouTuber-turned-boxer.

8 Mar 2024 - 6:04AM

Zhang wants world heavyweight title defence in China if he beats Fury or Usyk

Zhang defends WBO interim title against Joseph Parker in Riyadh on March 8, but all eyes will be on desert kingdom two months later, when Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk clash in unification bout.

Zhang defends WBO interim title against Joseph Parker in Riyadh on March 8, but all eyes will be on desert kingdom two months later, when Tyson Fury and Oleksandr Usyk clash in unification bout.

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Zhang preparing for dragged out heavyweight WBO interim title clash with Parker

Zhang Zhilei says he holds psychological edge over ‘very dangerous fighter’ Joseph Parker, thinks Kiwi will try and take their bout in Saudi Arabia the distance in hopes of winning.

Zhang Zhilei says he holds psychological edge over ‘very dangerous fighter’ Joseph Parker, thinks Kiwi will try and take their bout in Saudi Arabia the distance in hopes of winning.

10 Feb 2024 - 10:00AM

Zhang has psychological edge over Parker, but needs to finish title fight early

Experts say Chinese heavyweight Zhang Zhilei could be found wanting in stamina department, but win over Joseph Parker when they were amateurs should give him a boost.

Experts say Chinese heavyweight Zhang Zhilei could be found wanting in stamina department, but win over Joseph Parker when they were amateurs should give him a boost.

18 Jan 2024 - 2:00PM

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Zhang Zhilei will put his interim WBO heavyweight title on the line against Joseph Parker. Photo: Reuters

China’s Zhang to fight Parker for interim WBO heavyweight title in March

Title-holder Zhang Zhilei and Joseph Parker will fight at Kingdom Arena on March 8 on undercard of Anthony Joshua clash with Francis Ngannou.

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Anthony Joshua to fight ex-UFC heavyweight champion Ngannou in Saudi Arabia

Clash expected to be held in March, weeks after Tyson Fury faces WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO champion Oleksandr Usyk.

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The sport finds itself in rude health thanks in no small part to the influx of influencers into the ring.

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Influencer Jake Paul ‘honoured’ to mentor US boxers at Paris Olympics

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20 Dec 2023 - 11:48AM

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This week’s Chess Boxing World Championships in Italy are the biggest yet, showcasing a sport that alternates between rounds of chess and boxing, requiring mental and physical agility.

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Fury admits Ngannou ‘toughest opponent in 10 years’ after controversial win

Former UFC king Francis Ngannou knocks Tyson Fury down in round three, but world heavyweight champion takes a split decision in Saudi Arabia.

Former UFC king Francis Ngannou knocks Tyson Fury down in round three, but world heavyweight champion takes a split decision in Saudi Arabia.

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Hong Kong boxer Poon hails ‘new start’ after winning back WBC continental belt

He reclaims Asian continental light flyweight title in Bangkok, having lost it before Covid-19 then run into management trouble and pandemic restrictions.

He reclaims Asian continental light flyweight title in Bangkok, having lost it before Covid-19 then run into management trouble and pandemic restrictions.

28 Oct 2023 - 9:24AM

Hong Kong boxer Poon WBC title will lead to global recognition

Raymond Poon, who first won and defended the WBC Asian continental light flyweight title in 2018, is set to fight Wichet Sengprakhon of Thailand next Thursday in his first 10-round fight in four years.

Raymond Poon, who first won and defended the WBC Asian continental light flyweight title in 2018, is set to fight Wichet Sengprakhon of Thailand next Thursday in his first 10-round fight in four years.

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Ex-UFC star Ngannou set for US$10 million boxing payday with Fury fight

Francis Ngannou will fight heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia next weekend, with purse continuing potential shake-up of MMA.

Francis Ngannou will fight heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia next weekend, with purse continuing potential shake-up of MMA.

21 Oct 2023 - 2:02PM

China’s Zhang knocks out Joyce to move closer to world heavyweight title shot

‘Big Bang’ Zhang Zhilei lives up to his nickname as he floors Englishman Joe Joyce in the third round of their rematch in London – then calls out Tyson Fury.

‘Big Bang’ Zhang Zhilei lives up to his nickname as he floors Englishman Joe Joyce in the third round of their rematch in London – then calls out Tyson Fury.

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Hong Kong’s first woman to hold an Asian boxing title is aiming to go global

Ruru Yang sets her sights even higher after defending her WBC Asia super flyweight boxing crown against Kim Actub.

Ruru Yang sets her sights even higher after defending her WBC Asia super flyweight boxing crown against Kim Actub.

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Pacquiao exploring options to box at Paris Olympics for Philippines

The Filipino boxing icon – a former eight-division world champion – wants to win gold and then finally retire for good.

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Hong Kong boxer Yang set for first title defence against Philippines’ Actub

Ruru Yang Sheau-ru’s coach says she ‘has the ability to go where no Hongkonger has gone before – she can be a legend’.

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Zhang blasts Joyce after missing presser – ‘I’m training like hell’

China’s WBO interim heavyweight boxing champion Zhang Zhilei unable to go to London press conference for Joe Joyce rematch but says ‘hard work is my statement’.

China’s WBO interim heavyweight boxing champion Zhang Zhilei unable to go to London press conference for Joe Joyce rematch but says ‘hard work is my statement’.

1 Jul 2023 - 3:15PM

25-second knockout and long-awaited comeback as Hong Kong boxers win in Bangkok

Lee Ka-wing delivers stunning early finish, while Raymond Poon also lands knockout victory in his first pro bout in over four years.

Lee Ka-wing delivers stunning early finish, while Raymond Poon also lands knockout victory in his first pro bout in over four years.

30 Jun 2023 - 4:00PM