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From featherweight to heavyweight and from all around the world, South China Morning Post brings you the latest news from the world of boxing, as well as boxing-related stories and features.
A journey back through time to look at significant news and events reported by the South China Morning Post from this week in history.
- Garcia took to X to share news of his engagement to adult film star Savannah Bond earlier this month: ‘She said yes! I’m so happy and motivated going into my fight now’, he wrote
- Bond attended an all-girls Catholic school and initially studied beauty therapy before getting ‘bored’ and deciding to work at a Sydney strip club; she later moved to LA to kick start her film career
US sports stars dominate the list, which also features the likes of Roger Federer and David Beckham, but only one woman and one Asian are among the top 50.
Wilder’s signing with Hearn’s Matchroom to take on Queensberry in a 5 v 5 card in Saudi Arabia is a surprise as the pair have been at loggerheads for years.
Former world champion Mike Tyson, 57, is set to fight 27-year-old YouTuber Jake Paul in an exhibition bout in Texas – it will be streamed live on Netflix on July 20
International Boxing Association was stripped of its Olympic recognition and appealed to global sport’s top court, but that appeal was dismissed.
Tyson Fury has all but announced on social media that his wife Paris is pregnant again with the couple’s eighth child, so what else do we know about the At Home With the Furys star?
Manny Pacquiao makes the list, but what about his long-time rival in the ring, Floyd Mayweather? The latter retired professionally but still earned US$30 million for an exhibition match
The 18-year-old is taking luxury vacays across the globe, from London to Paris and the Bahamas, and launching a music career while Joaquin Guzmán is jailed for life
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.
Boxer Ryan Garcia has doubled down on his erratic and outspoken behaviour in recent days, ranting to Andrew Tate and sharing disturbing videos online – here’s what you need to know about him
Tyson, 57, a former heavyweight champion, is 30 years older than, Paul, a YouTuber-turned-boxer.
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 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.
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.
Title-holder Zhang Zhilei and Joseph Parker will fight at Kingdom Arena on March 8 on undercard of Anthony Joshua clash with Francis Ngannou.
Clash expected to be held in March, weeks after Tyson Fury faces WBA, WBO, IBF and IBO champion Oleksandr Usyk.
The sport finds itself in rude health thanks in no small part to the influx of influencers into the ring.
Social media celebrity to call on fight experience and ‘brand building acumen’ to guide nation’s top amateurs in France.
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.
Former UFC king Francis Ngannou knocks Tyson Fury down in round three, but world heavyweight champion takes a split decision in Saudi Arabia.
He reclaims Asian continental light flyweight title in Bangkok, having lost it before Covid-19 then run into management trouble and pandemic restrictions.
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.
Francis Ngannou will fight heavyweight boxing champion Tyson Fury in Saudi Arabia next weekend, with purse continuing potential shake-up of MMA.
‘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.
Ruru Yang sets her sights even higher after defending her WBC Asia super flyweight boxing crown against Kim Actub.
The Filipino boxing icon – a former eight-division world champion – wants to win gold and then finally retire for good.
Ruru Yang Sheau-ru’s coach says she ‘has the ability to go where no Hongkonger has gone before – she can be a legend’.
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’.
Lee Ka-wing delivers stunning early finish, while Raymond Poon also lands knockout victory in his first pro bout in over four years.
Raymond Poon is finally set for a return to action on Thursday – having almost called it quits on professional boxing out of frustration.
