Boxing

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Imane Khelif barred from upcoming women's boxing tournament until passing new mandatory sex test

Imane Khelif's participation in the Eindhoven Box Cup is on hold due to World Boxing's new sex test policy, sparking debate over athlete eligibility and safety.

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Boxing world mourns loss of Georgia O'Connor after miscarriage, cancer battle: 'Loved, respected, and admired'

Earlier this year, the undefeated professional fighter revealed that doctors "refused to listen" to her personal medical concerns and did not take her "seriously."

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Nigerian boxer suddenly dies after collapsing mid-fight: 'Unpredictable nature of the sport'

A professional boxer from Nigeria died in Ghana over the weekend after suddenly collapsing mid-fight, officials said.

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Logan and Jake Paul keep it real on why they continue to stay in front of cameras: ‘Gotta keep pumpin''

Logan and Jake Paul have a reality show about their lives coming out later this week, and they discussed why they continue to be in front of the cameras.

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Jake Paul announces engagement to Dutch speedskater Jutta Leerdam in social media post

Jake Paul and Dutch speedskater Jutta Leerdam announced their engagement on social media on Saturday in a post that featured Paul kneeling on a balcony.

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Trump reacts to 'great fighter' George Foreman's death

President Donald Trump penned a tribute to a "great fighter," George Foreman, who died Friday at the age of 76, in a Truth Social post.

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George Foreman, heavyweight champion, dead at 76

Heavyweight champion George Foreman died Friday at the age of 76, his family announced in an Instagram post. Foreman's family said he "peacefully departed" surrounded by loved ones.

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Dana White will make 'boxing great again,' Saudi official says after new promotion is announced

TKO Holdings, headed by Dana White and Nick Khan, announced a boxing promotion in Saudi Arabia Wednesday that is scheduled to begin next year.

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Boxing star Amanda Serrano signs lifetime deal with Jake Paul-backed promotion

Amanda Serrano, who claimed the hearts of boxing fans everywhere with her fight against Katie Taylor in November, has signed a lifetime deal with Most Valuable Promotions.

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Pro boxing match could take place at Alcatraz this summer: report

Alcatraz Island, the infamous former prison turned historic museum in San Francisco Bay, could be the site of a professional boxing match this summer.

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Jake Paul says boxing champ Canelo Álvarez 'ducked' him after 'deep negotiations' for fight

Jake Paul and Canelo Álvarez were close to coming to terms on a fight in May, but, after it fell through, Paul says the champ is avoiding him.

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What are the 100 best athlete nicknames of all time?

What are the best athlete nicknames of all time? FOX Sports Research compiled the list of the top 100 names across the sports world.

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Jake and Logan Paul announce 'the moment you've waited a decade for,' but leave questions

Jake and Logan Paul announced "the moment you've waited a decade for," but left some answers on the table — for now, something involving them will be on HBO Max on March 27.

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Boxer Devin Haney rips actor Sylvester Stallone over 'Rocky' films: 'Movies wasn't real'

Boxer Devin Haney issued a stern reminder to Sylvester Stallone about the differences between competing in the ring and playing a character in a movie.

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Jake Paul puts Mike Tyson on his shoulders during inaugural ball

Jake Paul was seen putting Mike Tyson on his shoulders as it appeared any animosity between them was completely over following their November spectacle.

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Jake Paul slams Trump critics as he attends inauguration: 'Today is about togetherness'

Boxing star Jake Paul took called out critics of President Trump as he attended the inauguration with his brother and UFC star Conor McGregor.

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Boxing star Tyson Fury announces retirement following losses to Oleksandr Usyk

British boxer Tyson Fury announced on Monday in a social media video he will retire from the sport of boxing following two losses to Oleksandr Usyk.

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Viral ring girl Sydney Thomas reveals SEC football coach slid into her DMs amid rising fame

Viral ring girl Sydney Thomas revealed the "craziest" direct message she received in a recent podcast interview. Her popularity has skyrocketed since November.

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Professional boxer Paul Bamba dead at 35, days after winning title bout

R&B singer Ne-Yo announced the passing of professional boxer Paul Bamba, who signed with his management company this year. He was just 35.

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Imane Khelif receives 4 votes for AP's Female Athlete of the Year

Imane Khelif, the Algerian boxer who is said to have failed previous gender tests in boxing competition, received four votes as AP's Female Athlete of the Year.

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Conor McGregor says he has 'agreed' to box Logan Paul; WWE star gives cryptic message

UFC fighter Conor McGregor said he has "agreed" to fight Logan Paul in an "exhibition" boxing match in India, and Paul seems to be on board with it.

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Olympic athlete amateur world champion joins Jake Paul's boxing promotion

Jake Paul's Most Valuable Promotions announced it has added Olympian and amateur world champion Tammara "Tamm" Thibeault to its roster.

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Floyd Mayweather addresses ‘rumors’ he was punched in attack by angry mob in London over Israel support

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather denied being physically assaulted during a confrontation with an angry mob in London this week that reportedly was instigated by his support of Israel.

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Imane Kehlif is most-Googled athlete of 2024 amid Olympic boxing gender controversy

Google released its data for most-searched athlete of 2024, and boxer Imane Khelif was No. 1 ahead of iconic American athletes Simone Biles and Mike Tyson.

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Angela Carini wins title months after Olympic withdrawal against Imane Khelif, who failed sex eligibility test

Boxer Angela Carini won her eighth Italian women's title just months after an infamous withdrawal from the Paris Olympics against Imane Khelif.

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Mike Tyson faces $1.5 million lawsuit over alleged contract violation in order to fight Jake Paul

Mike Tyson is being sued by a marketing company that seeks more than $1.5 million after he allegedly broke a promotional contract with them to fight Jake Paul.

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Viral ring girl Sydney Thomas reveals Jake Paul message before popularity skyrocketed

Sydney Thomas, the ring girl who went viral during last month's boxing spectacle, revealed a message she received from Jake Paul before her fame took off.

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Jake Paul jokes that next opponent is 392-year-old shark

With all the jokes about Jake Paul's opponents, the YouTuber-turned-boxer joined in on the fun, saying his next opponent is a 392-year-old shark.

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Paul-Tyson ring girl shares how fans thought she was part of 'staged' fight after Mike Tyson slap

Sydney Thomas had to act cool after Mike Tyson slapped Jake Paul, but that led to more speculation from fans saying the fight was all staged.

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Ryan Garcia vows to end Jake Paul's boxing career: 'I would knock him out'

Embattled boxer Ryan Garcia, who is serving a one-year suspension for a banned substance, said that he's serious about being Jake Paul's next opponent in the ring.

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Paul-Tyson ring girl Sydney Thomas reflects on newfound fame, career goals

Sydney Thomas has newfound fame after going viral for being a ring girl during the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight, and she plans to use it for good.