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Attack and never give up: Inside Japan's deadly boxing scene
AFP, Published on 28/08/2025
» TOKYO — Drastic weight loss, ferocious sparring and lax regulation have created a dangerous environment in Japanese boxing, as the sport battles for its future in the country after two fighters died.
Deaths could spell end for Japanese boxing
AFP, Published on 26/08/2025
» TOKYO — Japanese boxing is at "a crucial moment" and could cease to exist if it does not radically improve safety, the head of the country's boxing commission told Agence France-Presse (AFP) following the deaths of two fighters.
Japan boxing to hold emergency meeting following deaths
AFP, Published on 11/08/2025
» TOKYO - Japanese boxing officials will hold an emergency meeting on Tuesday as the sport in the country faces intense scrutiny following the deaths of two fighters in separate bouts at the same event.
Controversies mar China's record
Sports, Bangkok Post and REUTERS, Published on 11/10/2023
» HANGZHOU: With no major security incidents and a record gold medal haul for their athletes, China will regard the 19th Asian Games, which ended on Sunday, as a soft power triumph that ticked a number of political, sporting and operational boxes for the hosts.
Muay Thai's Olympic quest slowed by safety concerns
AFP, Published on 31/10/2022
» The ancient combat sport of Muay Thai has set its sights on Olympic glory, but a recent death has highlighted safety concerns that could slow its path to a Games debut.
Mike Tyson to face no charges over plane fracas: US prosecutor
AFP, Published on 11/05/2022
» LOS ANGELES: Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson will not face criminal charges over repeatedly punching a fellow plane passenger, a prosecutor in California said Tuesday.
Aussie Kambosos stuns Lopez to become unified lightweight champ
AFP, Published on 28/11/2021
» NEW YORK - Australia's George Kambosos used a high-energy attack and a stinging overhand right to become the unified lightweight boxing champion with a shocking split decision victory over Teofimo Lopez on Saturday night in New York.
It's not easy being Ryder Cup captain
Sports, Published on 20/09/2021
» Over the years, I'm sure there has been a few of my students who would have loved to have inflicted physical pain on me, therefore, I had to laugh when I heard that during the final round of last week's BMW PGA Championship, Italy's Francesco Laporta hit his swing coach on the left side of his head with an errant shot on the par-four 13th hole.
Teen Raducanu wins US Open title for first Slam crown by qualifier
AFP, Published on 12/09/2021
» NEW YORK: Britain's 18-year-old Emma Raducanu became the first qualifier to capture a Grand Slam title by defeating Canada's 19-year-old Leylah Fernandez on Saturday in the US Open women's final.
Chanathip injury worsens, could miss WC qualifiers
Sports, Tor Chittinand, Published on 28/05/2021
» Thailand national football team suffered another setback in their bid to qualify for the third and final phase of the Asian qualifiers for the 2022 Fifa World Cup when crafty playmaker Chanathip Songkrasin was advised a two-week rest after aggravating a painful knee injury.