Tag: boxer
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REVEALED! Leaked medical report claims Olympic female boxer Imane Khelif is a biological male
Medical test results from Algerian boxer Imane Khelif’s 2023 World Championships screening have been reportedly leaked, with the document stating “chromosome analysis reveals male karyotype”. The report was released by American journalist Alan Abrahamson on the 3 Wire Sports website just 36 hours after World Boxing ruled that Khelif must undergo s£x screening to remain…
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Retirement talks looming for Israel Adesanya as future in MMA remains uncertain
Mixed martial arts icon, Israel Adesanya, may be on the verge of calling time on his illustrious career, according to recent comments from his long-time coach, Eugene Bareman. The former UFC middleweight champion, affectionately known as “The Last Stylebender,” has experienced an unprecedented three-fight losing streak — the first in his decorated journey through combat…
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Just in: Oldest heavyweight boxing champion, George Foreman is dead
Oldest Boxing heavyweight legend George Foreman has died aged 76. Known as Big George in the ring, the American built one of the most remarkable and enduring careers in the sport, winning Olympic gold in 1968 and claiming the world heavyweight title twice, 21 years apart – the second making him the oldest champion in…
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MEET Elizabeth Oshoba first Nigerian female boxer to win world title
Nigerian Boxer, Elizabeth Oshoba has emerged the World Champion in women’s featherweight category. Oshoba knocked out Italy’s Michela Braga in the 10th round of World Boxing Council (WBC) Silver Female featherweight bout to claim the world title and extended her professional bout record to 7-0. November 2023, the 24-year old beat Italy’s Martina Righi in…
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Ex-boxer urges govt to seperate politics from sports
Ikechukwu Okoronkwo, an ex-international Nigerian boxer, has urged governments at all levels to seperate politics from sports to enable the growth of the sport at both national and international levels. Okoronkwo, who gave the advice in Enugu on Wednesday, said sports should be left in the hands of technocrats. He said the situation of sports…
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Asaba 2022: Coach blames medical team for Imo boxer’s death
In aftermath of the death of Imo state boxer, Chukwuemeka Igboanugo at the ongoing National Sports Festival in Asaba Delta State on Tuesday, one of the coaches Endurance Aberegidi from Borno State has blamed medical personnel stationed at the venue for their lackadaisical approach in dealing with the situation.
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Nollywood Yoruba actor Ogogo speaks on being a great boxer
Veteran Nollywood Yoruba actor, Taiwo Hassan, popularly known as Ogogo, has hinted on being a great boxer after engaging in a brawl with a tout on the street of Ilaro in Ogun state. In a now viral video on the Internet the actor was seen having a tussle with a man in the midst of…
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Boxing: My father died with coronavirus – Anthony
British boxer Anthony Yarde says his father has died after contracting coronavirus. The 28-year-old light-heavyweight has urged people to stay at home, saying his father had been “fit with no health issues” before becoming ill. “I’m still in shock but maybe this can help people stay at home,” Yarde posted on social media. “The more…
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Boxer dies in the ring fighting with false identity
A Bulgarian boxer has died in the ring fighting under his cousin’s licence in Albania, prompting outpourings of grief for the wrong athlete. Boris Stanchov, 21, took a £350 appearance fee for the bout against Ardit Murja, appearing under his cousin’s name, Isus Velichkov. Stanchov was caught by a left jab before stumbling backwards and…
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23-year-old boxer dies after collapsing in ring
An Argentinian boxer has died after a fight making him the second victim of the sport within a week. The 23-year-old super lightweight Hugo Santillan died from injuries suffered during a 10-round bout with Uruguayan champion Eduardo Javier Abreu which ended in a draw in San Nicolas, Argentina. He collapsed as he raised his arms…