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Vijender set for US debut; to work with Mike Tyson's trainer

Vijender set for US debut; to work with Mike Tyson's trainer

Rediff.com6 Mar 2019

The Indian boxing ace will train at the World famous boxing club 'The Wild Card Boxing Club' in Hollywood CA under legendary coach Freddie Roach -- a 2012 International Boxing Hall of Fame inductee.

Pacquiao's trainer continues war of words

Pacquiao's trainer continues war of words

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

"I am wondering if he (Mayweather) is going to show up, I really do," says Manny Pacquiao's trainer, Freddie Roach.

Five boxers to watch out for at the Tokyo Olympics

Five boxers to watch out for at the Tokyo Olympics

Rediff.com16 Jul 2021

Here are five boxers to watch when the Games kick off

Tyson ready to fight: trainer

Tyson ready to fight: trainer

Rediff.com16 Jul 2004

The former world champion's trainer said Tyson is tired of training for his July 30 fight against British fighter Danny Williams.

Was actor Mickey Rourke's bout fixed?

Was actor Mickey Rourke's bout fixed?

Rediff.com1 Dec 2014

Mickey Rourke returned to the boxing ring after 20 years on Friday and defeated Elliot Seymour, who's 33 years his junior, within two rounds.

A reckless fighter, that's why people like me, says Pacquiao

A reckless fighter, that's why people like me, says Pacquiao

Rediff.com16 Apr 2015

Manny Pacquaio embraced suggestions he was 'a reckless fighter'.

Watch out! Verbal sparring ahead of megabout

Watch out! Verbal sparring ahead of megabout

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Trainers engage in a war of words on Thursday.

Before Fight of the Century, Mayweather, Pacquiao downplay animosity

Before Fight of the Century, Mayweather, Pacquiao downplay animosity

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Floyd Mayweather Jr. and Manny Pacquiao appeared more focussed on conserving energy and downplaying animosity.

Vijender injured in training, US pro debut delayed

Vijender injured in training, US pro debut delayed

Rediff.com25 Mar 2019

Vijender, represented in India by IOS Boxing Promotions, relocated his training base to Los Angles earlier this month after signing up with the legenday Bob Arum's 'Top Rank Promotions'.

Shoulder injury hampered Pacquiao's bout

Shoulder injury hampered Pacquiao's bout

Rediff.com3 May 2015

Filipino Manny Pacquiao said a shoulder injury hampered his bid to hand Floyd Mayweather a first ever defeat as a professional on Saturday as the American improved his record to 48-0 with a unanimous decision.

'Real-life Rocky' faces daunting reality in Pacquiao

'Real-life Rocky' faces daunting reality in Pacquiao

Rediff.com20 Nov 2014

'They're trying to make out like Algieri is the next Rocky. But this isn't a movie.'

Boxer Pacquiao roughs up sparring partners before Algieri bout

Boxer Pacquiao roughs up sparring partners before Algieri bout

Rediff.com28 Oct 2014

Manny Pacquiao is more than three weeks out from his next title defence against unbeaten American Chris Algieri but the World Boxing Organisation (WBO) welterweight champion is already in devastating form, trainer Freddie Roach says.

Mayweather vs Pacquiao: Mary Kom's coach makes his prediction

Mayweather vs Pacquiao: Mary Kom's coach makes his prediction

Rediff.com1 May 2015

Atkinson, at the grand old age of 73, exclusively tells Laxmi Negi/rediff.com that his heart would love Manny to win, but his head says 'Moneybags' has all the skills to pull it off.

Fight Of The Century: 'Underdog' Pacquiao 'confident' of out-punching Mayweather

Fight Of The Century: 'Underdog' Pacquiao 'confident' of out-punching Mayweather

Rediff.com30 Apr 2015

Filipino politician-turned-boxer Manny Pacquiao has said that he is fully confident of beating undefeated US boxing champion Floyd Mayweather despite being tipped as the 'underdog' for the much-anticipated 'fight of the century' bout on May 2 in Las Vegas.

Boxing icon Pacquiao admits drug use as a teen

Boxing icon Pacquiao admits drug use as a teen

Rediff.com29 Sep 2016

Philippines boxing icon Emmanuel 'Manny' Pacquiao says he took all kinds of drugs as a teenager but fully supports President Rodrigo Duterte, whose vicious anti-drugs campaign has led to the killing of more than 3,000 people, mostly users and pushers, in three months.

Boxer Amir Khan rolls with the punches

Boxer Amir Khan rolls with the punches

Rediff.com14 Nov 2015

Besides fighting Manny Pacquiao, British boxer Amir Khan wants to channel boxing talent in India and Pakistan.