'Vijender Singh is the talent that India has in professional boxing and I would want to fight him in India soon.'
After spending 16 years on the streets as a crack cocaine addict, Fabiana da Silva has not only kicked her addiction and found a way to make a living, she has also earned a degree!
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Tuesday
Barcelona's star footballer Lionel Messi was named the Best International Athlete award, while Serena Williams and Novak Djokovic, who recently won the Wimbledon singles titles, were named the best male and female tennis players respectively, at the 2015 ESPY Awards in California, on Wednesday night.
Six of the most memorable bouts to have ever taken place in the history of boxing.
A summary of sports events and sports persons, who made news on Friday
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali died on Friday, aged 74. Following are some of the immediate reactions to the news:
Manny Pacquaio embraced suggestions he was 'a reckless fighter'.
Shiva Thapa and Vikas Krishan will be among India's best bets to better both the colour and number of medals at the 19th World Boxing Championships, starting in Hamburg on Friday.
Mary Kom says being an active boxer and a Parliamentarian at the same time is no laughing matter as the twin jobs are exhausting and exhilarating in equal measure.
Besides fighting Manny Pacquiao, British boxer Amir Khan wants to channel boxing talent in India and Pakistan.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday
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Should Floyd Mayweather Jr end his boxing career on Saturday as planned, his legacy will be underpinned by the extraordinary numbers he has brought to the sport, says former world heavyweight champion Evander Holyfield.
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Tuesday
Summary of sports events and persons who made news on Saturday
A summary of sports events and persons who made news on Friday
In Australian Kerry Hope, Vijender Singh faces a plucky opponent who has the potential to surprise the home favourite
The Kawasaki Z800 and Benelli TNT 899 are two motorcycles that look unalike, perform dissimilarly and probably are meant for enthusiasts with contrasting needs
The death of Muhammad Ali, the former heavyweight champion known as much for his political activism as his boxing brilliance, triggered a worldwide outpouring of affection and admiration for one of the best-known figures of the 20th century.
From an exclusive interview with GQ magazine's Daniel Riley, for GQ India's April 2016 issue, here are 12 things you should know about Cristiano Ronaldo - the footballer, the father and the man
A definitive guide to the movers and shakers who sit at the helm of the Asian sports boom.
'If a person whom Vijender had thrashed earlier is now a World champion, why can't Vijender be champion now too?'
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