Callum Simpson stops Steed Woodall early to retain titles on emotional night | Boxing
Callum Simpson defended his British and Commonwealth super middleweight title by stopping Steed Woodall in two rounds on an emotional night in Sheffield. Simpson was competing for the first time since his sister Lily Rae passed away at age 19. “It's a bittersweet feeling,” he told Sky Sports after the quick win. “There's one person […]
Hiker missing in Australia’s Kosciuszko national park since Boxing Day found alive | Australia news
A 23-year-old hiker missing since Boxing Day has been found alive in the remote Kosciuszko National Park. Police confirmed Wednesday that Hadi Nazari was found alive. Hikers found Nazari outside the Circuit Walk near Blue Lake around 3:15 p.m. Wednesday, police said in a statement. Nazari was pulled out and examined by paramedics. Nazari was […]
‘Not a single word is true’: UFC legend Chael Sonnen says there’s no chance Conor McGregor’s $250M boxing match happens
Former UFC fighter Chell Sonnen says there is no reason to believe Conor McGregor is going to box with Logan Paul in India. Looks like McGregor Confirmed (With heart and Indian flag) December 29, 2024 Report that he will face Paul in 2025 at Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai for $250 million. However, after reading the […]
Referee punched in the face multiple times in chaotic boxing scene
During a boxing match on New Year's Eve, fists flew in all directions and one referee received multiple blows to the face. Sheena Karimian takes on Rukiya Anbo at Tuesday's main card kickoff for martial arts promotion Rizin as part of the “Rizin 49 Decade” card featuring 22 MMA, kickboxing and boxing bouts in Saitama, […]
Teenagers joined Boxing Day stampede at StreetX
An Australian streetwear store was mobbed by hundreds of teenagers on Boxing Day after its founder encouraged customers to “rob” the store. Almost unbelievable footage uploaded to the StreetX Instagram page shows hundreds of teenagers rushing into a store in Perth's central business district. Onlookers watched the mayhem unfold as crowds of mostly young men […]
Resist ‘predatory’ Boxing Day gambling offers, say NHS bosses amid worsening crisis | Gambling
NHS chiefs have warned that a flood of betting ads placed around Boxing Day sporting events will worsen Britain's growing gambling problem. They say promotional tactics by unscrupulous gambling companies, such as free Christmas bets, will encourage bettors to bet more than they can afford and increase gambling-related harm. Gambling addiction has taken a huge […]
Indian Ocean tsunami: how survivors found love after Boxing Day disaster | Tsunamis
IMahiddin's mother was the one who urged him to go out on a Sunday morning 20 years ago. Dozens of relatives were visiting a small coastal village in Indonesia for a wedding party when a strong earthquake struck just before 8am. Buildings collapsed in some areas. His mother said he should go to his employer's […]
Victoria bushfires: statewide fire ban for Boxing Day as hundreds of firefighters battle Grampians blaze | Bushfires
Victoria has declared a state-wide ban on fires from December 26 as authorities prepare for the heat, gusty winds and extreme conditions on Boxing Day. The declaration comes as fires rage across the Grampians, engulfing more than 43,000 hectares and continuing to burn for several days. The situation is expected to worsen over the next […]
Time for Tyson Fury to consider leaving the stage after Usyk defeat dims aura | Boxing
IIn the end, everyone runs off the road. Perhaps that's what Tyson Fury needed to say he was robbed at Kingdom Arena on Saturday night. Boxing requires this level of irrationality. No logical millionaire would be willing to schedule a brain-shattering, soul-shredding 30-minute assault from the most effective practitioner of controlled violence ever on the […]
Oleksandr Usyk wins heavyweight rematch to silence Tyson Fury in Riyadh | Boxing
Oleksandr Usyk remains the shining king of the dark and chaotic world of boxing. The great Ukrainian retained his three titles as world heavyweight champion by defeating Tyson Fury on points in a decisive bout in Riyadh early Sunday morning. Usyk boxed with clinical authority and won clearly on all three cards by scores of […]