Nation Jul 03 ICE arrests boxer Julio César Chávez Jr. for deportation to Mexico, federal officials say By Jaimie Ding, Julie Watson, Associated Press
Nation Mar 22 Beloved heavyweight champion George Foreman dies at 76 George Foreman, the fearsome heavyweight who lost the “Rumble in the Jungle” to Muhammad Ali before an inspiring second act as a 45-year-old champion and a successful businessman, has died, his family said. By Greg Beacham, Associated Press
Arts Dec 26 Watch 7:27 ‘The Fire Inside’ chronicles boxer Claressa Shields’ journey to Olympic gold and beyond One of the biggest names in women’s boxing, Claressa Shields, is getting the Hollywood treatment in a new biopic. Senior arts correspondent Jeffrey Brown discussed "The Fire Inside" with Shields, director Rachel Morrison and actress Ryan Destiny for our arts… By Lena I. Jackson, Jeffrey Brown
Nation Nov 16 Jake Paul beats Mike Tyson in boxing match that didn’t meet the hype Paul won an eight-round unanimous decision over Tyson as the hits didn’t match the hype in a fight between the 27-year-old YouTuber-turned-boxer and the former heavyweight champion in his first sanctioned pro bout in almost 20 years. By Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press
Nation Nov 15 Mike Tyson set to fight influencer-turned boxer Jake Paul Mike Tyson is set for his first sanctioned fight since 2005 as the 58-year-old former heavyweight champion takes on much younger YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul in Texas. By Schuyler Dixon, Associated Press
Aug 14 French prosecutors investigating online harassment of Olympic boxing champ Imane Khelif By Associated Press French prosecutors say they are investigating a complaint made by Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif for online harassment. Continue reading
Aug 09 Algerian boxer Imane Khelif wins gold at Olympics after enduring abuse fueled by misinformation By Greg Beacham, Associated Press The International Olympic Committee has called the arbitrary sex tests imposed on Khelif and fellow two-time Olympian Li Yu-ting of Taiwan irretrievably flawed. Continue reading
Aug 07 Watch 9:13 False accusations surrounding Olympic boxer highlight debate around gender and sports By William Brangham, Sam Lane, Joshua Barajas, Mekhi Hill The 2024 Olympics have garnered tens of millions of viewers with jaw-dropping performances and compelling storylines. But in recent days, controversy surrounding the gender of one boxer has also consumed headlines. William Brangham discussed what this says about the future… Continue watching
Aug 06 Boxer Imane Khelif advances to gold-medal bout By Greg Beacham, Associated Press Khelif defeated Janjaem Suwannapheng of Thailand 5:0 in the semifinals at Roland Garros, where the crowd roared for her and chanted her name repeatedly during her three-round fight. Continue reading
Aug 06 Olympic boxer at center of gender misconceptions fights for spot in gold medal bout By Greg Beacham, Associated Press Imane Khelif’s fight for a gold medal amid scrutiny over misconceptions about her gender continues when she takes the ring in the Olympic boxing semifinals. Continue reading