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George Foreman, who fought an iconic battle with Muhammad Ali before later reclaiming the title two decades later, has died. Photo: AFP
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Heavyweight boxing great George Foreman dead at 76, family says in Instagram post

Former heavyweight champion fought and lost against Muhammad Ali in boxing’s iconic 1974 “Rumble in the Jungle”.

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IOC recommends boxing be part of LA 2028 Games, Olympics chief Bach says

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4 sent off as Everton draw last Goodison derby, ‘no alcohol’ at Saudi World Cup

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Thailand’s first Olympic gold medallist jailed for sexual assault of minor

Somluck Kamsing won featherweight title at Atlanta Games in 1996, but is now better known as actor on Thai television.

FILE - Thailand’s Somluck Kamsing (left) won gold at the Atlanta Games in 1996. Photo: AP
FILE - Thailand’s Somluck Kamsing (left) won gold at the Atlanta Games in 1996. Photo: AP
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Mind over matter: Hong Kong boxer Tyson Ng propels himself into WBC rankings

The 35-year-old – who was not named after Mike Tyson – is the first from the city and one of only five Asians to achieve the feat.

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Usyk beats Fury in heavyweight championship rematch, wins by unanimous decision

Ukrainian Olesksandr Usyk keeps WBO, WBA and WBC titles after 12-round contest in Riyadh.

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Taiwan Olympic boxing champion Lin quits event after gender eligibility questions

Lin was due to compete in the World Boxing Cup Finals in Sheffield, England but withdrew after the organisers questioned her eligibility.

Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting Lin had offered to undergo a “comprehensive medical examination locally” in Britain but World Boxing did not agree. Photo: AFP
Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting Lin had offered to undergo a “comprehensive medical examination locally” in Britain but World Boxing did not agree. Photo: AFP
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World Boxing announces creation of Asian confederation not linked to IBA

The 55-member World Boxing is looking to fill the void left by the Russian-led IBA, which was stripped of recognition last year by the IOC.

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What time is Tyson v Paul? How to watch and do I need a Netflix subscription?

All the information ahead of the weekend’s super fight between Mike Tyson and YouTuber Jake Paul.

Boxing

Boxer Haider dies two weeks after collapsing following fight with China’s Zhou

The 25-year-old had been in a coma in hospital since the fight in the Fijian capital against Chinese boxer Zhou Runqi on October 26.

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Hong Kong hosts first title fight in 5 years, with local boxer Pradhan starring

Pradhan will face Thailand’s Passakron Yakkala while also on the agenda at PMQ Qube is Ruru Yang, the island’s first female world champion.

Saagar Pradhan will fight for a title for the first time in his career at the PMQ Qube on Saturday. Photo: Mike Chan
Saagar Pradhan will fight for a title for the first time in his career at the PMQ Qube on Saturday. Photo: Mike Chan
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China’s Zhang wants shot at Dubois’ title after brutal Joshua KO at Wembley

It is unclear what Dubois’ plans are for his next fight, with a rematch against Anthony Joshua or Oleksandr Usyk on the cards.

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While you were sleeping: Argentina stun Springboks, Joshua flattened, Liverpool top

So much sport, so little time. Anyway, rugby, boxing, English Premier League, cricket, Formula One, golf – pick your poison, it’s all here.

Boxing

Joshua bids to emulate Ali as 3-time champ by beating Dubois in front of 95,000

The 2012 London Olympic champion is looking to complete his late-career rebuild by beating his compatriot and reclaim the IBF belt at Wembley.

A win for Anthony Joshua against Daniel Dubois on Saturday would mean climbing the mountain once again, but a defeat could mean hanging up his gloves. Photo: Reuters
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Tyson feels good after health scare, is ready for his rescheduled bout with Paul

The fighters have restarted the build-up to their rescheduled match after the initial date was postponed because the former world heavyweight champion had an ulcer problem.

Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, 58, told a pre-fight press conference that he had resumed training for the bout and was feeling fine. Photo: EPA-EFE
Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson, 58, told a pre-fight press conference that he had resumed training for the bout and was feeling fine. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Coach says J.K. Rowling powered Lin Yu-ting to boxing gold, calls IBA ‘a lunatic’

Tseng Tzu-chiang says Harry Potter author is ‘pride of Taiwan’ after she entered gender row surrounding Lin and Algeria’s Imane Khelif.

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Chinese boxer Wu hails Cuban coach’s influence on gold medal run in Paris

Wu Yu says she felt as though winning was her mission, and did not know if it would be her only chance to compete at a Games.

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Paris Games: US basketball final, more China gold? – 5 things to know for day 15

Huge names in global sport looking to add Olympic gold – or in some cases more Olympic gold – to their medal collection.

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LeBron James and his United States teammates can almost taste their men’s basketball gold... but first need to overcome hosts France. Photo: Reuters
LeBron James and his United States teammates can almost taste their men’s basketball gold... but first need to overcome hosts France. Photo: Reuters
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China, Panama boxers shadow each other on path to Paris Olympics gold

Li Qian and Atheyna Bylon will fight for the women’s 75kg title at Roland Garros on Sunday, with some remarkable resemblances between them.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Paris Olympics: Khelif v Liu, football classic – 5 things to know for day 14

As we say hello to some sports, we say goodbye to others with various gold medals decided.

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Lin Yu-ting ready to give it everything in pursuit of Olympic glory

Chinese Taipei boxer will fight Poland’s Julia Szeremeta on Sunday with both gold and history on the line.

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Lin Yu-ting is fighting to become the first woman to win boxing gold at an Olympics for Chinese Taipei. Photo: TNS
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Boxer Lin Yu-ting cannot hold back tears after edging into semi-finals

Lin beats Bulgarian Svetlana Staneva in women’s 57kg category and says home support is carrying her to gold.

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Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting acknowledges the crowd after beating Bulgaria’s Svetlana Staneva in the women’s 57kg quarter-final. Photo: AFP
Taiwan’s Lin Yu-ting acknowledges the crowd after beating Bulgaria’s Svetlana Staneva in the women’s 57kg quarter-final. Photo: AFP
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Chinese Taipei boxer Lin gives press cold shoulder after winning first Paris bout

Boxer involved in gender controversy along with Algeria’s Imane Khelif beat Uzbekistan’s Sitora Turdibekova by a unanimous decision to reach women’s under-57kg quarter-finals.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Profile | Imane Khelif: journey from sporty young girl to two-time Olympian in gender row

The 25-year-old is a biological woman who has been erroneously labelled “trans” by social commentators after her round-of-16 opponent Angela Carini quit 46 seconds into their fight.

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Paris Olympics 5 to watch on day 8: Imane Khelif fighting, ‘Queen Wen’ eyes gold

While eyes in one part of the world will be transfixed by racquet sports, there’s a whole buffet of events available in the French capital.

Zheng Qinwen is just one match away from a first tennis singles gold medal for China. Photo: Xinhua
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