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From featherweight to heavyweight and from all around the world, South China Morning Post brings you the latest news from the world of boxing, as well as boxing-related stories and features.
Meet boxing legend Floyd Mayweather’s two-decades-younger model girlfriend, Gallienne Nabila. Photos: @gallienne/Instagram; Getty Images
Fame and celebrity

Meet boxing legend Floyd Mayweather’s model girlfriend, Gallienne Nabila

The pair were first linked in 2019 but have since had an on-again, off-again relationship; starting around 2022 they have appeared together at numerous events, including NBA games.

Heavyweight boxing great George Foreman dead at 76, family says in Instagram post

Los Angeles 2028 Olympic Games

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

Fame and celebrity

Meet Jake Paul’s Dutch Olympian speed-skater girlfriend, Jutta Leerdam

When Jake Paul first contacted Jutta Leerdam via Instagram she wasn’t impressed, saying he looked like an ‘arrogant d******** that thinks he can just get whatever he wants’ – now they’re in love.

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Jutta Leerdam is a Dutch speed skater – and controversial YouTuber and boxer Jake Paul’s girlfriend. Photos: @juttaleerdam/Instagram
Thailand

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.

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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Tyson Fury

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.

Oleksandr Usyk celebrates after beating Tyson Fury for the second time. Photo: Reuters
Fame and celebrity

‘He’s done’: meet Mike Tyson’s supportive wife, Lakiha ‘Kiki’ Spicer

Mike Tyson’s son Amir recently revealed that the boxer and his stepmum Kiki Spicer made the decision as ‘a team’ that the boxer is ‘done’ with the sport following his bout with Jake Paul.

IOC

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.

Celebrity Families

Who is Jake and Logan Paul’s mum, Pam Stepnick, who dissed Mike Tyson?

The internet is abuzz with talk (and memes) about Jake Paul and Mike Tyson, who just took part in one of the most controversial fights of all time – but why is the YouTuber’s mum controversial too?

Jake Paul’s mum Pam Stepnick is a big supporter of her sons – and a YouTuber herself. Photos: @pam_stepnick/Instagram, Getty Images
Fame and celebrity

Meet Sydney Thomas, the ring girl from the Jake Paul – Mike Tyson fight

Sydney Thomas, one of the ring girls hired for the controversial Jake Paul vs Mike Tyson match on Saturday, is also a cheerleader in the MLB – here’s what we know about her.

Some fans claimed Sydney Thomas was the highlight of the controversial fight between Mike Tyson and Jake Paul over the weekend. Photos: @iamsydneythomas/Instagram

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.

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.

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

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.

Chinese heavyweight Zhang Zhilei has called on IBF world champion Daniel Dubois to give him his shot after the Brit’s KO victory over Anthony Joshua. Photo: Reuters
Anthony Joshua

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.

Fame and celebrity

Who is Oscar De La Hoya’s ‘racy’ girlfriend, former golfer Holly Sonders?

Former professional boxer Oscar De La Hoya and his girlfriend Holly Sonders aren’t ashamed to flaunt their relationship – or their bodies – for the world to see … here’s what you need to know

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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
ONE Championship

Rizin kick-boxer Anpo hints at ONE hook-up but boxer Garcia a possible diversion

After seeming to beat boxing legend Manny Pacquiao, the Japanese star could join the MMA outift – but Garcia wants revenge for the Filipino first.

Algeria

Olympic gold-winning boxer Imane Khelif given street parade on return to Algeria

Khelif hailed as an inspiration during hometown welcome, days after she filed a criminal complaint for cyber-harassment in France.

France

Musk, Rowling named in cyberbullying suit by Olympic boxing star Imane Khelif

Khelif, who won an Olympic gold medal in women’s boxing in Paris, faced intense scrutiny over her biological sex and gender identity.

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The Paris prosecutor’s office opened an investigation after Algerian Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif filed a complaint regarding cyber-harassment. Photo: AFP
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

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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Gold medallist Lin Yu-ting is overcome on the podium after winning the women’s boxing 57kg final. Photo: AFP
Paris 2024 Olympic Games

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 2024 Olympic Games

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

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

Video | How is gender defined in sport?

What are the standards of gender in sport and are they right?
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Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Opinion | Lord have Bercy: Canada, foreign journalists crowded out at Olympic basketball

The Canadians had little chance against a good French team backed by partisan fans – moving to the next venue proved just as tough for some.

Paris 2024 Olympic Games

Who is boxer Lin Yu-ting, who’s been caught in an Olympics gender row?

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has faced similar criticism – but neither athlete is known to identify as transgender, and the International Olympic Committee has defended both

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