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Tyson says 'no regrets' over loss for fighting 'one last time'
The 58-year-old legend dropped a unanimous decision on Friday to 27-year-old Youtube fighter Paul at AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys, before 72,300 fans and 60 million more households worldwide, according to telecaster Netflix.
Mike Tyson, 58, back in ring to face Youtuber Paul
Tyson, who terrorised the heavyweight division during an imperious reign in the late 1980s, is lacing up the gloves once more to take on Youtuber Jake Paul, 27, in an officially sanctioned fight at AT&T Stadium, the home of the Dallas Cowboys, in Arlington, Texas.
Rumble in the Jungle remembered after 50 years
The Rumble in the Jungle, which inspired Norman Mailer's book "The Fight" and the Oscar-winning documentary "When We Were Kings", has passed into boxing myth.
BOOK REVIEW: FICTION / A “knockout” debut from Rita Bullwinkel
The eight girls in Headshot clearly hope to escape the chaos of their lives in the ring.
Hometown of Algeria boxer in gender row erupts in joy after Olympic win
"It's Algeria's victory," her father, Omar Khelif, told reporters as he watched the fight on a giant screen along with the rest of the village around 300 kilometres (185 miles) southwest of Algiers.
Paris gold has 'special taste' for Khelif after gender dispute
Victory at the Paris Olympics has "a special taste", said Algeria's Imane Khelif after winning boxing gold on Friday, following two weeks of speculation over her eligibility amid a gender dispute that has engulfed the Games.
History-maker Harrington retires after retaining Olympic crown
"The last hurrah, I'm done. I've always said I want to retire a champion, that's it," Harrington told Irish national broadcaster RTE.
Taiwanese boxer in Olympics gender row wins to guarantee medal
With her second win of the tournament, the 28-year-old Lin is certain to win a medal because losing semi-finalists in the boxing take home bronze.
Gender row rocks Paris Olympics
Distraught Italian boxer Angela Carini, showing signs of physical pain, shrugged off attempts by Khelif to shake her hand afterwards, collapsing to her knees and sobbing uncontrollably in the middle of the ring.
Muhammad Ali recalled as fighter for justice
Muhammad Ali is remembered in tributes worldwide for his iconic fight for social justice as well as his legendary boxing battles following his death Friday at age 74.
Muhammad Ali in hospital
Former world heavyweight boxing champion Muhammad Ali has been hospitalized for a respiratory issue, family spokesman Bob Gunnell said on Thursday.
Professional boxers can compete
Professional boxers can compete at the upcoming Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, the sport's governing body ruled in a landmark decision on Wednesday.
Pacquiao defeats Bradley Jr by unanimous decision
Manny Pacquiao knocked rival Timothy Bradley Jr down twice, in the seventh and ninth rounds, and cruised to a unanimous decision in their welterweight fight Saturday night before 14,665 at the MGM Grand Garden Arena.
'Gold medal-winning' boxer now garbage cleaner
A national-level Gold medal winning boxer in India, Kamal Kumar now collects garbage from door to door for a living in Kangpur.
Mayweather stripped of WBO welterweight belt
Floyd Mayweather Jr. has been stripped of the welterweight world title for failing to comply with rules, the World Boxing Organization said.
Ring champ Mike Tyson confirms 'Ip Man 3' role
The boxing legend has joined the cast of the newly announced “Ip Man 3”, which tells the story of martial arts pro and one-time mentor of Bruce Lee, Ip Man.
Mayweather wins the match, Pacquiao wins hearts
Floyd Mayweather claimes a unanimous points verdict over Manny Pacquiao to win the richest fight in boxing history and maintain his perfect record.