Claressa Shields Challenges Keith Thurman To A Historic Mixed-Gender Boxing Match

World champion boxer Claressa Shields shocked fans by challenging Keith Thurman to a mixed-gender boxing match over the weekend. Thurman, a former unified welterweight world champion who only lost one fight, added to the fans’ shock by accepting Shields’ challenge. Y’all the reason I’m trending 🤣 i’m in the gym already getting ready for One time https://t.co/ahISeNpZkH — Claressa Gwoat …

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Wins At European Games Push Broadhurst, Harrington And Lehane One Step Closer Toward Paris 2024

Irish boxing stars Amy Broadhurst, Kellie Harrington and Jennifer Lehane’s successful fights at the European Games in Poland have left them one win away from booking their tickets to Paris Games 2024. World Champion Amy Broadhurst coasted into the quarter-finals yesterday after securing a unanimous decision victory against Latvian opponent Beatrise Rozentale in the welterweight (66kg) division. Speaking after the …

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IOC strips recognition from Russian-funded International Boxing Association

Following years of controversy, the International Olympic Committee (IOC) has taken unprecedented action and stripped Olympic recognition from the International Boxing Association (IBA) after the latter’s failure to reform regarding governance and finances. However, IOC director general Cristophe De Kepper has said that boxing is ‘guaranteed’ to be in the 2028 Olympics in LA, which had hitherto been in doubt. …

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