boxing

Former heavyweight champion Leon Spinks has died after battling prostate and other cancers

Mike Tyson showed glimpses of his destructive prime during the 54-year-old boxing icon’s return to the ring for a lively exhibition bout with 51-year-old Roy Jones Jr. Both fighters had impressive moments during a fight that was ruled a draw by the WBC judges at ringside

“Iron Mike” is back. Former heavyweight boxing champion Mike Tyson announced Thursday that he will take on fellow boxer Roy Jones Jr. for an exhibition fight on Sept. 12.

Mike Tyson, 54, will fight Roy Jones Jr., 51, in an exhibition on Sept. 12, 2020, at Dignity Health Sports Arena in Carson, California.

An all-British world heavyweight title showdown between Anthony Joshua and Tyson Fury is a step closer

Deontay Wilder says an elaborate outfit he wore on his ring walk wore him down so much that he didn’t have the legs to withstand Tyson Fury in their heavyweight title fight Saturday night.

Tyson Fury is a heavyweight champion once again, dominating Deontay Wilder in their title rematch Saturday night before Wilder’s corner threw in the towel in the seventh round.

Anthony Joshua’s status as boxing’s rising star might not have been the only reputation on the line in Saudi Arabia this weekend, NBC News reports. British fighter Joshua on Saturday reclaimed his three heavyweight titles in a unanimous points decision. He had lost them to Mexican-American underdog Andy Ruiz Jr., who stunned the sporting world with a seventh round victory...

Boxer Patrick Day has died days after suffering a traumatic brain injury during a bout on Saturday at Chicago’s Wintrust Arena, according to manager Lou DiBella.

A boxer says he’s “devastated” over the death of his opponent after their fight at MGM National Harbor in Maryland on Friday. The state has ruled he will be suspended for 30 days.

Pernell “Sweet Pea” Whitaker, the retired boxer who held world titles at four weight classes, was killed Sunday after being hit by a car, according to published reports.

Deontay Wilder believes they are coming, the mega matchup with Anthony Joshua and the rematch with Tyson Fury. Until then, he moved onto some business with Dominic Breazeale. He took care of it quickly and emphatically.

As President Donald Trump prepares to meet North Korea’s Kim Jong Un for a second time, he’s out to replicate the suspenseful buildup, make-or-break stakes and far-flung rendezvous of their first encounter. The reality star American president will soon learn if the sequel, on this matter and many others, can compete with the original. In his third year in office,...

Kyle Van Noy got his chance to go 1-on-1 with ESPN’s Max Kellerman on Thursday, and it didn’t disappoint.

Don Crisman of Maine has been to every single Super Bowl, and as a lifelong Patriots fan, these games have become more and more special for the 82-year-old.

Patriots linebacker Kyle Van Noy wants Max Kellerman to stay in his lane.

In Britain and other countries like Australia and Canada, the day after Christmas is a secular national holiday known as Boxing Day. Here’s a brief look at some theories about how the holiday got its name and how people celebrate it:

This is a record holiday season for online shopping, which means more packages than ever will be arriving on consumers’ doorsteps. New technology can deter porch pirates and help keep packages safe.

When Serena Williams stepped out on Centre Court to play Evgeniya Rodina in Wimbledon’s fourth round on Monday, it was a rare meeting of Mom vs. Mom.

Eat: Publico was named Best Neighborhood Restaurant by Boston Magazine! Publico is one of the prettiest spots in the Southie with its atrium garden. Share some snacks like empanadas, tacos, and ceviche or larger plates like steak frites and fish tacos! Drink: Raise your glass! Row 34 in Fort Point won for Best Beer Program! Order up a lobster roll…