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Boxer Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan clinched her first Olympic medal Sunday in front of a crowd that chanted her name, one day after fellow boxer Imane Khelif of Algeria secured one as well following days of online abuse and intense scrutiny about their participation at the Paris Games. Lin andContinue Reading

Canadian boxer Mckenzie Wright earned a 5-0 decision over Serbia’s Nina Radovanovic on Saturday in Bangkok to move within one win of punching her ticket to Paris in a last-ditch Olympic qualifier. Olympic berth on the line in Sunday’s bout vs. Mexico’s HerreraThe Canadian Press · Posted: Jun 01, 2024Continue Reading

Mike Tyson’s fight with Jake Paul has been postponed after the 57-year-old Tyson fell ill on a flight last weekend. Tyson and Paul said Friday that they will announce a new fight date next week. They were scheduled to meet July 20 in Arlington, Texas. Tyson, 57, fell ill onContinue Reading

New Canadian boxer Mckenzie Wright won a 5-0 decision over Argentina’s Aldana Florencia Lopez on Friday to advance to the round of eight in the women’s 50-kilogram division at a last-ditch Olympic qualifier. Wright, Delgado 2 remaining Canadians after Kali loss to MoreiraThe Canadian Press · Posted: May 31, 2024Continue Reading

Canadian boxer Marie Alahmadieh has withdrawn from a last-ditch Olympic qualifier in Bangkok due to “unforeseen health-related issues,” according to Boxing Canada. 19-year-old was scheduled to fight in Round of 16 match Thursday in BangkokThe Canadian Press · Posted: May 30, 2024 12:33 PM EDT | Last Updated: 11 hoursContinue Reading

Sara Kali of Montreal will face Cape Verde’s Ivanusa (Nancy) Moreira in round of eight action in the women’s 66-kilogram class at a last-chance Olympic boxing qualifier following a 5-0 decision over Cuban Yakelin Estornel on Wednesday in Bangkok. Montreal athlete and 3 teammates vying for Paris quota spot, medalContinue Reading

Canadian boxer Scarlett Delgado advanced at a last-ditch Olympic qualifier Tuesday, earning a 5-0 decision over Kenya’s Amina Faki in round-of-16 action in the women’s 54-kilogram class. Montreal’s Junior Petanqui falls to Armenia’s Gurgen Madoyan in a Round of 16The Canadian Press · Posted: May 28, 2024 5:14 PM EDTContinue Reading

Canadian boxer Terris Smith defeated Bulgaria’s Aslahan Mehmedova 3-0 on points in their Round of 16 bout Monday to advance at a last-ditch Olympic qualifying tournament in Bangkok. Montreal’s Keven Beausejour suffers narrow loss in men’s Round of 16 matchThe Canadian Press · Posted: May 27, 2024 1:26 PM EDTContinue Reading

Canada’s Junior Petanqui advanced at the Olympic boxing qualifier tournament with a win on points in Bangkok on Sunday.Petanqui defeated Shain Boniface of Seychelles 5-0 in the men’s 71kg event. Fellow Canadian Terris Smith set to compete MondayCBC Sports · Posted: May 26, 2024 1:51 PM EDT | Last Updated: 9 hours ago Canada’s JuniorContinue Reading