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AFP Photo / Alexey Sazonov 06.09.2008, 21:04

Rumble in Red square: home boxers triumph

Former world heavyweight champion Oleg Maskaev has defeated American fighter Robert Hawkins in Moscow. The fight was the highlight of the ‘Ringstars at Red Square’ boxing show just outside the Kremlin. The victory is ano

Kostya Tszyu and Natalya Rogozina 23.08.2008, 06:11

Boxers put their weight behind Russia

Not all the sports stars at the Beijing Olympics are going for gold. RT met up with three boxing champions who are in China to support the Russian team.

02.03.2008, 11:52

Boxing - Russia vs USA

When you hear the words Russia, United States and boxing in the same sentence it's usually a hot topic. The Russian city of Novosibirsk has hosted the first amateur meet of Russian and American boxers in almost twenty years.

Nikolay Valuev 26.04.2010, 14:21

Criminal case against Valuev dissolved

The criminal case against former WBA heavyweight champion Nikolay Valuev, who was accused of beating up a security guard at a sports center in St. Petersburg, has been dissolved.

Vitaly Klitschko (image from bild.de) 24.04.2009, 16:25

Elder Klitschko fined for smuggling

Meanwhile, Wladimir’s brother, Vitaly Klitschko, was fined for smuggling on Friday, the German 'Bild' newspaper reports.

Sofiya Ochigava (Image from www.boxing-fbr.ru) 20.08.2009, 09:24 1 comment

Female boxers pin hopes on London 2012

After years of campaigning, women's boxing has finally been added to the Olympics and with it comes the hope of glory for Russian fighters. RT caught up with two boxers, hoping to make it into the ring in London 2012.

Nikolay Valuev (Lehtikuva / Markku Ulander / Finland out) 30.10.2009, 14:01 2 comments

“I will dominate in the ring” – Valuev

WBA heavyweight champ Nikolay Valuev says he’s going to dominate in the ring during his bout against Britain’s David Haye on November 7.

Caster Semenya (AFP Photo / Paballo Thekiso) 20.05.2010, 14:28 6 comments

Alleged transgender runner returns to sport

Several top female middle-distance runners could be absent from upcoming events in the near future. They are threatening to boycott races if reigning 800-meter World Champion Caster Semenya is allowed to participate.

17.06.2009, 13:06 1 comment

Russian football shaken by match-fixing scandal

The Russian Football Union is investigating claims of match fixing, following suspicious betting patterns during Terek's 3-2 win against Krylia Sovietov last Saturday.

Image from dailyplateofcrazy.files.wordpress.com 30.11.2009, 17:32 4 comments

Serena issued record fine

Serena Williams has received a record fine for her tirade at this year’s US Open. She will also be suspended in case of a second similar offense.

Cuban Olympic boxing champ flees to the U.S.

Published: 24 February, 2009, 13:02


Guillermo Rigondeaux (AFP Photo / Joe Klamar)

Cuban two-time world boxing champion in the bantamweight category Guillermo Rigondeaux has run away from his native land to Miami.

 
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