Boxing

Sorry, ladies: Israeli breakout fighter Ahavat Hashem Gordon is already taken, and engaged

A whole country seemed glued to the TV on Saturday night to watch a fight that, until recently, many people probably had not even heard about.

 Israeli fighter Ahavat HaShem Gordon after he defeated Turkish opponent Ali Kuyuncu at UTMA 17 after Kuyuncu declared a forfeit in the second round.
ISRAELI MUAY Thai fighter, Ahavat Hashem Gordon, seen with an Israeli flag following his win on February 21, 2026.

Turkish boxer attacks Israeli opponent before fight, Israeli wins in two rounds

One of gold medalist Yulia Sachkov and one of Israel flag on the podium at the Kickboxing World Championships in Abu Dhabi.

Israel wins seven medals at Abu Dhabi kickboxing World Championships

Forever entwined in history: Muhammad Ali’s three fights with Joe Frazier have gone down in boxing lore as one of the greatest trilogies and rivalries ever in sport, particularly the first and third fights.

The Thrilla in Manila at 50: Ali, Frazier and the 'closest thing to dying' - interview


Jackson Hinkle challenges Yair Netanyahu to boxing match

Communist activist Jackson Hinkle challenges PM's son Yair Netanyahu to boxing match with provocative terms, drawing mixed reactions on social media.

 Jackson Hinkle.

Boxing legend Floyd Mayweather visits wounded IDF soldiers at rehab center

This marks Mayweather’s fourth visit to the country since the conflict began.

Floyd Mayweather visits wounded Israeli soldiers. October 28, 2024.

British medics save Uzbekistan boxing coach after cardiac arrest at Paris Olympics

The incident occurred on August 8, in the warm-up area at Roland Garros in Paris, where Kilichev was celebrating Uzbek boxer Hasanboy Dusmatov’s gold medal win.

 Hasanboy Dusmatov of Uzbekistan celebrates with his coach and Uzbekistan Olympic boxing team's head coach Tulkin Kilichev after winning against Billal Bennama of France. Picture taken August 8, 2024.

'Our true victory': Rafael Aronov on battling Hamas to conquering the Octogon

From Hamas battles to MMA triumphs, Rafael Aronov recounts his fight for Israel in and out of the Octagon.

 Rafael Aronov at "Cage Warriors 174" in  London, England. July 23, 2024.

Ahead of fight with Tyson, is Jake Paul Jewish?

Beyond his public persona, there is curiosity about his personal and cultural heritage.

 Jake Paul poses during weigh-in prior to their Cruiserweight fight at Amalie Arena on July 19, 2024 in Tampa, Florida.

Jewish publicist and noted ‘good guy’ Fred Sternburg joins the International Boxing Hall of Fame

After nearly 40 years of pitching clever boxing storylines, Sternburg, 65, is taking center stage for the first time.

 Fred Sternburg, right, with clients Jerry Izenberg, left, and boxing world champion Manny Pacquiao.

Boxing champ Floyd Mayweather dedicates medicycles at Magen David Adom

Mayweather, an international boxer and world boxing champion, visited MDA in solidarity and toured its National Blood Bank in Ramle.

 Boxing world champion Floyd Mayweather visits Magen David Adom. March 13, 2024.

Ex-boxer being sued by two women for sexual abuse

Two women filed a lawsuit accusing former American boxing champion George Foreman of sexually abusing them in the 1970s.

 Boxer George Foreman, former heavyweight world champion, poses after a news conference December 1 in Beverly Hills, where he and Larry Holmes announced their upcoming bout scheduled for January 23, 1999 at the Astrodome in Houston, Texas.

A new podcast chronicles the little-known stories of boxers from the Holocaust era

Bonder envisions each season of “Holocaust Histories,” which is serialized and debuted last week, will focus on a different theme.

 Tunisian Jewish boxer Victor Perez, left, is featured on the new podcast "Holocaust Histories."

‘The Survivor’: The long road to bring Harry Haft's story to the screen

In an interview, business partners and friends Matti Leshem and Joel Greenberg spoke about the long journey to get this story to the screen and why they persisted against heavy odds.

 A SCENE FROM ‘The Survivor,’ the true story of boxer Harry Haft.