Boxing

Israel wins seven medals at Abu Dhabi kickboxing World Championships

Israel’s kickboxing team returned from the Abu Dhabi World Championships with seven medals, highlighted by Yulia Sachkov’s gold.

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

When Ali faced Frazier for the final time, they didn't just battle for a title. They fought for each other’s honor in a grueling, unforgettable showdown.

|ByALEX WINSTON
Floyd Mayweather Jr.

10 Christian Zionists: Floyd Mayweather Jr. - No. 6

Publicly backed Israel’s right to self-defense.

|ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF
Ricky Hatton vs Marco Antonio Barrera - AO Arena, Manchester, Britain - November 12, 2022 Ricky Hatton during his fight against Marco Antonio Barrera Action.

British boxer Ricky Hatton dies age 46, BBC reports

Hatton was a former world champion boxer and had been due to make a comeback in December this year.

|ByREUTERS

New WBC heavyweight champion Tyson Fury made antisemitic comments in 2016

“Just as antisemitism is being stamped out from football, the same should apply to boxing."

FEBRUARY 24, 2020ByJERUSALEM POST STAFF, JTA, REUTERS
Tyson Fury

Fury annihilates Wilder in heavyweight title rematch

Fury used his reach advantage to continually beat Wilder to the punch. He took total control in the third where he landed a right hand to Wilder's left ear to drop him to the canvas.

FEBRUARY 23, 2020ByREUTERS
Deontay Wilder v Tyson Fury - WBC Heavyweight Title