Rashida Ellis is the first U.S. woman to win a world boxing title at an Olympic weight since Claressa Shields in 2016, taking the 60kg lightweight crown. [more]
Cuban boxers, an Olympic force for decades, can fight professionally
Leave a commentCuban boxers will be allowed to fight professionally for the first time since the 1960s under a deal with a Mexican promoter, officials said. [more]
LA 2028 Olympics: Skateboarding, surfing, sport climbing in; boxing, weightlifting, modern pentathlon out (for now)
Leave a commentSkateboarding, surfing and sport climbing, which made their Olympic debuts in Tokyo, will remain on the program through the 2028 Los Angeles Games. [more]