Category: Boxing

How Brawling Dramas Take the Fight to the Oscars

With their slow-mo punch sequences and actors’ body transformations, pugilistic films from “Rocky” to “Christy” have aimed for the academy’s approval.
‘Christy’ Review: The Lady in Pink? She Packs a Fierce Punch

The ring is a treacherous place to be, but for this boxer, the living room held the greater threat of terror.
‘Christy’ Review: The Lady in Pink? She Packs a Fierce Punch

The ring is a treacherous place to be, but for this boxer, the living room held the greater threat of terror.
‘Peak SF’ on a Friday Night Is a Robot Fight

The artificial intelligence boom, which has brought techies flocking back to the city, has fueled a resurgence of live — and sometimes futuristic — events.
Saudi Arabia May Partner With UFC Owner TKO to Create Boxing League

A company owned by the country’s sovereign wealth fund is poised to team up with TKO, which owns Ultimate Fighting Championship, the kingdom’s latest foray into pro sports.
‘The Fire Inside,’ an Emotional Boxing Biopic, Overcame an Early Knockdown

‘The Fire Inside,” a screenplay by Barry Jenkins about Claressa Shields’s challenging path to Olympic gold, was dropped by its initial studio during the pandemic.
Thousands Report Netflix Livestream Crashes During Mike Tyson-Jake Paul Fight

Users across the U.S. reported being unable to load the high-profile boxing match.
Mike Tyson’s Inspiration for Jake Paul Fight: Smoking Toad Venom.

The former heavyweight champion told Interview magazine his experiences with a hallucinogenic poison played a role in his agreeing to fight the YouTuber Jake Paul.
Jake Paul Lends His Celebrity (Some of It) to Olympic Boxing

Paul, a social media influencer and boxer, usually promotes professional fighting. Now he’s in a partnership with U.S.A. Boxing, but his output in Paris has been minimal.
Muhammad Ali’s Childhood Home Goes on the Market

The boxing champion lived in the one-story house in Louisville, Ky., which in recent years became a museum. It’s listed for sale, along with two neighboring properties, for $1.5 million.
Kali Reis of ‘True Detective’ Fought Her Way to HBO. What’s Next?

The “True Detective” star, who first made her name in the boxing ring, isn’t scared of online trolling — even by the creator of her show.
Mike Tyson to Fight Jake Paul in Match on Netflix

The July bout between Mr. Tyson, the former world champion, and Mr. Paul, the influencer turned boxer, is part of Netflix’s push into “sports-adjacent” live events.