Boxing

The Jewish boxer: Dmitriy Salita represents Judaism in and out of the ring - interview

Once, Salita fought other boxers in the ring; now he fights for other boxers to give them a shot at getting in the ring.

 DMITRIY SALITA praying at the Western Wall during his first trip to Israel, 2009
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1win Welcomes Canelo Álvarez As Brand Ambassador

HAMBURG, GERMANY - JULY 02: George Foreman poses before the WBC Heavyweight World Championship fight between Wladimir Klitschko of Ukraine and David Haye of England at Imtech Arena on July 2, 2011 in Hamburg, Germany.

‘Big’ George Foreman, the last great heavyweight champ, dies at 76 - obituary

Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao (2nd L), former heavyweight champion George Foreman (C) of the U.S., and compatriot Brandon Rios (2nd R) pose after a news conference at the Venetian Macao hotel in Macau July 27, 2013.

American boxing legend George Foreman dead at 76, family says


UFC fighter: Hitler fought to 'purify' Germany and kick out 'greedy Jews'

The 30-year-old featherweight fighter went on to imply that books penned by Jewish authors were burned in the Holocaust because they were "queer books."

 osh Emmett (red gloves) fights Bryce Mitchell (blue gloves) during UFC 296 at T-Mobile Arena.

Floyd Mayweather launches charity to support Israeli orphans

Floyd Mayweather pledges birthday gifts for every Israeli orphan in a newly announced charity effort.

 Floyd Mayweather's proposed van for his charity project for Israeli orphans is shown in this screenshot from his social media post on December 8, 2024.

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."