In Kherson, the children still train under the drones
Russia has destroyed 221 of the city's sports venues. Its boxers, rowers, and chess players train in the basements beneath them—and still come home with medals.
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World Boxing restores Russia’s symbols while its war grinds through a fifth year of killing
The governing body said Russians would compete like any other national team, attaching only a promise to watch their conduct and doping.
Everyone’s talking about Usyk’s knockout—but did you know he can hold his breath longer than dolphins?
While you were watching Usyk flatten Dubois, you probably missed the wildest fact about boxing's new favorite champion.
Usyk defeats Dubois with “Ivan” punch to reclaim undisputed heavyweight crown for Ukraine
Minutes after knocking out Daniel Dubois at Wembley, Oleksandr Usyk thanked the Ukrainian soldiers who "allow me to be here now."
Ancient Ukrainian sword stole the show in Usyk’s victory over Fury, angering Russia
Oleksandr Usyk's unanimous victory over Tyson Fury secured more than his championship titles. By raising Hetman Mazepa's 300-year-old saber, he reignited the legacy of a Ukrainian leader cursed by Russia for seeking independence.
Ukraine’s Oleksandr Khyzhniak wins gold in 80kg boxing at Paris 2024 Olympics
Ukrainian boxer Oleksandr Khyzhniak secured Ukraine's third gold medal at Paris 2024, triumphing in the men’s 80 kg category against Kazakhstan's Nurbek Oralbay.