PARIS — Erislandy Álvarez didn't expect to carry the weight of a proud boxing nation on his shoulders when he takes the ring Wednesday night in an arena packed with fans rooting for his opponent. Yet ...

PARIS, Aug 7 (Reuters) - Cuba's Erislandy Alvarez broke the hearts of a delirious French crowd when he beat local favourite Sofiane Oumiha by split decision in the men's lightweight boxing final at ...

Olympic champion in 2016 and four times a world champion, Julio Cesar La Cruz has his eye on Tokyo 2020 glory. That would take him one step closer to Cuba’s all-time boxing greats Felix Savon and ...

After decades of dominance, Cuba’s stranglehold on boxing faded—until a new prodigy emerged from the shadows. David Morrell, ...

PARIS, July 30 (Reuters) - Cuba's twice Olympic champion Arlen Lopez Cardona launched his bid for a record-equalling third gold medal with a unanimous win at the Paris Games on Tuesday, while ...

VILLEPINTE, France — Two-time Olympic gold medal-winning boxer Julio César La Cruz of Cuba lost his opening bout at the Paris Games on Sunday by split decision to Loren Alfonso of Azerbaijan. La Cruz ...

HAVANA — Cuba is breaking a five-decade ban on professional boxing and joining an international semi-pro league. Fighters will compete for sponsored teams, box without protective headgear and earn ...

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