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Holly Sonders and her boyfriend Oscar de la Hoya got in trouble on Instagram recently for baring a little too much skin. Photos: @holly.sonders/Instagram

Who is Oscar De La Hoya’s ‘racy’ girlfriend, former golfer Holly Sonders?

Former professional boxer Oscar De La Hoya and his girlfriend Holly Sonders aren’t ashamed to flaunt their relationship – or their bodies – for the world to see … here’s what you need to know

  • A racy video of a nearly naked Oscar De La Hoya and his girlfriend Holly Sonders dancing together has just been removed from Instagram ‘due to lames reporting it’, Sonders complained
  • Sonders is an ex professional golfer whose extensive cosmetic surgery has been the subject of scrutiny in recent months, though she announced in May that her face was now ‘filler and implant free’

Tyson feels good after health scare, is ready for his rescheduled bout with Paul

Rizin kick-boxer Anpo hints at ONE hook-up but boxer Garcia a possible diversion

Olympic gold-winning boxer Imane Khelif given street parade on return to Algeria

Khelif hailed as an inspiration during hometown welcome, days after she filed a criminal complaint for cyber-harassment in France.

Algerian gold medallist Imane Khelif greets crowds during a bus tour in her hometown city of Tiaret. Photo: AFP

Musk, Rowling named in cyberbullying suit by Olympic boxing star Imane Khelif

Khelif, who won an Olympic gold medal in women’s boxing in Paris, faced intense scrutiny over her biological sex and gender identity.

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Coach says J.K. Rowling powered Lin Yu-ting to boxing gold, calls IBA ‘a lunatic’

Tseng Tzu-chiang says Harry Potter author is ‘pride of Taiwan’ after she entered gender row surrounding Lin and Algeria’s Imane Khelif.

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Chinese boxer Wu hails Cuban coach’s influence on gold medal run in Paris

Wu Yu says she felt as though winning was her mission, and did not know if it would be her only chance to compete at a Games.

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China gold medallist Wu Yu salutes her nation’s flag during the medal ceremony. Photo: Reuters

China, Panama boxers shadow each other on path to Paris Olympics gold

Li Qian and Atheyna Bylon will fight for the women’s 75kg title at Roland Garros on Sunday, with some remarkable resemblances between them.

Lin Yu-ting ready to give it everything in pursuit of Olympic glory

Chinese Taipei boxer will fight Poland’s Julia Szeremeta on Sunday with both gold and history on the line.

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How is gender defined in sport?

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Opinion | Lord have Bercy: Canada, foreign journalists crowded out at Olympic basketball

The Canadians had little chance against a good French team backed by partisan fans – moving to the next venue proved just as tough for some.

French fans show their support as their team take on Canada in the basketball men’s quarterfinal on Tuesday. Photo: Reuters

Who is boxer Lin Yu-ting, who’s been caught in an Olympics gender row?

Algerian boxer Imane Khelif has faced similar criticism – but neither athlete is known to identify as transgender, and the International Olympic Committee has defended both

Boxer Lin Yu-ting cannot hold back tears after edging into semi-finals

Lin beats Bulgarian Svetlana Staneva in women’s 57kg category and says home support is carrying her to gold.

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Chinese Taipei boxer Lin gives press cold shoulder after winning first Paris bout

Boxer involved in gender controversy along with Algeria’s Imane Khelif beat Uzbekistan’s Sitora Turdibekova by a unanimous decision to reach women’s under-57kg quarter-finals.

Chinese Taipei’s Lin Yu-ting (left) declared winner against Uzbekistan’s Sitora Turdibekova in their women’s 57kg preliminary match in Paris. Photo: AP

Olympic hopefuls fight their way out of poverty

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Who is boxer Ryan Garcia’s ex-wife and baby mama, Andrea Celina?

Controversial boxer Ryan Garcia has reportedly been harassing his ex-wife and mother to two of his children, Andrea Celina – here’s what you need to know about the former model

Several champions in Paris to defend titles in what could be boxing’s last hurrah

The women’s field is bigger than ever, but this could be the last year boxing is held at the Olympics after a century of competition.

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This Philippines boxing gym has produced 8 of the country’s 70 Olympians

Located in a region which has some of the country’s starkest rich-poor divides, children spar in the Bago City gymnasium after school before sleeping under the ring’s canvas at night.

Youths shadow boxing in the ring during training at a boxing gym in Bago City. Photo: AFP

Pacquiao gets new opponent for Japan exhibition fight after Suzuki cries off hurt

The 45-year-old multiple world champion from the Philippines will now face Japanese mixed martial artist Rukiya Anpo on July 28 in Saitama in a 68kg 3-round boxing bout.

Chinese boxer Zhang Zhilei eyes Anthony Joshua match-up after Deontay Wilder KO

Zhang won a silver medal at the 2008 Beijing Olympics but his career has been full of complications which prevented him from competing with the very best in the sport.

Philippine boxing great Pacquiao in talks over comeback, title fight ‘far away’

The multiple world champion, 45, quit the sport in 2021 but will face a Japanese MMA fighter next month, and is in talks with Mario Barrios.

Former Filipino boxer Manny Pacquiao saus he is in early talks to face the American Mario Barrios for the WBC welterweight world title. Photo: AP

Who is Madonna’s rumoured new boyfriend, pro boxer Richard Riakporhe?

An undefeated professional boxer and a runway model for Dior and Burberry, Riakporhe will battle Chris Billam-Smith for the title of WBO world cruiserweight champion in London this month

Madonna has been pictured getting cosy with professional boxer and model Richard Riakporhe. Photos: @madonna, @r_riakporhe/Instagram

Zhang knocks out Wilder in heavyweight clash, eyes shot at Parker’s interim title

Chinese heavyweight Zhang Zhilei sends American Deontay Wilder crashing to canvas in fifth round of final fight on 5v5 card in Saudi Arabia.

Mike Tyson’s fight with Jake Paul called off because of ulcer flare-up

Bout scheduled to take place on July 20 at Arlington’s AT&T Stadium will now be put back. Tyson became unwell while aboard a flight from Miami to Los Angeles last week.

Hong Kong’s first woman world champion Yang regrets winning ‘only’ by decision

Victory in Bangkok saw her capture the WIBA super bantamweight belt with a perfect 6-0-0 record and within just two years of making her pro debut.

Ruru Yang became Hong Kong’s first world champion with victory at Spaceplus in Bangkok. Photo: Handout

Boxing boss Kremlev defends divisive Olympics prize money plan despite resistance

International Boxing Association said it will offer US$3.1m to Paris Games medal winners, a move likely to widen its rift with the International Olympic Committee.

The IBA says it will hand out prize money worth more than US$3.1m to Olympic medallists or quarter-finalists at the IBA Congress later this year. Photo: Reuters

Hong Kong boxer Poon ready to get back in the ring after losing second major belt

The 28-year-old lost his WBC Asia light-flyweight belt to Filipino Jerry Francisco but Poon says he is mentally ready to fight again, with a new coach to guide him.

Fury blames war in Ukraine for Usyk defeat, demands immediate rematch

Oleksandr Usyk wins split-decision to become first undisputed heavyweight champion in 24 years, but Tyson Fury claims ‘I won that fight’.

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From featherweight to heavyweight and from all around the world, South China Morning Post brings you the latest news from the world of boxing, as well as boxing-related stories and features.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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