On April 6, 1896, the Olympic Games were reborn in Athens, 1,500 years after Roman Emperor Theodosius I banned them in 393 A.D. to curb pagan traditions. At the opening ceremony, King Georgios I of Greece and 60,000 spectators welcomed athletes from 13 nations to the Panathenaic Stadium. The ancient Olympics, first recorded in 776 B.C. at Olympia during a festival honoring Zeus, had thrived for over a millennium, expanding from foot races to include wrestling, chariot racing, and the pentathlon, before their suppression under Roman rule.
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George Kambosos Jr will now face rising knockout star Jake Wyllie in a thrilling all-Australian main event this Saturday at Sydney’s Qudos Bank Arena, live on DAZN. Stepping in on short notice after Daud Yordan’s medical withdrawal, the 24-year-old Wyllie (16-1-0, 15 KOs) aims to spoil Kambosos Jr’s homecoming in a high-stakes showdown, promising fireworks for fight fans worldwide.
George Kambosos Jr. is stepping up to the 140-pound division for a high-stakes bout against Daud Yordan in Sydney. With his boxing career on the line, Kambosos aims to make a statement, targeting a future world title shot and emphasizing the importance of a knockout in this crucial fight.
The pankration, an ancient Greek combat sport, was a lethal blend of wrestling and boxing,…
Boxing in the ancient Olympics was a fierce and unforgiving sport, first introduced in 688…
In a gripping rematch, Oleksandr Usyk retained his heavyweight title against Tyson Fury, triumphing through a unanimous decision amidst controversies over Fury’s high-worn trunks and the ban of Usyk’s cherished crucifix. The fight, held in Saudi Arabia, underscored the tactical and symbolic elements at play, with Usyk’s post-fight t-shirt serving as a testament to his enduring faith and resolve in the boxing world.
Amidst a starkly non-festive backdrop in the Middle East, Oleksandr Usyk prepares for his rematch with Tyson Fury, drawing strength from his unwavering Orthodox Christian faith.
Rising boxing star Andreas Katzourakis continued his undefeated streak with a dominant performance against American Brandon Adams in the Overtime finals, claiming the title and solidifying his position as a force to be reckoned with. The 25-year-old Athenian showcased a powerful combination of speed and precision, controlling the fight from the opening bell. “This win is for Greece,” Katzourakis said after the fight, draped in the Greek flag. “I’m fighting for my country, my heritage, and to achieve my dream of becoming Greece’s first male World Champion in the modern era.”
Angela Carini’s Olympic dream ended in tears, blood, and a mere 46 seconds. Two powerful right hooks from her opponent, Imane Khelif, left the Italian boxer bruised, breathless, and questioning the very fairness of the fight. The reason? Khelif is a transgender athlete, previously deemed “biologically male” and banned from the Women’s World Championships, yet cleared to compete in the Olympics under the IOC’s more lenient rules. The fight itself was a mismatch from the start. Khelif, taller and visibly stronger, dominated the center of the ring, while Carini struggled to land a punch. After the second blow sent her reeling, Carini turned to her coach, pleading, “It’s not fair.” Her protests were met with a chilling silence from Olympic officials, who seemed more concerned with maintaining the illusion of inclusion than ensuring the safety and fairness of the competition.
Andreas Katzourakis, despite being pushed to the limit, secured a hard-fought majority decision victory over…
Oleksander Usyk has cemented his status as the heavyweight division’s undisputed champion with a split…
Vasyl Lomachenko DOMINATES George Kambosos and gets the stoppage in the 11th round with a SICKENING body shot to win the IBF World Lightweight Title
George Kambosos Jr is set to challenge Vasiliy Lomachenko for the IBO and vacant IBF…
Former world champions Vasiliy Lomachenko and George Kambosos Jr are set to compete for the vacant IBF lightweight title at the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia on Saturday, May 11
Australian boxer George Kambosos and Ukrainian legend Vasiliy Lomachenko turned up the heat ahead of…
A dispute over the ring walk order has escalated into a full-blown drama ahead of…
From 776 BCE to 393 CE the Ancient Olympic games were held every four years, or Olympiad, which became a unit of time in historical chronologies.
Venus de Milo leaves the Louvre Museum and goes to the French National Assembly with 6 representations of the famous statue in different sports and colors to promote the Olympic Games
Former world champion boxer and Olympian Michael Alan Katsidis guarded a safe full of cocaine…
The IBF lightweight title clash between George Kambosos and Vasiliy Lomachenko has been formally announced for Perth’s RAC Arena on May 12.