PAL boxing program a knockout

When kids in conflict take it outside, the fights can lead to injury and arrest. But Brentwood police and a local karate school are encouraging kids to release those energies indoors to get involved in fighting as an organized sport.

Boxing-Pacquiao to use political clout for Olympic goals

Seven-weight world champion Manny Pacquiao made a vow to improve life in his poor southern hometown and to help the Philippines win a first Olympic gold medal in his maiden speech as a lawmaker in Congress.

Boxing: Pacquiao to use clout for Olympic goals

Boxer Manny Pacquiao made a vow to improve life and help the Philippines win a first Olympic gold medal in his maiden speech as a lawmaker in Congress

Welterweight fight to be shown on ESPN2

Delvin Rodriguez, ranked No. 3 as a welterweight contender by the International Boxing Federation, highlights the fight card televised by ESPN2 tonight at Buffalo Run Casino. Rodriguez, of Danbury, Conn., faces Ashley Theophane of Kilburn, United Kingdom. Rodriguez is 25-4-2 with 14 knockouts, while Theophane is 26-4-1 with seven knockouts.

Northern Ireland hope to seal Milk glory

NORTHERN Ireland Elite boss Steve Beaglehole has likened his boys' 5-0 win over China to a boxing match - now they are ready to deliver a knockout blow to USA in Friday night's final.