It was the first bout of the boxing competition at the Commonwealth Games. Within minutes, Mathew Martin of Nauru had a large lump on his head from a punch. Northern Ireland's Michael Conlan, who won ...

Male boxers won't be wearing protective headgear at the Rio Olympics in August. The move received official clearance Tuesday when the International Olympic Committee executive board said it was up to ...

Boxing Canada, the International Boxing Association and the International Olympic Committee have all stated that removing padded headgear reduces the risk of concussions for male boxers. The evidence ...

For the first time in more than 30 years, male boxers at the Olympics are not wearing headgear. More than three years ago, the International Boxing Association (AIBA) ruled that boxers were more ...

Although Antonio Vargas still thinks about the cut that nearly ended his Olympic dream, his unprotected head will be clear when he steps into the ring in Rio de Janeiro. Vargas grew up sparring and ...

Yes or no? The debate over brain protection has resurfaced as a means of preventing irreversible damage and death among fighters caused by heavy blows. Following the latest alarms, technology, ...

Last week, the tvN variety show "I Am Boxer," with actor Ma Dongseok serving as executive producer, aired and quickly became ...

John Peckinpaugh dreaded playing basketball in a boxing helmet in front of a hostile crowd, so imagine his surprise last week when Xavier students largely ignored his clumsy headgear. "They were ...

Sydney Sweeney gave fans a knockout Instagram update on Saturday, November 8, giving everyone a behind-the-scenes look at her latest project. The Christy star, 28, posted a series of raw, unfiltered ...

TORONTO – When boxing gets underway Saturday at the Pan Am Games, one key piece of equipment will be missing. For the first time since the 1980s, athletes will not be wearing headgear in men’s boxing ...