Boxing Body Votes To Let Top Pros Fight At Rio Olympics
An overwhelming vote Wednesday by the sport's governing body, known as AIBA, allows any boxer to try to qualify next month and earn selection for their national team.
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An overwhelming vote Wednesday by the sport's governing body, known as AIBA, allows any boxer to try to qualify next month and earn selection for their national team.
On June 25th, all eyes will be on CBS as boxing returns to a primetime slot on the network for the first time in nearly 40 years for an epic welterweight title bout.
British middleweight boxer Nick Blackwell remains in an induced coma following his title defeat to Chris Eubank Jr. on Saturday.
Manny Pacquiao's latest disparaging comments about gays have cost him a contract with Nike.
Wilder retained his WBC heavyweight championship with a violent knockout of Artur Szpilka in the ninth round Saturday night at the Barclays Center.
Watch the entire fight card for free, including the premier heavyweight bout right here live on Saturday night.
Floyd would be great in any area, between 135 and 147, but objectively speaking, it's impossible to imagine him beating Sugar Ray Robinson, Ray Leonard or Thomas Hearns.
It's hard to imagine Mayweather Jr. retiring tied with Rocky Marciano at 49-0, especially with so much left in the tank.
Twitterverse weighs in on Floyd Mayweather's victory over Andre Berto
In a fight that went as many expected, Floyd Mayweather Jr. (49-0, 26 KO) defeated Andre Berto (30-4, 23 KO) by unanimous decision to move to 49-0.
As we prepare for Floyd Mayweather's final fight, here's a look at the festivities at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas this evening.
The Hall of Fame ring announcer discusses whether Floyd Mayweather is the best of all time and the best moments of his historic career.
In a live blog Q&A, Mark Kriegel fielded questions on Mayweather-Berto, boxing vs. football and Mayweather's legacy.
Showtime Sports's Mark Kriegel will be answering all of you Mayweather-Berto questions live from Las Vegas starting at 12:15 p.m. ET on Thursday, Sept. 10.
Andre Berto has 36 minutes to make Mayweather imperfect. Here's what it might take to make it happen.
The Hall-of-Fame ring announcer spoke with CBS Local Sports about how Andre Berto can beat Floyd Mayweather and what Mayweather means to the sport of boxing.
Floyd Mayweather gave rare access to the media as he prepares for his bout with Andre Berto and took some time to reflect on what he'll miss when he retires.
In advance of his welterweight title bout with Floyd Mayweather on Saturday, Sept. 12, Andre Berto gave CBS Local Sports a first-hand glimpse at his life in and out of the ring.
Is Floyd Mayweather Jr the greatest boxer ever? No. Is Mayweather better than Rocky Marciano? By almost any metric, yes
Showtime's boxing analyst spoke with CBS Local Sports about Mayweather's last fight, his place in boxing history and Andre Berto.
Before we dissect Mayweather's next opponent any further, which we'll have plenty of time to do over the coming days and weeks, let's muse over his prior opponent.
American former world boxing champion Roy Jones Jr. has asked Russian President Vladimir Putin for Russian citizenship over a cup of tea.
According to Bovada Sportsbook in Las Vegas, Berto is one of the biggest underdogs in boxing history.
Deontay Wilder defends his WBC world heavyweight title against Eric Molina on Saturday, June 13. This is his story, as he tells it.
Floyd Mayweather says in an upcoming interview with Showtime that at this moment he's not interested in a rematch with Manny Pacquiao "because he's a sore loser and he's a coward."
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is deploying a campaign strategy that echoes the national GOP playbook — attack Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Just months after the last MTA fare hike took effect, the agency is already looking ahead to the next one.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said Wednesday.
Carson Benge hit a tie-breaking RBI double in the seventh inning Wednesday, lifting the Mets to a 3-2 victory over the Braves.
According to court documents, a search of the suspect's devices yielded more than 44,000 images and videos of child porn.
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is deploying a campaign strategy that echoes the national GOP playbook — attack Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Just months after the last MTA fare hike took effect, the agency is already looking ahead to the next one.
Santiago's Beer Garden in East Harlem is bouncing back thanks to support from the community after a devastating fire in November.
A teen on an illegal e-bike died in a crash with an SUV in Lower Manhattan Wednesday, police said.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
Weather conditions go downhill Tuesday and Wednesday with rain and potentially strong storms on deck for the New York area.
Severe weather impacted the entire region on Tuesday, with watches and warnings throughout the CBS News New York viewing area.
Stormy weather will return to the New York City area Tuesday after a brief reprieve.
A utility pole came toppling down and dragged power lines down with it, sparking a fire that spread to several cars on Wednesday morning.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
Severe storms in New Jersey brought lightning and heavy rain, with several towns experiencing flash flooding Tuesday.
Radar estimated rainfall totals in portions of Morris County were up to 6.4 inches at around 11 p.m. In Essex County, the same estimate found 4.7 inches of rain.
There was a tornado warning in Sussex and Warren Counties in New Jersey as more severe weather passed through our area.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said Wednesday.
It's another rainy day in the Tri-State Area with a flood watch for parts of New York and Connecticut.
Auto repair and detailing have long been a male-dominated world. On Long Island, a growing business run by women is helping to change that.
Auto repair and detailing have long been a male-dominated world. On Long Island, a growing business run by women is helping to change that. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is deploying a campaign strategy that echoes the national GOP playbook — attack Mayor Zohran Mamdani.
Dr. Anthony Fauci appeared before the Senate to testify on the origins of the COVID-19 pandemic but invoked his Fifth Amendment rights in answering all questions.
Letters have been sent to thousands of New York City homeowners, stating they may have to pay the new controversial pied-à-terre tax. But some residents say they shouldn't be on that list.
Family members who lost loved ones on 9/11 have started an online petition calling for New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani not to attend the 25th 9/11 remembrance ceremony.
A memorial tribute was held in Central Park on Monday afternoon for Romanch Mahajan, the teenage tourist who died last month in a runaway horse carriage accident.
Thirty-four cooling towers at 33 buildings on the Upper East Side tested positive for live Legionella bacteria, the New York City Health Department announced Tuesday.
An attorney representing an Upper East Side woman whose husband just died from Legionnaires' disease is planning to take legal action.
Studies show older adults are among the safest drivers on the road, but crashes involving seniors are on the rise.
For the third day in a row, the NYC Health Department has announced a death in the Upper East Side Legionnaires' disease cluster.
A second death has been reported in connection to the Legionnaires' disease cluster on the Upper East Side, health officials said Saturday.
A new Broadway show based on Prince's movie and album "Purple Rain" will take the stage at Broadway's Majestic Theatre in March.
Carly Simon, the singer known for 1970s hits like "You're So Vain," announced she has Parkinson's disease and also was treated for basal cell carcinoma.
Paramount Skydance on Friday said it would delay the deal until as late as June 2027.
Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought a bit of one of their hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday that also squeezed in Burna Boy, Ted Lasso and many Muppets.
Brenda Fricker won an Academy Award for 1989's "My Left Foot," played the Pigeon Lady in "Home Alone 2" and appeared in "A Time to Kill" and "So I Married an Axe Murderer."
Carson Benge hit a tie-breaking RBI double in the seventh inning Wednesday, lifting the Mets to a 3-2 victory over the Braves.
The New York Yankees beat the Chicago White Sox on Monday night in the opener of a four-game series between playoff contenders.
Francisco Lindor homered twice and tripled off the top of the fence, driving in six runs as the Mets pulled away for a 14-3 victory over the Braves on Monday night.
Center fielders Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones and second baseman Jeff Kent were inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame on Sunday.
Tyrone Taylor put the Mets ahead with a three-run homer in the sixth inning, and New York beat the Dodgers 8-3 on Sunday to prevent a season sweep.
Parents in Harlem say their children's walk to summer camp is littered with trash, illegal dumping and a growing encampment.
A specialized program from God's Love We Deliver is serving nearly 400 veterans with medically tailored meals, while helping combat isolation and ease the challenges of life after military service.
The Newtown Creek Alliance community science project gives students hands-on experience monitoring the health of one of the most polluted waterways in the U.S.
The FIFA World Cup is delivering a business boost for many bars and restaurants across New York City, but not every industry is seeing the same payoff.
Two Upper West Side children went on a mission to visit 40 playgrounds in one day, hoping to set a record.
People dressed in elaborate headgear and paraded up Fifth Avenue for New York City's Easter Sunday tradition.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
They've been dubbed "respect checks" – one-time payments of $10,000 for paraprofessionals working with students with disabilities. Many educators say the recognition is long overdue, but as CBS News New York's Elle McLogan explains, others say the payments are illegal.
Republican New York gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman is deploying a campaign strategy that echoes the national GOP playbook — attack Mayor Zohran Mamdani. CBS News New York political reporter Marcia Kramer has the story.
The 2026 Jets hit the practice fields as a full squad Wednesday for the first time this year. CBS News New York's Otis Livingston reports.
A school music teacher allegedly raped and strangled his sister-in-law in a "planned, twisted attack" last month on Long Island, prosecutors said. CBS News New York's Carolyn Gusoff reports.
Just months after the last MTA fare hike took effect, the agency is already looking ahead to the next one. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook reports.
