One by one they shadow-boxed their way into the darkened Excel Arena, spotlights trained on them as if they were heavyweight …
Boxing
Ireland’s Best Hope for Gold: Boxer Katie Taylor Punches Her Way into Women’s Semifinal
With Ireland’s heavy expectations on her shoulders, the four-time world champion — who has already electrified the boxing ring in London — sets her sights on winning the ultimate prize
Million Rupee Baby: India’s Mary Kom Could Be the Olympics’ Most Unlikely Champion
Boxing is packed with redemptive tales of poor kids done good. But Mary Kom, India’s greatest medal hope, was poorer than many and has come further than most
For Afghanistan’s First Female Boxer, An Olympic Journey Ends
Afghan boxer Sadaf Rahimi’s path to London has ended after the International Boxing Association decided on July 18 that she could not compete, citing concerns that boxing against opponents of much higher standards might threaten …
Rahimi’s TKO: Afghan Woman Boxer’s Olympic Invite Rescinded Amid Safety Concerns
Even before she had a chance to step in the ring, Afghan woman boxer Sadaf Rahimi has had her Olympic bid ended because of concerns for her safety
The New Olympic Ring: U.S. Women’s Boxing Hopefuls
Men have boxed at the Games for more than a century, but now women are getting their turn, too. Peter Hapak photographed the contenders for the women’s U.S. Olympic team