In the weeks since Algeria's Imane Khelif won an Olympic gold medal in women's boxing, athletes and coaches in the North African nation say national enthusiasm is inspiring newfound interest in the sport, particularly among women. Khelif's image is practically everywhere, featured in advertisements at airports, on highway billboards and in boxing gyms. The 25-year-old welterweight's success in Paris has vaulted her to national hero status, especially after Algerians rallied behind her in the face of uninformed speculation about her gender and eligibility to compete.
Naoya Inoue successfully defended his undisputed super-bantamweight crown on Tuesday after TJ Doheny retired from their fight with an injury.
Re-live the action after Naoya Inoue retained the undisputed super-bantamweight belts against TJ Doheny
Inoue was shifting through the gears when Doheny clutched his hip and the fight was waved off
