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After 25 years, Singapore boxing lands big punch

Local amateurs will take part in Ringstar Management's Roar of Singapore II this Saturday

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Published Mon, May 22, 2017 · 09:50 PM

    Singapore

    AFTER languishing in the doldrums for almost 25 years, Singapore boxing seems to be punching above its weight.

    With the growing popularity of mixed martial arts and kick-boxing these days, Singaporeans seem to have redeveloped the penchant for boxing, a glamour sport in the 1960s and 1970s among many locals.

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