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Boxing has been, for decades, one of the most sought-after sports worldwide. It showcases a fighter's strength and power in defeating his opponent, and thus at the same time shows how skillful a fighter can be to generate a tactic during the fight. It has been defined as a combat sport by which two people are fighting with each other with the use of only their fists. And just like any other sport, Boxing also has its standards and regulations that should be strictly followed during a fight. Generally, the boxers should be similar in weight and are thus classified per divisions. There is also a referee that supervises the fight which lasts for over a minute up to three minutes intervals per round. To be sure of having a fair fight, boxers are thus classified into standardized weight classes which are divided into eight professional divisions: (1)Flyweight, (2)Bantamweight, (3)Featherweight, (4)Lightweight, (5)Welterweight, (6)Middleweight, (7)Light heavyweight, and … ***Read More
The History of Boxing
Boxing is a sport where two opponents fight using the fists. Each boxer is trained to improve boxing skills, strength, knowledge and techniques. To win, a boxer has to be intelligent enough to use boxing skills and techniques effectively against his opponent. His performance on the ring will also determine victory or defeat, through points and knockouts. During the competition, the boxers wear the gloves and rubber mouthpiece. Gloves are made with soft leather and are padded with sponge rubber. Under the leather gloves, the hands are wrapped with linen or cotton for an extra protection. For those who compete under amateur boxing, they are asked to wear head gears. Boxing rings, where the competition takes place, are made with accurate measurements and standard features. In general, every corner, including the floor of the ring, is padded. The ring is a 4.9 meters (16 feet) to 6.1 meters (20 feet), surrounded by 0.6 meters (2 feet), 0.9 meters (3 feet) and 1.2 meters (4 feet) … ***Read More
Manny Pacquiao
Emmanuel "Manny" D. Pacquiao is the very first Octuple Champion boxing star throughout the boxing history. He was able to attain eight titles for the different weight classes or divisions all over the world. He was also able to win lineal championships in four different weight divisions. Manny Pacquiao was known as Pac-Man, The Destroyer, Fighting Pride of the Philippines, The People's Champ, and the Mexicutioner, where he fought and won against many great Mexican boxing stars. Pacquiao was the "Fighter of the Year" in 2006, 2008 and year 2009. In the current year, he is the WBO Welterweight World Champion. He is always on the top of the list in boxing or sporting news and websites. This boxing star was raised in Bukidnon, Philippines and was born on the 17th of December, year 1978. He is the son of Rosalio Pacquiao and Dionesia D. Pacquiao, along with three brothers and two sisters, namely Rogelio, Alberto, also known as Bobby, Isidra, Domingo and Liza. Known as a religious … ***Read More
Muhammad Ali
One of the greatest boxing stars of all time is Muhammad Ali. Born on January 17, 1942, his true name was Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr. Muhammad Ali was born in Louisville, Kentucky. His father was Cassius … ***Read More
Mike Tyson
Michael Gerard Tyson is a great American boxing star of his time. Before his boxing career started, Mike Tyson had to live a tough life within harsh and tough streets where crimes are rampant. He was born in … ***Read More
Sugar Ray Robinson
Boxing star Sugar Ray Robinson, or Walker Smith Jr., was referred to as the greatest boxer of all time. He was born on May 3 1921. His birth certificate states that he was born in Ailey, Georgia while his … ***Read More
Julio Cesar Chavez
Julio Cesar Chavez is a Mexican boxing star legend. He was born in Sonora, Mexico on July 12, 1962. Like other boxing stars, Chavez came from a poor family. He has four brothers and 5 sisters. His father was a … ***Read More
George Foreman
"Big George" or known in his birth name George Edward Foreman is two time former World Heavyweight Boxing Champ and was also an Olympic Gold Medalist. He was born on the 10th of January year 1949 in Marshal, … ***Read More
