More than anything else, professional boxing was inspired by sheer love for manly fights and the price. Thus, the term “prizefighting”. The popularity of professional boxing begun in 18th century England where the working classes were the first avid fans and participants. It grew on until boxing caught the attention of top-hatted gentlemen and royalty. … Read more
You often see this: a boxer who are overly aggressive in the first few rounds and then stalls at later rounds because he doesn’t have any gas left in his tank. Professional or not, a boxer who loses his energy rapidly that he cannot go any longer and eventually lose the fight. No matter how … Read more
The reason why fighters are divided by weight divisions is to prevent mismatches. But this doesn’t include the height. As long as a fighter tips the scale within the limit of his weight division, it really doesn’t matter weather he is tall and his opponent is small. So, if you are not a tall fighter, … Read more
Have you decided to take your training to another level? Boxing is both a sport as well as an exercise routine that you may take. It is in this sense that you may start with your investment. What else should you purchase that will aid you in your training other than a boxing bag? There … Read more
The modern age lifestyle tends to be too difficult that it normally leads people to become obese. Now there is a fitness regimen that can help combat this uncomfortable situation and that is by means of boxing. It is both a sport and an exercise workout. Being a sport, there are rules that govern the … Read more
Are you a boxing enthusiast? Do you know of the right apparel and other protective gears to use just so you will not be harmed? You see, the boxing gloves are just one of them. As you watch the match via the television, you will definitely see that the hands of the players are wrapped … Read more
Boxing is one popular sport and there is no doubt to that. Anyhow, apart from those boxing enthusiasts who compete against other opponents for the sake of winning the title, there are other individuals who settle with honing their physical body, their stamina, and strength. They are wise enough to think of an effective way … Read more
Do you have your heart at boxing? Have you ever heard of martial boxing? Yes, the term itself defines its very nature. It is a kind of boxing that adapts some martial arts styles and movements. For one, this kind is known to exude a different level of punching power. It is a misconception to … Read more
If you expect to walk away out of the ring without getting hit you are either the round girl waving a big placard in between rounds or your nickname is “Pretty Boy.” But even the undefeated Mayweather receives a lot of punches when he fights and you as a round girl is out of the … Read more
Before the formal boxing games we now have were the brutal, bare knuckle fist fights that started during the 18th century in England. Not long after, the sport grew in popularity in America. From both lands, champions were raised and below are the profiles of the pioneer boxing champions who helped shaped the history of … Read more