http://ezinearticles.com/?cat=Recreation-and-Sports:Boxing EzineArticles.com - Trusted By Millions as The Source For Quality Original Articles http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/2.0/ Ali recaptured his crown when he dethroned George Foreman on October 30, 1974 in Kinshasha, Zaire (now Congo). After seeing his defeat to Frazier, who had KOd 22 of his 26 victims at the time they first met, fight fans were back at not taking Ali too seriously. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:49:17 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Muhammad-Ali&id=3245176 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Muhammad-Ali&id=3245176 All of the greatest boxers may have tried to beat this adversary, and all of them just failed. This mighty opponent? Time. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:08:58 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?When-Legends-Fade-to-the-Sunset&id=3245295 http://ezinearticles.com/?When-Legends-Fade-to-the-Sunset&id=3245295 I started my boxing training about a year ago. About 6 months to this date, I've been very serious about it. Besides the physical benefits, I noticed that I developed mental toughness that I never had before. It was a good feeling. I developed an aura. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:37:25 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Boxing-Improved-My-Killer-Instinct&id=3218215 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Boxing-Improved-My-Killer-Instinct&id=3218215 When it came to "hit and don't get hit" approach to boxing, Willie Pep had no equal. That was how he earned his "Will o' the Wisp" alias. And that, essentially, was how he won 95 percent of his career fights. It must be remembered that boxing rules adopted in 1929 recognized the value of defense in boxing. The rules stated, among other things, that... Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:25:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Willie-Pep&id=3245187 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Willie-Pep&id=3245187 Are you tired of the same old workout routine that you use in the gym? A boxing routine well put some new excitement in your workouts. Boxing is a great workout for you as you will get stronger and shed calories. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 14:21:33 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Boxing-Routine-Workout-Get-in-Shape!&id=3278595 http://ezinearticles.com/?Boxing-Routine-Workout-Get-in-Shape!&id=3278595 Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao was born on December 17, 1978 in Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines, to parents Dionisia and Rosalio Pacquiao. He was the second child-and the eldest son-of the couple. Bukidnon is one of the provinces located in Mindanao, the second largest island of the Philippines. The island is rich in natural endowments and is a major supplier of agricultural products to the rest of country. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:11:13 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?He-Who-Had-Nothing-A-Story-Bigger-Than-Boxing-3&id=3245221 http://ezinearticles.com/?He-Who-Had-Nothing-A-Story-Bigger-Than-Boxing-3&id=3245221 From where we stand, Manny Pacquiao is the GOAT (greatest of all time). A possible loss to Puerto Rico's Miguel Cotto on November 14, 2009 at Las Vegas, Nevada, can bring down somewhat his statistical bearing (in which case Oscar De La Hoya should inch upward), but until then Pacquiao's place at the top of the heap is tenable. If he wins against Cotto, his GOAT badge can hardly be disputed. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:09:34 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Manny-Pacquiao-A-Story-Bigger-Than-Boxing-2&id=3245207 http://ezinearticles.com/?Manny-Pacquiao-A-Story-Bigger-Than-Boxing-2&id=3245207 For the first time in history since boxing became part of the Olympics, the US was almost shut out of the gold hunt in that event at the Barcelona Games in 1992. Thanks to Oscar De La Hoya, the US Boxing Team did not go home totally empty-handed. De La Hoya won the gold in the featherweight division and, from then on, the world would refer to him as the "Golden Boy." Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:08:11 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Oscar-De-La-Hoya&id=3245203 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Oscar-De-La-Hoya&id=3245203 If Roberto Duran was born with "Hands Of Stone," Mike Tyson grew up as a child with a pent up rage in his heart. Like many boys his age, Tyson grew pigeons. One day thugs bullied him. Somebody decapitated one of his pets, beheading it with bare hands. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:07:53 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Mike-Tyson&id=3245199 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Mike-Tyson&id=3245199 Legend has it that Roberto Duran swam across rivers in his hometown to steal mangoes at the other side. It was his way of ensuring that he would find himself involved in fisticuffs. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 13:06:59 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Roberto-Duran&id=3245194 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Roberto-Duran&id=3245194 With the destruction of Cotto by Pacquiao in Las Vegas sinking into the collective boxing consciousness - one trifling matter has yet to be resolved in order for the Megafight of the ages 'mayweather vs. Pacquiao" (or shoud it be Pacquiao vs Mayweather?) to push though - and this is the subject of pay-per-view buys (PPV) What has the PPV earnings have to do with the proposed fight you ask? Thu, 19 Nov 2009 09:54:42 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Pacquiao-Vs-Cotto-PPV-Numbers-What-Does-it-All-Mean-For-Floyd-Mayweather-Vs-Manny-Pacquiao?&id=3278925 http://ezinearticles.com/?Pacquiao-Vs-Cotto-PPV-Numbers-What-Does-it-All-Mean-For-Floyd-Mayweather-Vs-Manny-Pacquiao?&id=3278925 There are lists and opinions on who the greatest boxer of all time is. After Manny Pacquiao of the Philippines defeated Puerto Rico's Miguel Cotto for the latter's welterweight belt, and having won in the process his 7th world titles in as many weight divisions, the debate on "who is the greatest" just heated up some more. Let's join this debate and let's argue with facts. Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:12:22 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Manny-Pacquiao-The-Facts-Behind-Why-He-is-the-Greatest-Boxer&id=3277930 http://ezinearticles.com/?Manny-Pacquiao-The-Facts-Behind-Why-He-is-the-Greatest-Boxer&id=3277930 The punching bag is the best tools out there for helping to improve MMA and boxing skills. One thing that is often overlooked is safety. The objective of this article is to point out common punching bag injuries and some ways to avoid running into problems. Some of the tips mentioned in this article may seem obvious, but they are still brought up because they are not as uncommon as we'd like. Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:27:46 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Punching-Bag-Safety&id=3270459 http://ezinearticles.com/?Punching-Bag-Safety&id=3270459 Born in Dundalk, Ireland, standing at 5'8, Tom Sharkey would have a colourful career in Boxing. Leaving Ireland and travelling to America at a very young age, Sharkey joined the US Navy. It was here that he learned how to fight. Challenging and accepting fights from all comers, was in his nature, short but powerful and fearful of nothing or no one. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 09:34:08 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Celtic-Warriors-Top-5-Irish-Boxers-of-All-Time&id=3254256 http://ezinearticles.com/?Celtic-Warriors-Top-5-Irish-Boxers-of-All-Time&id=3254256 My boxing training honed my defense skills. I now have the confidence to be able to defend myself from attacks outside of boxing. You can learn some of my defensive boxing tips by reading my article. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 17:31:16 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Boxing-Training-Tips-on-Defensive-Sparring&id=3251085 http://ezinearticles.com/?Boxing-Training-Tips-on-Defensive-Sparring&id=3251085 Manny Pacquiao's reign as flyweight champion did not last long-9 months-but enough for a baby to grow inside his mother's womb and eventually see the light of day. Manny and Jinkee had, by this time, got married and their first child, Jemuel, was born. In the meantime, on April 24, 1999, Manny defended his title against Mexico's Gabriel Mira, whom he defeated by TKO in the 4th round Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:10:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Little-Tiger-From-the-Philippines&id=3245238 http://ezinearticles.com/?Little-Tiger-From-the-Philippines&id=3245238 The way Floyd Mayweather fights may not impress those who loved the way Jack Dempsey and Joe Louis fought. But Mayweather fights not to impress; he fights to win. And he delivers. It will be hard not to concede that he is master of the craft. To argue against Mayweather's boxing skills would be to argue against the facts: 40 wins in 40 professional career fights. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:07:27 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mayweather-Flawed-Or-Flawless?&id=3245268 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mayweather-Flawed-Or-Flawless?&id=3245268 Pacquiao knows what he is talking about and people understand where he is coming from. When he was too young to make a decent living for himself and his family, life was so hard that controlling body weight was forced not by boxing rules but by lack of food to eat. "I understand," he said, "how it feels when people go hungry." Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:06:42 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Manny-Pacquiao-The-Greatest-Boxer-of-All-Time-6&id=3245283 http://ezinearticles.com/?Manny-Pacquiao-The-Greatest-Boxer-of-All-Time-6&id=3245283 His technique, boxing skills and ring generalship were simply too advanced-even for his time-to be ignored. To his credit must also go true grit and courage by which he tested his limits inside the ring, as well as an infinite supply of passion for the sport. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:05:48 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Sugar-Ray-Robinson&id=3245290 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Sugar-Ray-Robinson&id=3245290 The longest-reigning middleweight champion in history did not look like one when he climbed the professional ring the first time. His opponent, Clinton Mitchell, trashed him by majority decision in a 4 rounder. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:02:41 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Bernard-Hopkins&id=3245484 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Bernard-Hopkins&id=3245484 Aspiring and average boxers may do well to draw inspiration from Henry Armstrong. Early in his career, Armstrong hardly made an impression he would go on to become one of the world's greatest fighters. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:01:56 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Henry-Armstrong&id=3245564 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Henry-Armstrong&id=3245564 From the beginning few had doubted that Benny Leonard would embrace a life in the square ring. He ducked regulations to be able to launch his professional boxing career at 15, got knocked out in his first fight, but came back to become one of the greatest lightweights in boxing history. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:01:49 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Benny-Leonard&id=3245542 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Benny-Leonard&id=3245542 Probably the greatest fighter that Mexico has ever produced, Julio Cesar Chavez is also one of the world's best boxers. He was undefeated in his first 90 professional fights. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:01:29 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Julio-Cesar-Chavez&id=3245532 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Julio-Cesar-Chavez&id=3245532 The guy made himself one-of-a-kind when he jumped from middleweight all the way up to heavyweight, collecting titles at every stop. No other fighter, living or dead, has done that since 1897, when England's Bob Fitzsimmons crossed the imaginary boxing divide. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:01:18 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Roy-Jones-Jr&id=3245519 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Roy-Jones-Jr&id=3245519 In a fair contest, beating a great boxer means you are a greater boxer. Sugar Shane Mosley has twice beaten a great competitor in Oscar De La Hoya, and that should be enough to ensure his lofty standing in places where the likes of De La Hoya are revered. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:01:08 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Shane-Mosley&id=3245505 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Shane-Mosley&id=3245505 Emmanuel Dapidran Pacquiao was born on December 17, 1978 in Kibawe, Bukidnon, Philippines, to parents Dionisia and Rosalio Pacquiao. He was the second child-and the eldest son-of the couple. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:25:53 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?He-Who-Had-Nothing-A-Story-Bigger-Than-Boxing-3&id=3245221 http://ezinearticles.com/?He-Who-Had-Nothing-A-Story-Bigger-Than-Boxing-3&id=3245221 From where we stand, Manny Pacquiao is the GOAT (greatest of all time). A possible loss to Puerto Rico's Miguel Cotto on November 14, 2009 at Las Vegas, Nevada, can bring down somewhat his statistical bearing (in which case Oscar De La Hoya should inch upward), but until then Pacquiao's place at the top of the heap is tenable. If he wins against Cotto, his GOAT badge can hardly be disputed. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:23:15 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Manny-Pacquiao-A-Story-Bigger-Than-Boxing-2&id=3245207 http://ezinearticles.com/?Manny-Pacquiao-A-Story-Bigger-Than-Boxing-2&id=3245207 For the first time in history since boxing became part of the Olympics, the US was almost shut out of the gold hunt in that event at the Barcelona Games in 1992. Thanks to Oscar De La Hoya, the US Boxing Team did not go home totally empty-handed. De La Hoya won the gold in the featherweight division and, from then on, the world would refer to him as the "Golden Boy." Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:16:32 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Oscar-De-La-Hoya&id=3245203 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Oscar-De-La-Hoya&id=3245203 If Roberto Duran was born with "Hands Of Stone," Mike Tyson grew up as a child with a pent up rage in his heart. Like many boys his age, Tyson grew pigeons. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:14:41 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Mike-Tyson&id=3245199 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Mike-Tyson&id=3245199 Cassius Clay did not need a publicist. He was his own best endorser. Calling himself "The Greatest" and "The Prettiest" of all time, he liked to be in front of camera. Even on his first televised amateur bout when he was around 15, he knocked on his neighbors' doors to make sure people got to watch him perform as a boxer. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:14:31 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Muhammad-Ali&id=3245176 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Muhammad-Ali&id=3245176 A close look at the weight divisions will show that the difference in weights between divisions decrease as the division becomes lighter. For example, the difference from Cruiserweight (200 lbs) to Light Heavyweight (175 lbs) is 25 pounds. The difference narrows to 15 pounds at the next major division (Middleweight), which is pegged at 160 pounds. From Middleweight to Welterweight (147 lbs), the difference drops further to 13 pounds. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:10:19 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Whats-Weighty-About-a-Few-Pounds-More?&id=3245164 http://ezinearticles.com/?Whats-Weighty-About-a-Few-Pounds-More?&id=3245164 Legend has it that Roberto Duran swam across rivers in his hometown to steal mangoes at the other side. It was his way of ensuring that he would find himself involved in fisticuffs. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 10:02:02 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Roberto-Duran&id=3245194 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Roberto-Duran&id=3245194 When it came to "hit and don't get hit" approach to boxing, Willie Pep had no equal. That was how he earned his "Will o' the Wisp" alias. And that, essentially, was how he won 95 percent of his career fights. It must be remembered that boxing rules adopted in 1929 recognized the value of defense in boxing. The rules stated, among other things, that... Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:51:28 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Willie-Pep&id=3245187 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Willie-Pep&id=3245187 Aspiring and average boxers may do well to draw inspiration from Henry Armstrong. Early in his career, Armstrong hardly made an impression he would go on to become one of the world's greatest fighters. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:37:08 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Henry-Armstrong&id=3245564 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Henry-Armstrong&id=3245564 From the beginning few had doubted that Benny Leonard would embrace a life in the square ring. He ducked regulations to be able to launch his professional boxing career at 15, got knocked out in his first fight, but came back to become one of the greatest lightweights in boxing history. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:32:38 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Benny-Leonard&id=3245542 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Benny-Leonard&id=3245542 Probably the greatest fighter that Mexico has ever produced, Julio Cesar Chavez is also one of the world's best boxers. He was undefeated in his first 90 professional fights. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:30:03 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Julio-Cesar-Chavez&id=3245532 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Julio-Cesar-Chavez&id=3245532 The guy made himself one-of-a-kind when he jumped from middleweight all the way up to heavyweight, collecting titles at every stop. No other fighter, living or dead, has done that since 1897, when England's Bob Fitzsimmons crossed the imaginary boxing divide. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:25:57 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Roy-Jones-Jr&id=3245519 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Roy-Jones-Jr&id=3245519 In a fair contest, beating a great boxer means you are a greater boxer. Sugar Shane Mosley has twice beaten a great competitor in Oscar De La Hoya, and that should be enough to ensure his lofty standing in places where the likes of De La Hoya are revered. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:16:36 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Shane-Mosley&id=3245505 http://ezinearticles.com/?Remembering-Shane-Mosley&id=3245505 Boxing is a great workout that you help you shed calories and build muscle at the same time. You also will achieve quickness and stamina when you add a boxing routine into your workout schedule. Follow the below boxing routine workout and you will not be disappointed in your results. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 17:02:40 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Great-Boxing-Routine-Workout-For-You&id=3251354 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Great-Boxing-Routine-Workout-For-You&id=3251354 As a boxing and fitness trainer, I've seen too many young, strong & healthy athletes injure their hands while hitting the punch bag. This is often devastating for boxers as breaking or fracturing your wrist will set you back. If you're training for a fight, you must know how to hit a boxing bag properly else you could have to cancel that match due to an unnecessary injury. I've hit the punching bag for years, and today I'm revealing all my secrets... no holds bar. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:52:04 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Secrets-to-Hitting-the-Punch-Bag&id=2359295 http://ezinearticles.com/?Secrets-to-Hitting-the-Punch-Bag&id=2359295 In every fight I've trained for, my number one tool has been an Everlast heavy bag. In my opinion, the boxing bag is the best tool for training for a fight... sometimes, even better then a friend opponent. Hitting the punch bag is great because you can take control. This is exactly what you want to do in a fight. Be patient, take control, and hit when your opponent least expects it. A heavy bag mounted to a 360 degree stand allows you to strike, allows you to time, and allows you to take control... Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:51:52 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Ways-to-Train-For-a-Fight-Using-the-Punch-Bag&id=2420609 http://ezinearticles.com/?5-Ways-to-Train-For-a-Fight-Using-the-Punch-Bag&id=2420609 Speed bags are essential for boxing training as well as for fitness. If you've never hit one before, try punching it constantly for 5 minutes... you'll be ready to pass out in a heap! Speed bags are really the height of endurance training for a boxer. They also help to strengthen your wrists, forearms and very particular parts of your shoulders. Essential when you start training on the heavy bag to prevent injury. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:51:28 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Speed-Bag-Secrets-Revealed-Part-I&id=2443293 http://ezinearticles.com/?Speed-Bag-Secrets-Revealed-Part-I&id=2443293 In this article I will speak to the technique and strategy to hitting this particular punching bag - the speed bag - and getting a professional boxer-like rhythm going. It really does all start with technique. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:51:16 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Speed-Bag-Secrets-Revealed!-Part-II&id=2467102 http://ezinearticles.com/?Speed-Bag-Secrets-Revealed!-Part-II&id=2467102 Is it true that big boxers, the ones with huge muscles are always stronger then the smaller ones? The answer to this is a simple no... quite obvious if you watch boxing matches and see huge guys get beat up by smaller guys at the bottom-end of their weight class. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:50:36 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Truth-About-Size-in-Boxing&id=2567938 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Truth-About-Size-in-Boxing&id=2567938 If you look on the internet (just perform a Google search on filling a boxing bag) for questions surrounding the topic of punch bags, a vast number of questions are about how to fill a punch bag. The main question people have is what material do I use? Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:50:25 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Secrets-to-Filling-the-Punch-Bags&id=2631788 http://ezinearticles.com/?Secrets-to-Filling-the-Punch-Bags&id=2631788 It is a common misconception that boxers are supposed to, or do, have bodies like weightlifters. This is not the case. Remember that muscle mass does not equate to strength. Proof of this lies in the MMA/UFC cages. We've all seen very muscular fighters get completely owned by fighters who have very little muscular mass. A great example of this was the Lyoto Machida vs. Evans fight in UFC 98. So a boxer body therefore equates to a body with much inner and core strength. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:50:04 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Secret-to-Getting-a-Boxer-Body&id=2662807 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Secret-to-Getting-a-Boxer-Body&id=2662807 Look at the punching bag as a strength building tool. A few tips are reviewed on how to get the most out of your punching bag from a strength building perspective. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:00:54 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Punching-Bag-Strength-Workout&id=3220958 http://ezinearticles.com/?Punching-Bag-Strength-Workout&id=3220958 I started my boxing training about a year ago. About 6 months to this date, I've been very serious about it. Besides the physical benefits, I noticed that I developed mental toughness that I never had before. It was a good feeling. I developed an aura. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:52:14 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Boxing-Improved-My-Killer-Instinct&id=3218215 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Boxing-Improved-My-Killer-Instinct&id=3218215 If you are one of the many thousands or boxing enthusiasts you have chosen an awesome sport to watch, or better yet, to participate in. You will want to protect yourself as you perform your boxing skills so make sure you find the equipment that will best serve you in this endeavor. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 10:20:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Finding-the-Right-Gloves-For-Boxing&id=3230801 http://ezinearticles.com/?Finding-the-Right-Gloves-For-Boxing&id=3230801 If you are one of the many individuals who are enthused about excelling at the sport of boxing, read on. Boxing is definitely gaining in popularity as more people are coming to realize what an excellent workout it provides as well as contributing to ones overall fitness. Besides building muscle, reducing unwanted fat and increasing stamina, the practice of boxing is also an excellent form of self-defense. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 08:16:00 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Helpful-Equipment-For-the-Sport-of-Boxing&id=3223342 http://ezinearticles.com/?Helpful-Equipment-For-the-Sport-of-Boxing&id=3223342 Have you always thought that the professional boxers are the only one who go for boxing training programs? This is a completely wrong idea as there are many people who prefer boxing just to keep their body fit and active. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 14:28:49 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Get-Your-Body-Into-Shape-by-Boxing&id=1353661 http://ezinearticles.com/?Get-Your-Body-Into-Shape-by-Boxing&id=1353661 If you are new to boxing, then you might not be fully aware what the essential boxing gear is to buy. There are reasons why certain items are essential and it's not simply about looking good. Mon, 09 Nov 2009 13:26:41 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gear-You-Will-Need-to-Buy-For-Boxing&id=1311909 http://ezinearticles.com/?Gear-You-Will-Need-to-Buy-For-Boxing&id=1311909 I've never been a big fan of the extreme ways boxers will try to cut weight before a competition - starve themselves out for a week before their fight, sleep, eat and breath in their sauna suite and sit for hours at a time in a steam room or sauna - Ummm, no thank you! So I have spent my entire boxing career trying to discover the ultimate eating plan that would keep me lean and strong and keep my energy level high so I could perform my very best, without ever having to put on a plastic bag... Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:49:21 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Eat-Well-For-Boxing&id=3211327 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Eat-Well-For-Boxing&id=3211327 My physio once said to me "It isn't the best athletes that make it to all these big competitions, like the Olympics. It's the athlete's who aren't injured." Well man, am I ever hearing that! I've always thought of myself as a walking accident, but for some reason I can pull it off in the ring and manage not to get hurt or do something stupid that will lead to injury. Unfortunately out of the ring is a different story. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 08:52:48 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fighting-Through-the-Pain-of-Injury&id=3197248 http://ezinearticles.com/?Fighting-Through-the-Pain-of-Injury&id=3197248 I have spent the last three years of my boxing career being only accountable to myself. But sometimes I slip up, and because I only have to answer to myself it can happen more often then I like. Most people find it much easier to be accountable to someone else rather then themselves. This is because when you're accountable to yourself you can justify almost anything. So I bit the bullet and hired a personal trainer. The best thing about having someone to be accountable to is that I can contact her whenever I need to ask questions, get support or have her wag her finger at me. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:18:30 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Be-an-Accountable-Boxer-and-Athlete&id=3201344 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Be-an-Accountable-Boxer-and-Athlete&id=3201344 The numbers of benefits that can be derived from boxing classes are vaster than most realize. Yes, the ability to develop hand skills of a high enough level to compete in the ring are the most common benefits examined. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 09:36:51 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Boxing-Classing-and-Qualification-Programs&id=2533356 http://ezinearticles.com/?Boxing-Classing-and-Qualification-Programs&id=2533356 Have you ever had nightmares where you were fighting or sparring with someone, but your punches couldn't connect your opponent because your punches were too slow? Or have you just been in a recent fight or sparring match, and found out that your punches were as weak and slow as a limp fish? If so, then here are three secrets to automatically increase your punching speed. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:46:23 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?3-Secrets-on-How-to-Increase-and-Have-Lightening-Punching-Speed&id=3189484 http://ezinearticles.com/?3-Secrets-on-How-to-Increase-and-Have-Lightening-Punching-Speed&id=3189484 When training with a punching bag, it is very common to overemphasize power and forget about speed. This is probably because most who buy a punching bag do so for the power; since it is a common misconception that bigger and stronger is better. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 10:55:35 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Punching-Bag-Speed&id=3163503 http://ezinearticles.com/?Punching-Bag-Speed&id=3163503 In an upcoming fight between Pacquiao and Cotto, there are tensions and wary in each fighter but each of them has his own way of fighting. For example, Miguel fights close to the border, he studies his opponents and wears them down before giving a killer blow. Pacman on the other hand is an aggressive fighter, but analysts claims he still lacks defense. Mon, 02 Nov 2009 09:13:57 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?Manny-Pacquiao-Vs-Miguel-Cotto-Match-Up-Review-Cottos-Advantages-Over-Pacman&id=3165336 http://ezinearticles.com/?Manny-Pacquiao-Vs-Miguel-Cotto-Match-Up-Review-Cottos-Advantages-Over-Pacman&id=3165336 Kickboxing is increasingly become a favourite with fitness enthusiasts and one of the major reason for its popularity is the kind of advantages it has. Kickboxing is a highly intense workout for your body as the sport provides the right kind of exercise to different parts of the body thus helping overall fitness. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 22:52:35 -0600 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Advantages-You-Can-Reap-From-Kickboxing&id=3182738 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Advantages-You-Can-Reap-From-Kickboxing&id=3182738 This is a tool that is used in regular work outs that may be a part of acceleration and elevation in your proficiency and learning curve. This is a very important part of our home gym. This has quite a high performance and keeps you focused while you are working out. Sat, 31 Oct 2009 12:20:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Speed-Bag-Platform&id=3181238 http://ezinearticles.com/?Speed-Bag-Platform&id=3181238 Getting into boxing training fitness programs may improve your health thus increasing your chances of attaining a physically fit body. Many say this is a perfect way to have a stronger body and gain the confidence you want. Not to mention boxing workouts can help you be at your peak of you fighting form. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:57:36 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Understanding-the-Benefits-of-Boxing-Training-For-Fitness&id=3166037 http://ezinearticles.com/?Understanding-the-Benefits-of-Boxing-Training-For-Fitness&id=3166037 Which boxing shoes are the best? A few tips on how to pick out a pair of boxing shoes for maximum comfort and safety. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 07:45:21 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Boxing-Shoes-Buyers-Guide&id=3137389 http://ezinearticles.com/?Boxing-Shoes-Buyers-Guide&id=3137389 Hanging or standing? What weight punching bag is best? A few tips on how to pick out a punching bag and some of the things one should consider for effectiveness and safety. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:12:48 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Punching-Bag-Buyers-Guide&id=3131028 http://ezinearticles.com/?Punching-Bag-Buyers-Guide&id=3131028 As far as sporting events are concerned, Cotto vs Pacquiao tickets are probably the most sought after tickets out there. With the fight scheduled to take place on November 14, 2009 in Las Vegas, many people are seeing this as an ideal opportunity to kill two birds with one stone. Let's face it; nothing beats the thrill and excitement of a night out in the world's most popular casino city, and the best thing is, the fight is taking place just before the beginning of the holiday season, which makes it a perfect time for having a wild night out, either before or after the fight. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:55:14 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Cotto-Vs-Pacquiao-Tickets&id=3132853 http://ezinearticles.com/?Cotto-Vs-Pacquiao-Tickets&id=3132853 Manny Pacquiao vs Cotto tickets are currently one of , perhaps the most highly sought after tickets in the entire world of sports. Since this bout is certain to be among the most watched in the last ten years, it's hardly surprising. Two of the world's greatest boxers, both in the prime of their careers will be going head to head in the ring and fans are already eagerly looking forward to the night of the event, hotly debating which of the two has an edge on the other - and of course wondering if they can still find Manny Pacquiao vs Cotto tickets Wed, 28 Oct 2009 09:46:44 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Manny-Pacquiao-Vs-Cotto-Tickets&id=3132744 http://ezinearticles.com/?Manny-Pacquiao-Vs-Cotto-Tickets&id=3132744 The Pacquiao vs Cotto fight dubbed as "Firepower" is coming with haste. On November 14, the 2 will clash in an epic battle for the Welterweight title. Cotto will fight to retain his belt while Manny will fight for glory and for his seventh belt in a different class. Read on to find out who is in favor of winning. Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:03:21 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Pacquiao-Vs-Cotto-Pre-fight-Analysis-and-Prediction&id=3160920 http://ezinearticles.com/?Pacquiao-Vs-Cotto-Pre-fight-Analysis-and-Prediction&id=3160920 Boxing is getting popular among the youth of the country and there is a sudden rise in demand for the boxing equipment. Even the teenagers have taken a interest in boxing and are eagerly buying boxing equipment. This is a good diversion for their aggressive minds which prevents them from taking part in street brawls. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:29:40 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Boxing-Equipment-Make-Use-of-Them&id=3114056 http://ezinearticles.com/?Boxing-Equipment-Make-Use-of-Them&id=3114056 Boxing is one of the favorite games in U.K. especially for the teenagers. Good boxing clubs have sprung up across the country and there is a sudden demand for more boxing equipment now. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:36:16 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Boxing-Equipment-Their-Uses&id=3113997 http://ezinearticles.com/?Boxing-Equipment-Their-Uses&id=3113997 Why consider using a punching bag? The obvious and non-obvious benefits of working a bag as well as some safety measures are reviewed. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:06:02 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Punching-Bag-Benefits&id=3086191 http://ezinearticles.com/?Punching-Bag-Benefits&id=3086191 I was not alive to watch boxing greats like Jack Dempsey, Muhammad Ali, and Joe Frazier, but I was alive to watch the rise and fall of Mike Tyson. My dad was a huge boxing fan and being in the military there were always get together's on base for every big boxing match one of the first fights I remember seeing was the Sugar Ray Leonard vs. Marvin Hagler in May of 1986. Tue, 20 Oct 2009 13:37:36 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mike-Tyson-Rise-and-Downward-Spiral&id=3084947 http://ezinearticles.com/?Mike-Tyson-Rise-and-Downward-Spiral&id=3084947 First off I wanna point out all the pros and cons of each fighting style I have personally taken part in. I will start with boxing. Don't let the gloves fool you, just because they look like they cushion the blow. They don't. In fact the impact of the punch is multiplied because of the wide surface of the gloves. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 13:03:59 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Pros-and-Cons-Boxing&id=3059932 http://ezinearticles.com/?Pros-and-Cons-Boxing&id=3059932 Here's how to develop a good hit using nothing more than a mirror! Stand in front of your mirror. Have your toes pointing forward. With your arms hanging loosely downward. Place your feet so they're 12 - 18 inches apart. Mon, 19 Oct 2009 09:43:47 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Boxing-Lesson-How-to-Improve-Your-Boxing-Techniques&id=3055750 http://ezinearticles.com/?Boxing-Lesson-How-to-Improve-Your-Boxing-Techniques&id=3055750 No person is the same. And the adage can be said in the sport of boxing. All boxers understand that the rule of the game is simple - punch your opponent until you knock him out, gives up, or the final bell sounded. But then, the way a boxer fights is what makes him different among the rest. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 08:58:59 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Short-Introduction-to-the-Different-Styles-of-Boxing&id=3023244 http://ezinearticles.com/?A-Short-Introduction-to-the-Different-Styles-of-Boxing&id=3023244 Boxing legends are heroes in their own right. Like kings, soldiers and leaders they shape and inspire people to dare to dream. Boxing legends are hero too, an inspiration, the one who invokes the dying spirit, a strength that keeps the others going. Boxing matched is not just a simple brutish match between of flying punched between two boxers. They teach lessons of life from the boxing ring. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 11:43:08 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Boxing-Heroes-Teaching-Lessons-of-Life-From-the-Square-Ring&id=2348793 http://ezinearticles.com/?Boxing-Heroes-Teaching-Lessons-of-Life-From-the-Square-Ring&id=2348793 Manny Pacquiao vs Miguel Cotto, the Pacman versus the Puerto Rican bomber. No doubt come November 14 2009, (November 15 2009 in manila) many fight fans will be asking and searching on the net as to where to watch this epic in the making. Mon, 12 Oct 2009 11:28:22 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Pacman-Vs-Cotto-Where-to-Watch?-Live-Streaming?-Theaters?-Bars?-Or-Free-TV?&id=3031160 http://ezinearticles.com/?Pacman-Vs-Cotto-Where-to-Watch?-Live-Streaming?-Theaters?-Bars?-Or-Free-TV?&id=3031160 The Bob body opponent punching bag is the perfect solution for boxing or martial arts practice. Now you can actually practice with a sparring Bob that doesn't punch back. I like that! Seriously though, I am quite impressed with Bob the punching bag. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 19:12:10 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bob-Body-Opponent-Punching-Bag-The-Perfect-Solution-For-Practice&id=3050338 http://ezinearticles.com/?Bob-Body-Opponent-Punching-Bag-The-Perfect-Solution-For-Practice&id=3050338 A leather heavy bag is a specialized boxing bag designed to withstand years of abuse and help teach the boxer how to properly punch. It is designed to closely replicate the response that a gloved fist will have on a human body. Thu, 08 Oct 2009 09:51:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Buying-a-Leather-Heavy-Bag&id=3038615 http://ezinearticles.com/?Buying-a-Leather-Heavy-Bag&id=3038615 The free standing heavy bag has become increasingly common as mixed martial arts have become popular. These bags offer a number of benefits over a hanging heavy bag. Even boxing studios have discovered these benefits and only the boxing purists scoff when they see this type of boxing bag at a boxing school. Wed, 07 Oct 2009 21:44:05 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Reasons-to-Use-a-Free-Standing-Heavy-Bag&id=3052455 http://ezinearticles.com/?Reasons-to-Use-a-Free-Standing-Heavy-Bag&id=3052455 The boxing aficionado turned novice boxer will likely be eager to jump onto a Heavy bag their first day of boxing training. While some schools may allow this, they are likely doing so to humor the new student. Using a boxing bag of any kind requires so requisite skill and is not for the complete novice. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 15:56:13 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Proper-Use-of-a-Heavy-Bag&id=3024999 http://ezinearticles.com/?Proper-Use-of-a-Heavy-Bag&id=3024999 Boxing as a sport has a very long tradition stretching throughout history. It has been used by many cultures in many eras as a method of sport, entertainment, betting and settling disputes. And though times have moved on the basics are still the same. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 09:46:55 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Evolution-of-the-Ring&id=1847132 http://ezinearticles.com/?Evolution-of-the-Ring&id=1847132 What does it take to be considered the best boxing fight ever? Is it the way knockout punches were delivered? Is it the manner the opponent was put down in the earliest possible round? Is it winning over an opponent who holds the most number of world titles? What does it really take? Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:05:18 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Best-Boxing-Fights-Ever-Revealed&id=2991060 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Best-Boxing-Fights-Ever-Revealed&id=2991060 Boxing is a sport that has been around for years. During this time men and a few women have practiced day and night and proven their strength and techniques to be useful when in the ring. Even now this sport is used to help everyday people like you and me to exercise and tone our bodies. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 21:33:38 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Learn-to-Put-Power-Behind-Your-Punch&id=3019069 http://ezinearticles.com/?Learn-to-Put-Power-Behind-Your-Punch&id=3019069 TKO is one of the best know brands of boxing equipment in the world. The TKO heavy bag is no exception, offering a superior quality product at a competitive price. These hanging boxing bags are offered in different weights and are available constructed of different materials. To get good results from a boxing workout, a good quality bag is essential. Sun, 04 Oct 2009 10:49:18 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?For-a-Good-Workout,-Choose-a-TKO-Heavy-Bag&id=3019960 http://ezinearticles.com/?For-a-Good-Workout,-Choose-a-TKO-Heavy-Bag&id=3019960 Traditional Thai boxing goes back hundreds of years and has been an important part of the country's history. Many people are surprised that Thais, a notoriously peaceful people, excel at this beautifully brutal sport. The reason they do so is that for hundreds of years the survival of their nation depended on it. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:10:19 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Muay-Thai-Boxing&id=2880697 http://ezinearticles.com/?Muay-Thai-Boxing&id=2880697 Boxing is a sport that demands toughness, both mental and physical. If one is not willing to put forth the required effort, it is not likely that they will excel at this sport. The training is rigorous and one must be completely committed in order to achieve success. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 13:49:39 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Train-For-Boxing&id=3008281 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-to-Train-For-Boxing&id=3008281 Ayub Kalule, given his excellent amateur victories in his native country of Uganda, in the east and central African regional championships, in the all-Africa boxing championships, at the amateur world championships, at the European championships, and at the professional world championships, will for decades remain Uganda's most internationally accomplished and most decorated boxer. Kalule boxed during Uganda's golden age of boxing and sports (the 1960's and 1970's), all the professional boxers (only four) who managed to defeat legendary Ayub Kalule are themselves legends. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 08:39:08 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Ayub-Kalule-Ugandas-Greatest-and-Most-Decorated-Boxing-Champion&id=3002827 http://ezinearticles.com/?Ayub-Kalule-Ugandas-Greatest-and-Most-Decorated-Boxing-Champion&id=3002827 Kickboxing is a great form of exercise that many people enjoy to do because it helps them to become limber, lose weight, and get in the shape they want to be in. To make training in this possible you have to be using the right type of kickboxing gloves. The type that you choose will be dependent on who you are and what you are looking to do. Tue, 29 Sep 2009 11:10:17 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Kinds-of-Kickboxing-Gloves&id=2990400 http://ezinearticles.com/?Kinds-of-Kickboxing-Gloves&id=2990400 So you've decided to take up kickboxing, congratulations! It has been a few weeks now, and you are already feeling a bit of boredom while beating the crap out of the heavy bag. At first, this was an amazing sensation, now, it seems to have lost its touch. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 21:36:41 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Ways-to-Eliminate-Monotony-on-the-Heavy-Bag&id=2932875 http://ezinearticles.com/?10-Ways-to-Eliminate-Monotony-on-the-Heavy-Bag&id=2932875 Boxing is an intense and physically demanding sport that is not for the faint hearted. It takes a tough body and an equally tough mind. Sun, 27 Sep 2009 10:11:52 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Does-Boxing-Rate-As-a-Sport?&id=2984662 http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Does-Boxing-Rate-As-a-Sport?&id=2984662 The most important thing in boxing is to keep things fresh. If you notice that you are hitting the punching bag with the exact same combos every time, chances are your opponent will notice as well. If you act like a computer and exercise the same motions over and over again, your opponent will be able to drop you pretty quickly. Be unpredictable. Sat, 26 Sep 2009 13:06:34 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Punching-Bag-Jabs-and-Unpredictability&id=2923595 http://ezinearticles.com/?Punching-Bag-Jabs-and-Unpredictability&id=2923595 Monitoring your boxing weight is a crucial part of staying in shape and keeping up with the demands of the sport. Many boxers find this difficult though... Thu, 24 Sep 2009 09:29:23 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Monitoring-Your-Boxing-Weight&id=2874287 http://ezinearticles.com/?Monitoring-Your-Boxing-Weight&id=2874287 When setting up any kind of home boxing gym there are about five basic things you need to get going. The first is a classic staple, the boxing heavy bag. Whenever you go to any reputable boxing gym you will see plenty of punching bags, "why?" because they are necessary! The heavy bag is essential because it simulates what it will feel like when hitting an opponent, it also allows you to practice on your technique, speed and power. Keep in mind that when picking out a heavy bag the rule of thumb is half your body weight and if you don't want it to fall apart in the future invest in a heavy bag made of good quality leather. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 07:31:41 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Home-Boxing-Gym-The-Top-5-Training-Tools-You-Need-to-Succeed-Including-a-Boxing-Stand&id=2893330 http://ezinearticles.com/?Home-Boxing-Gym-The-Top-5-Training-Tools-You-Need-to-Succeed-Including-a-Boxing-Stand&id=2893330 Punching Bags can be a great training tool if proper technique is used. The basics of working the bag to better yourself is reviewed. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 15:45:12 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Punching-Bag-Training-101&id=2884997 http://ezinearticles.com/?Punching-Bag-Training-101&id=2884997 During the 1960's Ugandan amateur boxer George Oywello gained prominence while representing Uganda at several National and international events, including two times at the Olympic Games. Oywello would emerge as Africa Nations' boxing champion, and become Uganda's first ever Commonwealth gold medalist in claiming the heavyweight crown at the Commonwealth Games held in Perth in Australia in 1962. Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:56:28 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?George-Oywello-Ugandas-First-Commonwealth-Games-Gold-Medalist&id=2886943 http://ezinearticles.com/?George-Oywello-Ugandas-First-Commonwealth-Games-Gold-Medalist&id=2886943 A lot of people still believe that with the introduction of the Marquess of Queensberry rules boxing was made safe and "civilized", cringing at the thought of "bareknuckle fighting". Just the very word "bareknuckle" automatically triggers off preconceived ideas of something that is extremely violent, even before they really know what is about to actually happen. Here's a few facts that many are not aware of. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 20:34:34 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Gloves-Are-Coming-Off-Part-1&id=2875852 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Gloves-Are-Coming-Off-Part-1&id=2875852 A great boxer understands the importance of strong punches and combination's to keep his opponent on his toes and to continually establish scenarios where he can land a strong punch. A punching bag is a great place to exercise combination's and build endurance. Below are a few of the most effective shots/combos out there. Sun, 20 Sep 2009 18:00:56 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Punching-Bags-The-Heavy-Bag-is-Your-Opponent&id=2860430 http://ezinearticles.com/?Punching-Bags-The-Heavy-Bag-is-Your-Opponent&id=2860430 This is a bag that is used for physical fitness. The punching bag is an ancient method used by fighters to keep fit. For sword fighting and other military trainings the punching bag was indispensable. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 13:48:10 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Well-Known-Punching-Bag&id=2917439 http://ezinearticles.com/?The-Well-Known-Punching-Bag&id=2917439 There is no doubt that at present Manny Pacquiao deserves recognition as being the best fighter, pound-for-pound, in the world. This boxing icon deserves the accolade and is the first ever Filipino to reach such dizzy heights. This southpaw dynamo, "Pacman" as he is also known, has had several sensational victories during his career, and still has the power to achieve more. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:46:47 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Manny-Pacquiaos-Best-Fights-Ever&id=2856983 http://ezinearticles.com/?Manny-Pacquiaos-Best-Fights-Ever&id=2856983 Learn the basic punch techniques in boxing. These include the jab, the cross, and the hook. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 16:28:43 -0500 http://ezinearticles.com/?Beginner-Boxing-Tips-and-Punch-Technique&id=2877355 http://ezinearticles.com/?Beginner-Boxing-Tips-and-Punch-Technique&id=2877355 Copyright 2009 EzineArticles.com - All Rights Reserved.