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Sounds good, but one cannot really compare fighting to the death in the Vietnam War to the non-fatal sport (unless its an accident) of boxing; however...Muhammed Ali (he didn't like Cassius Clay because he said that was the name given to him by the White Man) didn't want to fight in Vietnam because (which meant entering the US Military), as he stated, "...no VC ever called him (me) a "N----." To add on to that another reason is because of his Muslim religion
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When did boxing first start in America?
The first "American Champion" was Tom Hyer, whose father Jacob Hyer participated in the first public boxing match under the English prize ring rules in America. Jacob, was generally considered America's boxing champion on the basis of one fight, an 1816 draw with Tom Beasley in the first recorded boxing match in the U. S. The first American championship match was between Tom Hyer and "Yankee" Sullivan for a $5,000 side bet and the championship of America. It took place on Feb 7, 1849, with Hyer the victor in 16 rounds.
What did the 'thumbs down gesture' mean in ancient Rome?
The 'thumbs down gesture' in Ancient Rome was used in the gladiator ring during a fight. It was used to mean to kill the gladiator that was losing the fight.
What is the term for a boxer's attendant?
The term is 'Seconds'. If you watch a boxing match you will notice that an announcemnt is made when ever the 1-minute break between rounds is about to over. The announcement is 'seconds out of the ring' or simply 'seconds out'
Can a boxer refuse to defend his title after winning it?
yes the boxer can dropped the title that he has won and thus does not have to pay the sanctioning fee if he wished to fight for another title. The title then become vacant and is then contested between the number one and two contenders in the rankings for that sanctioning body. THERE ARE SO MANY SANCTIONING BODY'S WBC WBA WBO IBF QXZ OPO THAT US BOXING FANS GO BY WHAT RING MAGAZINE POSTS AS CHAMPIONS OF THE WORLD. THE TALENT IS BEING SPREAD TOO THIN.
How many championships did Mike Tyson win?
Mike Tyson won a total of three major heavyweight boxing championships during his career. He became the WBC champion in 1986, the WBA champion later that same year, and unified the titles by also winning the IBF championship in 1987. Tyson was the first heavyweight boxer to hold the WBA, WBC, and IBF titles simultaneously. His dominance in the ring during the late 1980s is well-remembered in boxing history.
Where boxing is played?
The area where a boxing fight is held is called a boxing ring.
What is the part where the boxers fight called?
boxing ring?
What is the hink pink answer for boxing champion?
ring king, fight knight
What is the hink pinks for boxing champion?
ring king, fight knight
What are 2 rhyming words for boxing champion?
ring king, fight knight
What is a Hink-pink for boxing champion?
brighter fighter
Is it in any way possible to fight a girl in a ring like boxing or mma?
yes
Analogy - Rink is to ring as hockey is to?
boxing, because hockey is played in a rink and boxing is played in a ring
Can a boxer legally fight outside the ring?
No, a boxer cannot legally fight outside the ring. Fighting outside of a sanctioned boxing match can result in legal consequences and jeopardize the boxer's career.
What is slap boxing?
When two people aren't man enough to step into a ring to fight, and fight like little kids by slapping each other
When did Boxing Legends of the Ring happen?
Boxing Legends of the Ring happened in 1993.
When was Boxing Legends of the Ring created?
Boxing Legends of the Ring was created in 1993-09.
