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Boxing
Boxing is a sport in which two opponents fight in a ring with gloved fists. They must stay within a set of preset rules.
3,267 Questions
Who was the heavy weight boxing champion of the world from 1952 between 1956?
Rocky Marciano was worlds heavyweight champion from '52 - '56.
The average reach is approx. the height of the boxer. Example, if a boxer is 6 feet tall, which is 72", then average reach would be 72".
What top three countries participate in olympic boxing?
Top three countries in the Summer Olympics have been the United States, Russia, and China in that order. Germany has also fared well and placed in the top three in the past.
Who was Mike Tyson first professional fight against?
Tyson's first professional loss was to Buster Douglas for the IBF/WBA/WBC heavyweight titles in 1990.
How old is Sugar Ray Robinson?
boxrec.com will give you the recorded weights of him and his opponents for most of his fights.
no I don't think so however you can go deaf if people punch you dead hard in the ear.
When was the boxing fight of pacquiao and margarito?
pacquiao never fought in mexico.
boxrec.com will have his full record.
How many times did joe Louis lose?
Joe Louis won 68 fights and lost 3. Altogether his was in 71 (professional) fights.
What was the year Muhammad ali started boxing?
In 1954 in Louisville, Kentucky, 12-year-old Cassius Marcellus Clay's bike was stolen while he and a friend were at the Columbia Auditorium. Young Cassius found a cop in a gym, Joe Martin, and boiling with youthful rage, told Martin he was going to "whup" whoever stole his bike. Martin admonished, "You better learn to box first." Within weeks, 89-pound Cassius had his first bout-his first win. For the next 27 years, Cassius would be in that ring. Even in his youth, he had dreams of being heavyweight champion of the world. But his life would take turns that no seer could've predicted.
Why is Joe Frazier angry with Muhammad Ali?
Ali had a flair for showmanship and used to tease his opponents. Sometimes though, he went a little far. Joe was a stand up guy and wasn't used to these types of taunts and couldn't see the reason for it. It did help build the gate though, and they both made lots of money. They did make up and forgive each other, and I think it was the press that made the grudge more than it was. Joe and Ali were great champions, there kind is no longer found in the boxing game.
Shannon Briggs, Tommy Morrison, Evander Holyfield, Jimmy Young, and most notably Muhammad Ali.
Who would win in a fight between Mike Tyson and Mahmoud Ali?
mike Tyson would win if both boxers were in their prime.
Is manny pacquiao a born again christian?
Until recently, he was Roman Catholic. Now, he is an Evangelical.
Who are the twin black boxing promoters?
They aren't promoters. They're the sons of Sam Watson , who is a business manager and advisor to the majority of the top Black fighters in boxing. Watson has to be in the ring with his fighters at the end of match, and since he always brings his twins sons into the ring with him, the twins end up on camera behind every interview at the end of just about every major boxing match.
Was the clay v liston fight shown live on british tv?
im sure it was as i remember getting up in middle of night it was shown at 3am ish on bbc
What do amateur boxers get paid?
Amateur boxing is not supposed to be a paid situation. Sometimes amateurs can be paid for expenses like meals and travel.
Where is boxing day not celebrated?
Some Americans do; ask anyone living in Canada. In other American nations like the US, it simply has not become a traditional practice. Such practices usually start by taking hold among the people and growing in popularity. If they don't take hold and grow, they simply fade away.
