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Boxing is a sport in which two opponents fight in a ring with gloved fists. They must stay within a set of preset rules.

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Who did Mike Tyson defeat in 1996?

Frank Bruno for the wbc heavyweight title, and Bruce Seldon for the wba version.

Where was the first boxing match?

According to respectable speculation, somewhere in ancient Mesopotamia around the 5,000's B.C. or probably a little before that. According to what is considered myth, believe it or not same location, but before Noah's flood; the first "mixed martial arts" match was in fact between Cain and Abel, according to Hebrew tradition. Believe it or not Abel won that fight, its part of what got Cain so incensed; the moment Abel turned around, Cain smashed his head with a rock, killing him with a "sucker" blow. Hebrew mythology wise its true; in ancient times there was a persistent tradition, that Abel in fact won a violent wrestling match against Cain, Abel was not the weakling he is portrayed to be in most Genesis movies.

Which world bantamweight boxing champion was Australian of the year in 1969?

jimmy carruthers his family were from workington cumberland england

Who did joe Louis lose to?

One of the most well-known fight in which Joe Louis lost was the first match against German Max Schleming.

Roberto duran how many titles won?

Roberto Duran won four titles in four different weight classes. He was the WBA Lightweight Champion from 1972 to 1978. He also won the WBC Lightweight Title in his last fight at Lightweight against Esteban Dejesus. He won the WBC Welterweight Title against Sugar Ray Leonard in 1980. He also won the WBA Jr. Middleweight Title against Davey Moore in 1983. Finally, in 1989, at the age of 37, he won the WBC Middleweight Title against Iran Barkley.

What happened to Muhammad Ali in 1964?

Muhammad Ali beat Sonny Liston in Miami in 1964. Ali was at that time known as Cassius Clay, soon to announce a conversion to the Islamic faith and with that came the name change.

Did Muhammad Ali write a book?

Probably not. Ali would have a decreasing number each year, from a peak only just if at all above Jesus' average rate, while Jesus would be getting just as much publication time as ever.

Is tatyana ali Cassius clay's daughter?

Muhhamad Ali had 3 daughters with 1 wife, and 2 with the other wife. The children he had with his first wife were named Maryum, Jamillah, and Rasheeda. The kids he had with his second wife were named Laila and Hanna.

How much total assets of manny pacquiao?

As of May 2009, he is worth one billion pesos, approximately $21 million.

Pacquiao earned $40 million in the year 2009 alone.

What boxing gym did ali train at?

I think it was the 5th street gym in Miami

Who has the best ko record in boxing?

The boxer with the record for the most knockouts ever is Archie Moore.

What happened to Muhammad Ali's gold medal?

It was thrown in a river by Ali to show his level of seriousness for equal rights. It was his first ever gold medal , that he received at the age of 18. It was then returned to him 36 years later at an Olympic Basketball Game during halftime. The NBA game was the US Dream team against Yukoslovia.

How long does a fencing match last?

A normal fencing bout to five touches has a 3 minute time limit. A fifteen touch bout has a time limit of 9 minutes. A regional fencing tournament can last 1-2 days, but the biggest one, the Summer Nationals, held every year in cities around America lasts 10 days.

Who won Paquiao vs Margarito?

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Can you list all of the ranked boxers from 1930 - 1940?

Here's most of the boxers that were rated in 1930, all you have to do after that is to click on next year and so on.

http://www.boxrec.com/media/index.php/The_Ring_Magazine%27s_Annual_Ratings:_1930

Examples of fixator muscle?

The functions of a fixator muscle is the stabalizing of the orgin of the prime mover so that the prime mover can act more efficiently. Fixators steady the proximal end of a limb while movements occurs at the distal end.

EX: The scapula is a freely movable bone that serves as the orgin for several muscles that move the arm. When the arm contracts the scapula must be held steady.

Why is boxing a dangerous sport?

Because you can get injured by your opponent, you can break your arm or get brain damage or something

Is Ali a girls name?

its an Arabic name, it means the greatest!

Is Rocky Marciano a world heavyweight boxing champion?

In the movies, yes. Sylvester Stallone played him in the Rocky movies. He wrote the first screenplay after watching the Muhammad Ali-Chuck Wepner fight in 1975. Wepner was not a heavyweight champ.

What weight and height was Tyson when he won the heavyweight championship of the world?

Tyson was 221 and a quarter pounds when he fought Trevor Berbick for the WBC title in November 1986.

He weighed 219 when he took the WBA belt from "Bonecrusher" Smith in march '87.

And he was 221 when he beat Tony Tucker for the IBF belt in august '87.

He was 218 when he beat Michael Spinks for the linear championship in June '88.

What sport is known as the sweet science?

well, you DID ask this in the BOXING section.