Boxing

Keep in mind that boxing is a tough sport and that you will suffer a lot of blows to the face. Judo is an excellent option if you're searching for a more conventional martial art with a rigid theory and hierarchy. The gentler method of warfare is also less taxing on the body and the soul.

Sonny Liston was named Boxing Heavyweight World Champion in 1962. He was born Charles L Liston in Arkansas. It is not certain the year of his birth, although it is generally believed to be between 1929 and 1932.

The largest outdoor boxing attendance record was set on Feb 20, 1993 in Mexico City. A reported 136 274 spectators filled Estadio Azteca to watch a then unbeaten Julio César Chávez against Greg Haugen in a WBC Light Welterweight title match.

The largest indoor attendance was in 1978 when Muhammad Ali fought Leon Spinks in at the Louisiana Superdome. That crowd was 63 315.

From the NY Times. September 10, 1993.

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His "given" name was

Cassius Marcells Clay

I may have misspelled his middle name though..

but yeah

Ali name was Cassius Clay

First, you have to have three or more people. (More is better.) Have a line that's a good distance from the hoop. Choose who goes first, second, third, fourth, etc, etc... The first person shoots from behind the line. Your first shot has to be from behind the line. Then you can shoot from where ever you want. If you get it in you pass your ball back to the third person if you are first. (You need 2 Basketballs.) If the person behind you gets it in before you, your out 'till the next round. You have to wait till the person in front of you makes their first shot before you do. When there is 2 people left, when you get it in, you run back to the line, then shoot. It sounds boring, but it is my favorite sport game! Have fun!

The cost of boxing gloves depends on the brand and quality. Low end brands range from around fifteen to twenty-five dollars. High quality gloves may cost over one hundred dollars. The average cost of gloves is around thirty-five to fifty-five dollars.

Naseem Hamad was a professional boxer who won many championship boxing matches. His last match was on 18 May 2002. He retired because he wanted to spend more time with his family and boxing prevented him from doing that.

No, he is alive and well and currently residing in London, England, but still makes his permanent home in Chicago, and, of course, has many Kentucky ties. He is married and ekes out a living the best way he can. He gets no help from his father.

Miguel Cotto got what he wanted, a super cool strong win vs Antonio Margarito. Margarito's right eye was targeted by Cotto as he hit it with such precision until it has no more sight. Cotto never stopped pounding his opponent as he magnificently stood on his feet with aggressiveness.

Here is my top 15 list:
1. Manny Pacquaio
2. Muhammad Ali
3. Jack Dempsey 4. Oscar De La Hoya 5. Rocky Marciano 6. James Toney 7. Jack Johnson
8. Gene Tunney
9. Lennox Lewis
10. Vitali Klitschko
11. Harry Greb 12. Primo Carnera 13. Roy Jones Jr. 14. Mike Tyson 15. Julio Cesar Chavez

1. Clench your arm muscles.

2. Always keep your fists tight.

3. Allow your whole body to participate in the punch. Don't just use your fist to punch, also use your hips and put your left leg forward.

4. Try lifting weights. You will also need a full body workout.

Jack Dempsey is a former professional heavyweight boxing champion during the early 1900's.

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There are only two fighters in a boxing match.

yes of course it can many fighters have died in the ring

The average four round fighter gets paid approximately $500. Six round fighters get approximately $750. Eight rounds fighters get $1,000-$1,500. As fighter's record improve and their noteriety increases they are able to negotiate pay. The world's elite boxers (ie. including the current 2009 crop of Floyd Mayweather, Oscar Dela Hoya, Ricky Hatton, Joe Calzaghe, Shane Mosely, Miguel Cotto and others) earn upwards of $1,000,000 to $20,000,000 per fight.

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Jack Johnson was the first black heavy weight boxing champion crowned in1912

MMA in the U.S. has sparked a huge fan base in the last few years, UFC pay-per-views have set record numbers in the United States. It is a very fast growing sport, it will continue to grow in popularity over time.

There is no official weight to become a boxer. There are many different weight classes in boxing for example featherweight, lightweight, middleweight, heavyweight and many more. This again allows for different championships to be competed for at all the different weight classes.

Ali and Foreman got $5 million each.

Don King had just began his professional career as promoter and he managed to generate the $10 million by asking Zaire's president Mobutu Sésé Seko for the money and Mobutu asked for the fight to be held in his country, since he was eager for the publicity such a high-profile event would bring.

Don King had also pulled together a consortium that included a Panamanian company called Risnelia Investment, the Hemdale Film Corporation, a British company founded by film producer John Daly and the actor David Hemmings, Video Techniques Incorporated of New York and Don King Productions.

No Joe Louis did not beat Rocky Marciano, as Marciano was the first boxer to retire undefeated in the heavy weight class.

He was sentenced to 5 years in jail, but appealed the conviction and never served a day in jail. He lose 3 plus years of being inactive during the prime of his boxing career.

He did go to jail for 10 days when he was caught "driving without a license."

The Tsunami first hit land at 09:53:36 on Boxing day 2004. (Australian Time) Posted by the GMTCRO of Geography.

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