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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
Why is joe frazier called smoking joe?
It's meant metaphorically. He punched all fight long and never stopped like a railway locomotive. And railway locomotives smoke.
How much did Miguel Cotto get paid?
that my dog Miguel Cotto hopefully he comes back the old way, but as for the question he got paid 6 million and hes gonna get some of the ppv money.
No Ali lost his last fight which took place at Queen Elizabeth Sports Centre, Nassau, Bahamas. At 236 1/4 lbs., Ali fought at the heaviest of his professional career. He did well for the first three rounds, and Berbick appeared to be tiring. Ali saved his strength by leaning on the ropes and conserving his energy during the middle rounds, and tried to come on in the last few rounds. Berbick's frequent combinations had Ali on the defensive more often than not, and won Berbick the fight.
Trevor Berbick vs. Muhammad Ali
Referee: Zach Clayton
Judge: Alonzo Butler 97-94
Judge: Jay Edson 99-94
Judge: Clyde Gray 99-94
How did Mike Tyson's 4-year-old daughter die?
"Exodus Tyson died at a hospital Tuesday, a day after her neck apparently got caught in a cord dangling from a treadmill at her Phoenix home", police said.
Protein before or after workouts?
Yes you will still gain muscle. If you eat during the day your body takes in protein. This alone will help muscle recover and build mass. While taking in protein immediatly after lifting will help promote muscle growth, protein taken in while eating throughout the day will also help
Interesting facts about Muhammad Ali?
Muhammed Ali was a blackboxer, he won the light heavyweight olympic gold medal, but as he was chased by some whites he threw it in the river. He was known for his fast footwork, and his famous boastful language, he was called the Lousville Lip. He won the world heavy weight title thrice.
Liston was 'round 6feet an 1/4" tall... not the 6" 1 as always listed..
Who was the creator of boxing?
The oldest records of boxing come from Sumerian pictures that date to 3,000 B.C. and continued in ancient cultures for over 1,000 years. After disappearing for a time, modern boxing reappeared in England in the 1700s.
Who has more money 50cent or mayweather?
The rapper 50 Cent has more money.
Mayweather has a reported net worth of $115 Million.
(See related link below.)
50 Cent has a reported net worth of $260 Million.
Who did George Foreman beat in 1994 to retain his world title?
In April 1995, Foreman defended his IBF title for the first time (since beating Moorer for the crown) against Axel Schultz, who be beat by controversial decision.
He subsequently defended the Linear championship and lightly regarded WBU strap against Crawford Grimsley and undefeated Lou Savarese, before losing the Linear title in a disputed loss against Shannon Briggs, then he retired for good in November 1997.
Who is the smallest heavyweight champ?
Max Mini is the smallest wrestler ever stantin at a little over 2 feet tall
Why is professional boxing illegal in Cuba?
Professional boxing is illegal in Cuba. Professional boxing is illegal in Cuba.
What professional boxer has the most knockout win?
Lamar Clark 44 1958-1960 BoxRec has 43
*Billy Fox 43 1943-1947 BoxRec has 36
*Don Steele 42 1994-1997 BoxRec has 41 if you don't count the NC bout in his 3rd bout
*George Gunther 41 1899-1905 BoxRec doesn't agree
*Rodolfo Gonzalez 35 1959-1961
Wilfredo Gomez 32 1974-1981
Jimmy Adamick 32 1936-1937
*Jose Manuel Urtain 30 1968-1970
*Acelino Freitas 29 1995-2001
*Alfonso Zamora 29 1973-1977
Jesus Pimentel 28 1961-1964
Carlos Zarate 28 1974-1978
*Dr. Vitali Klitschko 27 1996-2000
Henry Armstrong 27 1937-1938
Dario Azuaga 27 1994-1997
Earnie Shavers 27 1970-1972
Miguel Julio 27 1990-1995
* Denotes from the start of career
Heavy weight boxing champ from 1937 to 1949?
A total of three American men held the title of Heavyweight Boxing Champion in the year 1994. They were Evander Holyfield, Michael Moorer, and Oliver McCall. Additionally, Herbie Hide was a British Heavyweight Boxing Champion in that year.
What muscles are used in boxing?
BOXERS ARE THE FINEST PHYSICALLY FIT ATHLETES THERE ARE IF THEY TRAIN PROPERLY. ALMOST EVERY MUSCLE IN THE BODY IS USED. TOO MUCH MUSCLE BULK CAN HAVE IT;S DISADVANTAGES . IT CAN SHORTEN THE REACH,IT CAN SLOW A FIGHTER DOWN, STAMINA CAN BE EFFECTED. THE WORST THING BULK CAN DO IS PUT THE FIGHTER IN A HIGHER WEIGHT CATAGORY,SO HE WOULD HAVE TO FIGHT LARGER STRONGER OPPONENTS. PUNCHING POWER IS EFECTED MORE BY LEVERAGE THAN MUSCLE. ROD.
What titles did Muhammad ali win as amateur?
Muhammad Ali was one of the most famous boxers in world history. He won several awards, such as the Sportsman of the year, the BBC Overseas Sports Personality of the Year, the Arthur Ashe Courage Award, the NAACP Image Award, the BET Humanitarian Award, the Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year.
Who would win if a fight Tyson or Ali?
other people might not agree but i would have to go with ali, i just think that ali would be to quick for Tyson and that in the dying rounds Tyson would be getting tired and ali would wallop him
ali would own Tyson if he can do it once he can do anyday Tyson would never win in a fight with ali
How many belts has Manny Pacquiao won?
wbo jr lightweight title wbo and ibf lightweight titles wbc super lightweight (jr welterweight) title wbc, wba and ibf welterweight titles wbc jr middleweight title wbo middleweight title after a comeback, he won back the wbc jr middleweight title just before his fight with mayweather jr.
Why did Cassius clay become a boxer?
being the first man to win the world heavyweight championship three times.
his stance on the Vietnam war
his fights with sonny liston, george foreman, joe frazier and leon spinks
his Islamic faith
his four wives (not at the same time)
his mouth
Who was heavyweight world boxing champion 1936?
That would be Muhammed Ali. See the Related Links for "List of heavyweight boxing champions" to the bottom for the answer. .......
Muhammad Ali defeats Karl Mildenberger in Frankfurt, Germany on September 10. This bout marks the first color broadcast of a sporting event ever transmitted via satellite. It also marks the first challenger for a world heavyweight championship by a German since Max Schmeling. Though Mildenberger loses in the twelfth round, Ali's popularity in Germany widens.
How much does Muhammad Ali weigh?
for his pro debut in 1960, he weighed 192 pounds.
against liston in '64 he weighed 210
against frazier in '71 he was 210
against foreman in '74, he was 216
against ernie shavers he was 225
against Larry Holmes, he drained himself making 217, and in his last fight against berbick, he was 236.
