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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
How hard does Mike Tyson punch?
At his height..Mike Tyson's Punching volocity one of the greatest of any era.
What was the nationality of featherweight boxer called Kid Chocolate?
Kid Chocolate was one of many well known boxers who had matches at the Bronx Coliseum. The "Kid" was born in Cuba. He was one of the few "name" boxers that were Cuban in the New York City boxing world.
How is manny pacquiao a good person?
I can tell that Manny Pacquiao is a good person because he don't brag or say that "I WILL WIN!". Instead he prays for the fight and wishes to God to help and support him. Just because of that, he won from the fight between him and Antonio Margarito.
These are some words that can be describe for Manny:
Humble, prayful, hardworking, non-giving up, strong, tough, kind, and great.
Do lighter boxing gloves create more damage?
smaller boxing gloves create more damage than a heavier glove. the cut rate and swell rate is 85% higher
What does best pound for pound boxer mean in boxing?
it's kind of a stupid distinction because there is no way to prove any of this. Pound for pound lists are trying to rank boxers on the absolute value of their skill -- so if all the boxers were the same weight who would be the best.
Who won vs oscor de la hoya and manny paquia?
Manny "pac-man" Paquia won After De La Hoya did not come out for the start of round nine.
What rock song has two guys boxing in its music video a smaller guy versus a much bigger one?
Stick 'Em Up" - Quarashi.
Jack Dempsey died of natural causes in 1983 at the age of 87 in New York.
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'
How could there be a no decision in boxing?
its uncommon now a days, but it was possible... back in the day if both boxers at the end of the fight were standing it was a no decision or ND, they used this to 1) stop the outcome for people gambling on the fights and 2) allow the champion to retain his belt for not being knocked out. not common in these days tho.
Who made the longest comeback in boxing history?
According to Henry Hascup of Boxrec the largest boxing records keeping organization in the world, The list below is accurate for the longest comebacks ever in boxing. However on April 13, 2013 Sal "Rocky" Cenicola is scheduled to comeback and fight at the Peck Center in Fernandina Beach, Florida at the age of 53. His last fight was February 6, 1988. His Fight April 13th will be 25 years and 63 Days since his last fight and thus if he enters the ring he will beat the previous record by more than two years.
Current Longest Comebacks ever:
Herbert (Doc) Odom 22 yrs. 11 mos. Dentist comes back at age 46 after 1 bout in 1956 (I question if there the same fighter)
Freddy DeKerpel 21 yrs. 3 mos. Belgian heavy returns in draw against Jean-Pierre Coopman
Jean Paul Arsenault 21 yrs., 1 month & 21 days he stopped Arron Corrigan in the 1st round.
Mark Weinman 21 yrs. knocked out Dominican boxer Elvis Luciano Martinez,
Levi Forte 20 yrs., 10 mos. Former Floyd Patterson foe returns in 4-round loss
Jerry Evans 20 LH Contender - Uncertain of Date -- unconfirmed bout -- no source given
Jean-Pierre Coopman just under 18 yrs. Former Ali opponent returns against Freddy DeKerpel
Bobby Halpern 17 yrs. 11 mo. returned after prison stretch
Carlos Palomino 17 yrs. 6 mos. Former welter champ went 4-1
Fred Houpe Just over 17 yrs. Somehow gets licensed after being retired and was blind in one eye
Johnny Gant 16 yrs. 10 mos. Lost to Ray Leonard's brother Roger in 1980, then returned in 1997.
Kenny Lane 16 yrs., 9 mos. World lightweight contender returned at age 50
Tony Ayala 16 yrs., 9 mos. Tony went 5-1 before being arrested again
Ronny Wilson 16 yrs. 1 mo. Was stopped in the 1st round
Rickey Womack 15 yrs., 3 mos. Former amateur star who beat Holyfield twice in the Amateurs served 15 years for robbery
Ron Lyle 14 yrs., 5 mos. Scored 4 straight kayos at age 54
Jaime Rios
14 years, 3 months, 8 days
Kentucky Rosebud 14 yrs., 1 mo. Returns at age 63 to kayo 45-year-old Johnson
John Henry Johnson 13 yrs., 11 mos.
Julio Serrano 13 yrs 10/16/82-11/3/95
Abdul Muhaymin 13 yrs 1984-1997
What are the names of Muhammad Ali's children?
maryum, jamillah liban, muhammed ali jr (by belinda boyd) INCORRECT See "Children by WIFE" Khalilah below.
laila, hana ( by veronica porshe ali)
khalilah, miya ( extra marital relationship): INCORRECT Link to Khalilah Ali's site: http://www.myheritage.com/person-1000039_178938212_178938212/khalilah-ali-born-boyd#!events
Chilldren by WIFE Khalilah (Married 8/17/1967): 1968 Birth of daughter: Maryum Ali; 1970 Birth of daughter: Jamillah Ali; 1970 Birth of daughter: Rasheda Ali; 1972 Birth of son: Muhammad Ali Jr.
Asaad ( adopted with yolanda williams)
Can you get in trouble for video recording a body boxing match?
Use it for private viewing only. You can't sell for profit or post on the internet for mass viewing.
When does boxing season start?
Boxing is not a seasonal sport.
boxing shows can be held any day of the year.
What age did Roberto duran turn pro?
He was born on June 16, 1951 and turned Pro on February 23, 1968, so he was 16 years, 8 months and 7 days old.
How do you get the endurance of a boxer?
To get the endurance of a boxer is not going to be easy. You have to wake up at 5:30 in the mmorning and run at least three miles minimun non-stop. Then when you run the three miles peferrably in a park you stop where you are and do about 60 jumping jacks then after that you do 50 high knees high knees are when you jog in place or you can run but lift your knees as far as you can if you do this every morning and drink lots of water you will be the best in the ring in no time P.S. I said it was not going to be easy.
