Boxing is one of the oldest and most popular sports where fighters compete inside a raised platform called a “Ring” shaped in a square. This makes many people wonder, why people call the boxing combat area a ring if it is shaped like a square. Back in the early days of boxing, athletes fought inside …
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Boxing is one of the oldest and most popular combat sports that offers many opportunities. With becoming a professional boxer and succeeding comes a lot of money, global fame, and many other benefits. But what steps do you need to take to reach this level? How do you become a pro boxer? First, you need …
Evidence of unarmed combat sports dating back to Sumerian and Egyptian times, while boxing and MMA-precursor pankration were seen in the Olympiad events. Fighters tended to fight bare handed, or with leather straps to protect their knuckles However, the early version of the modern boxing gloves wasn’t introduced until the mid-18th century and was more …
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Boxing and Muay Thai are two styles of stand-up striking that both rely heavily on punching. However, Muay Thai also uses elbow and knee strikes, kicks, and clinching. Muay Thai evolved from Muay Boran to become a more competitive form. It’s common for Muay Thai gyms to incorporate Western boxing’s punching technique as it is …
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After seeing the frustrating outcome of a close match, are you a boxing fan who throws up his hand and wonders how come the judge got the job? And you think you can judge a lot better than that. If you’re wondering how you can become a boxing judge. Worry not because we have got …
New fans of boxing frequently ask numerous questions about the format of boxing. One of the most asked questions is, how long is a boxing match? It’s a simple question that has a complex answer. Let’s dive in and go over just how long a boxing match is.
