The Biggest Boxing Matches in My Lifetime

The genesis of my boxing love affair began on September 16, 1981 at the tender age of eight. On this memorable night, Sugar Ray Leonard stopped Thomas "The Hit Man" Hearns via TKO after fourteen exhilarating rounds of back-and-forth action. This was the first fight that I ever heard being discussed by my father and his friends; advertised on television, and promoted on billboards and posters on the street. In an era when most big fights could be seen on network or cable television, this fight was only available via closed-circuit broadcast (viewable on a large screen, at a large facility and for a large fee). All of these factors made the big fight an event, one that grabbed my attention and didn't let go.

Muay Thai Boxing - History And Overview

Muay Thai is an international professional sport and a fighting art. Known as the "King of the Ring" in kickboxing circles, Muay Thai is an art of fighting that originates from Thailand and is their national sport. Whilst still very much a sport based in Thailand, Muay Thai Boxing is now gaining acceptance in America and the rest of the western world, with local and international tournaments hosted a lot more frequently. The Thai fighters are very tough opponents to beat due to their technique and conditioning, however the rest of the world is catching up, claiming victories against some of Thai's best. Modern Muay Thai fights are fought in a ring, very similar to the western boxing matches.

Boxing Techniques

To fight successfully a boxer must employ the right boxing techniques for himself. You must follow your plan. For a start you should study your opponent and look for his weak points. And attack them relentlessly so you can get the better of him. Of course you need to develop a full armoury of punches for yourself before you first get in the ring. The more punches you can throw effectively the harder it is for any opponent to defeat you. This means time spent practicing. Learning and mastering the technical aspects behind an array of blows and punches. So once you figure your opponent out keep hitting him with punches that give him the most discomfort. Obviously you must think on your feet.

Excuse Me, It s a Post-Fight Interview

There must be something in the air, because fighters, active and retired, have been sharing bizarre conspiracy theories in recent weeks. In his recently published memoirs, "God in My Corner, " heavyweight legend George Foreman says he was drugged just before his 1974 title fight loss to Muhammad Ali in the Congo (formerly Zaire). A couple of weeks later, Antonio Tarver implied that he was drugged or poisoned leading up to his lopsided points loss to Bernard Hopkins last June for the light heavyweight title of world. I am not sure if these recent comments are the result of too many blows to the head or simply delusional ramblings by prideful fighters. One thing is clear: boxers rarely admit that their opponent is simply better.

Boxing Gloves: Everything You Need To Know!

The most important piece of equipment for a boxer is their boxing gloves. When boxing first started many hundreds of years ago, boxers did not use boxing gloves at all. These boxers were known as gladiators, because they fought with their bare hands, and sometimes these fights ended in death. However as we became more civilized, we realized that this was too brutal of a way for boxers to fight. At this time boxing gloves were first introduced to help protect a fighter"s hands while boxing. These original boxing gloves were called "mufflers", because they "muffled" the blow on the fighter"s face and hands. However these gloves were not used during matches at first, but only during training.

Boxing Memories Of Past Years

Boxing has been around for a very long time. During the great history of boxing were some amazing matches. These matches showed the true heart and determination of the human soul. They also show the power and skill that some boxers possess. It seems that these traits can not be found in boxers these days. I have watched quite a few boxing matches lately, and I have yet to see a match that is even close to measuring up to some of these old boxing matches. I am only going to look at one of my favorite boxing memories that I had when I was a kid, but I could discuss many more. The boxing match that I can remember very vividly in my mind was the Sugar Ray Leonard vs.

Essential Boxing Equipment for Every Boxer

When you are training to become a boxer there are a few very important pieces of boxing equipment that every boxer needs. Whether you have a huge training facility and many different trainers, or you are working in a sweat shop by yourself, you still need these basic pieces of equipment to hone your skills. These different pieces of boxing equipment are a heavy bag, a speed bag, boxing gloves, a medicine ball, and a jump rope. If you have ever seen a training facility for boxers, you will see all of these pieces of equipment there. A heavy bag is very important, because it is almost the same size as a real person, so you get a good idea of where you need to land your punches.

Women s Boxing has Made Huge Strides

Boxing is one of the oldest sports that are played throughout the world. It is at the very roots of the American civilization. Men used to fight each other with bare knuckles in bars since the first immigrants came over from Europe. Later these boxing matches were cleaned up a little bit and boxing gloves were introduced. For many years, boxing matches were only performed by men. However about ten years ago women"s boxing started to appear in the mainstream. One of the most famous women"s boxers that blazed a trail for the women of today was Christy Martin. Christy Martin helped to bring media attention to a sport that was not getting very much coverage until she broke into the ring.

Boxing Betting Basics

Since the 18th century, boxing has been synonymous with betting, as the British defined the sport by making wagers available on either fighter and awarded prizes to the victors. Professional boxing as we know it today has grown tremendously and gone through good, bad and ugly stages, from its peak in the 1960s and 70s with the popularity of fighters like Muhammad Ali and Sugar Ray Leonard to the more recent downfall and corruption associated with the careers of Mike Tyson and Don King, respectively. Despite its ups and downs, pro boxing still thrives in Las Vegas, the gambling capital of the world, where boxing odds are available in almost every sportsbook.

Finally the Date has been Set

One of the wealthier fights in boxing history will take place now that Oscar De La Hoya and Floyd Mayweather have agreed to the terms of their next encounter. The multi-weight champions will collide in light-middleweight fight next May in either Las Vegas or Los Angeles. I would say the match will be a boxing show because the clash between two represents a fight between two modern boxing idols but this does not guarantee the quality of the match and it certainly does not mean it will be an evenly matched battle but history will almost definitely be made and records broken. As always with his pride on the highest peak De La Hoya said on a statement: "Done deal!