Boxing fights, unlike other sports games, start only a few weeks after the New Year. As such, all boxing fans right now are eagerly waiting for the start of the regular WBA fights come the end of January. While everyone is looking ahead to what looks like a huge 2019 in the boxing industry, we have decided to take a few moments to give some spotlight to the greatest boxers that … [Read more...]
Boxing vs. MMA: Which sport is safer?
Whether you’re a boxing or MMA fan, you will undoubtedly know that both sports come with a bit of risk. It’s not uncommon for the champion to appear on the front pages of the latest boxing news covered in blood – but smiling with it. You can say the same about MMA news too, with mixed martial arts fighters covered in blood – more so than boxers – but seemingly unphased. As … [Read more...]
Tips for betting in upcoming boxing matches
In this modern boxing era, with more careful matchmaking and promoters/networks looking to protect their multi-million dollar investments, it’s getting increasingly difficult to bet on the prizefight game. Those fans who bet on boxing, like online sports betting NY, are finding it harder and harder to score big on their wagers. But some boxing truths are universal and … [Read more...]
Basic Exercises to Increase Hand Speed in Boxing
You must have seen how fast Muhammad Ali threw or Manny Pacquiao throws a punch. You need power and strength in boxing but the role of speed in this sport is in whole another level. You might think that the lighting speedy punches of the boxers are god gifted. But let me assure you that god did not give away the gift of speedy punches to Muhammad Ali, Thomas Hearns, Ray … [Read more...]
Danny Williams: The Ultimate Underdog
In July this year, without any fanfare, and largely unnoticed by the world of boxing, Danny Williams retired at the age of 45. The giant British heavyweight had been defeated in the ring by Lee McAllister, a former lightweight, in a fight deemed so lowly that it wasn’t even recognized by BoxRec. The man who once shocked the world and knocked out Mike Tyson was shuffling out of … [Read more...]