When it comes to sports, few boast as much history as boxing. There is evidence of fistic duels taking place during Egyptian times in 3000 BC. It was included during the first Olympic Games in ancient Greece. Then it received a sharp increase in popularity via bare-knuckle prize fights in London during the 18th century. With this type of background, there have been many … [Read more...]
Best black boxers of all time
In every sport, some stand out from the rest. This is determined by their ability to decipher a situation and come up with the right combination of skills. Speed, strength, agility and endurance are other factors that separate the best from the mediocre. This is no different in boxing. Some fighters stand out of the pack and their maneuvers are admired and documented for all … [Read more...]
The Greatest Boxers of all Time
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...]
5 Best Movies about Boxers of all the Time
Boxing is all about self-worth and realizing one’s potential against all the odds. There is more to boxing than just fighting someone else in the ring. It is a journey of self-exploration, pain, happiness, disappointments, and triumphs. Filmmakers tried to capture the real essence of boxing and the incredible struggles of boxers who rose on top of their agony and sufferings. … [Read more...]
Muhammad Ali
When I went to my staff Friday night in search of someone to write the Muhammad Ali obit, staff writer Amy Green answered, "I'm under qualified....just couldn't do it justice." Amy writes very well and can hold her own with anyone in terms of boxing knowledge, but she was right. She was right about all of us. How could any of us do the life of Muhammad Ali justice? Who out … [Read more...]