Category: Boxing
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The Features Of Preparation Of Boxers
The Features Of Preparation Of Boxers Outline Boxing is an individual sport in which two people are placed in a square ring who fight with fists wearing padded gloves. It is one of Australia’s oldest individual sports. The first Australian boxing contest recorded in history took place in Sydney on 8 January 1814 involving John…
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Emergence And Development Of Boxing
Emergence And Development Of Boxing Tracing the emergence of boxing is a difficult task (Murphy and Sheard, 2006, and Sugden, 1996). Most historical accounts required in order to do this are not available. However, even with these difficulties, this essay will attempt to assess how prize fighting emerged and what occurred in society for boxing…
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What Are The Boxing Regulations?
What Are The Boxing Regulations? Should boxing be a professional sport, well there are some different opinions worldwide. Some say that boxing is a great sport and that it should never go away. While others think that it should be gone. Lots of boxing fans say that the sport is great and entertaining. The people…
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The Aspects Of Physical Contact In Boxing
The Aspects Of Physical Contact In Boxing Boxing comprises of one opponent engaging in punching the other opponent with fists. It can be said that although Boxing is a sport, it is a violent one to say the least. Boxing was previously known as Pugilism . It derives from Latin and can be translated to…
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Boxing As The Cruel Sports
Boxing As The Cruel Sports Boxing, the seemingly bloody sport which is loved by many and hated by few. To the untrained eye it is a sport that promotes brutality and violence, however if you are really invested in it you may see that it actually promotes things like discipline. Of course it is risky,…
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Travelling And Boxing
Travelling And Boxing Boxing is a sport that demands a lot of travelling especially if you are a highly ranked player who is internationally recognized. You have to be present in different nations during a calendar year. However, the same applies if you are not a boxer but a big fan of boxing who is…
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Why Muhammad Ali Is Considered To Be The Greatest Boxer
Why Muhammad Ali Is Considered To Be The Greatest Boxer I am writing today about the The Greatest ever lived. His name was Cassius Marcellus Clay. If that does not sound familiar to you, you might know him by the name Muhammad Ali. He is the best boxer that ever lived and arguably one of…
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The Reasons Why MMA Is Safer Than Boxing
The Reasons Why MMA Is Safer Than Boxing The sweet science of boxing has been prime, household entertainment for over a century. To this day, it leaves us on the edge of our seat, craving more. However, past all the fun and fanfare, there are major safety concerns, as time and brute force have not…
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Improved Fitness Is Just The Beginning When You Take On Female Boxing
Improved Fitness Is Just The Beginning When You Take On Female Boxing If you are looking to get back into shape or simply looking to improve your fitness levels, female boxing may be a surprisingly good alternative for you. While once considered to be too aggressive for most women, female boxing has surged in popularity…
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Boxing: The Pros And Cons
Boxing: The Pros And Cons Boxing is a fighting sport which has been popular since its inception. According to Arnold and Holland, the earliest form of boxing can be traced to the ancient Olympics while the modern form of boxing started in England in the year 1681 (Perkins et al. 9). This sport requires offensive…