Category: 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 to develop from prize fighting…

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 the sport of fighting with clenched fists.…

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 who don’t want it to…

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, however I think the risks…

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 not satisfied with…

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 been kind to its practitioners. With the popularity…

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 the most influential people of the 20th century. He was…

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 with celebrities like Khloe Kardashian and Adriana Lima being strong public advocates…

Boxercise is a class in which you perform exercises inspired from the training boxers do for keeping themselves fit. Classes take place in different formats but a usual one involves skipping, shadow-boxing, kicking punchbags, hitting pads, press-ups, sit-ups and shuttle-runs. Most classes include men and women of every age and fitness standard. Since no session…

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 and defensive strategies to win…