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by: Scott Milsom (March 02, 2010)  The problem with being heavyweight champion of the world is that everyone wants to fight you. While David Haye enjoys the helicopters, talk-shows and adulation of being the champ, a growing band of foes are lining up the Bermondsey fighter in their sights.Haye makes his first title defence against .. (Boxing)

by: Dave Toub (December 16, 2009)  Why choose Everlast punching bags? What’s all the hype about? Why is Everlast known as the preeminent brand in boxing since 1910? Why do professionals swear by it and why is it among the most popular boxing and MMA brand out there? What separates Everlast punching bags from other brand heavy .. (Boxing)

by: Dave Toub (December 08, 2009)  While hanging a punching bag may seem like common sense to some, there are some important aspects that shouldn’t be overlooked to achieve optimal workout settings and maintain safety. There’s nothing worse than then having your wall or ceiling come crashing down a day or two after .. (Boxing)

by: Dave Toub (December 01, 2009)  Punching Bag Workouts– The Best Cardio/Strength Building Workout Around Before jumping right in, let me clarify the title: Working the punching bag can provide the best tradeoff between cardio and strength training – This was not meant to imply that working the bag would make you .. (Boxing)

by: Dave Toub (November 15, 2009)  The punching bag is the best tools out there for helping to improve MMA and boxing skills. One thing that is often overlooked is safety. The objective of this article is to point out common punching bag injuries and some ways to avoid running into problems. Some of the tips mentioned in this .. (Boxing)

by: Dave Toub (November 08, 2009)  Although there are various punching bag brands out there, my favorite bags are Everlast brand. This article is not meant to knock other manufacturers/ brands – It is meant to review some of the benefits of the Teddy Atlas Angle Bag and what is has to offer. What makes these bags unique and .. (Boxing)

by: Dave Toub (November 01, 2009)  The punching bag is one of the best strength buildings tools out there. This workout is not just for hardcore boxers but for anyone who wants a good anaerobic workout. Many have turned to boxing and working the bag over weight training because it’s not as monotonous and because if done .. (Boxing)

by: Dave Toub (October 22, 2009)  The most important thing to consider when buying boxing shoes is comfort. Think of the footwork and jumping around that they will need to put up with. If past shoes have hurt your feet, figure out why- Were they lacking padding or were they too rigid? Everyone’s a little bit different in what . (Boxing)

by: Dave Toub (October 21, 2009)  Standing Punching Bags: If you plan on kickboxing, definitely purchase a standing punching bag since standing bags start much lower to the ground and are often height adjustable. The base is normally filled with water or sand. Sand will give you a more sturdy base and will rock less when hit. Some . (Boxing)

by: Dave Toub (October 14, 2009)  As long as you’re determined, whether or not you are a boxer, you can reap the benefits by working out with a punching bag. From a cost perspective, it is much cheaper to buy a punching bag than it is to attempt to setup a home gym. One could argue, a jump rope is even cheaper, but I doubt .. (Boxing)

by: Dave Toub (September 21, 2009)  A great boxer understands the importance of strong punches and combinations to keep his opponent on his toes and to continually establish scenarios where he can land a strong punch. A punching bag is a great place to exercise combinations and build endurance. Below are a few of the most effective .. (Boxing)

by: Dave Toub (September 21, 2009)  Using the heavy bag can be a great way to improve your game. It is there to help better your endurance, strength, and to work on proper punching techniques and combinations. Despite the name, the punching bag shouldn’t just be a bag that you punch. It should be treated as a true opponent so .. (Boxing)

by: Dave Toub (September 21, 2009)  The most important thing in boxing is to keep things fresh. If you notice that you are hitting the punching bag with the exact same combos every time, chances are your opponent will notice as well. If you act like a computer and exercise the same motions over and over again, your opponent will be .. (Boxing)

by: Lawrence Ragos (December 14, 2008)  Last December 6, 2008 was one of the happiest nights of my life. It was the day when somebody proved that this saying is true: “It is not the size of the dog in a fight, but rather the size of the fight in the dog".Number 1 pound for pound champion Manny “Pacman" Pacquiao proved to the .. (Boxing)

by: Luke W Calvert (December 09, 2008)  Is Audley ‘A Force’ Harrison the biggest waste of talent in the history of boxing? If he's not the biggest waste then he is certainly one of them.Here we have a superb heavyweight specimen - weighing over 17 stone and standing 6 feet 4 inches tall, Audley has a frame that is able to .. (Boxing)

by: Angel G. Gonzalez (November 11, 2008)  There is a question that many of us wants to be answered. Should Joe Calzaghe keep fighting instead of retiring? I want yes as an answer. But to think about it in Calzaghe's terms, no. There are times that I agree with him. He has beaten almost everyone, and I think that he deserves to retire. .. (Boxing)

by: David Elefant (November 08, 2008)  Manny Pacquiao and Oscar De la Hoya are going to meet on December 6, 2008 in the biggest boxing match of the year. In my analysis, here are the factors that spells the advantages and and weakness of both fighters.Speed favors Pacquiao. Even De la Hoya admits as much. The additional weight may make . (Boxing)

by: Carlos Caicedo (November 08, 2008)  The fight between Joe Calzaghe versus Roy Jones Jr. started out with a bang and ended up as a lopsided affair.The pride of Wales was dropped by a short right hand in the very first round, providing some hope to fight fans who expected a good outing from the 39 year old Jones Jr. Unfortunately that .. (Boxing)

by: Lawrence Ragos (November 03, 2008)  Barack Obama and John McCain are the two most talked about figures in the United States today. These gentlemen are running for the most coveted position of their lives, the presidency. Both have mapped out plans to win the hearts of voters. They are going through a rough process, a character- .. (Boxing)

by: Robert Epstein (November 02, 2008)  Upset of the Month - Hopkins over PavlikWhen you reflect back on the month of October, definitely your first thought would be how the ageless wonder Bernard Hopkins upset the younger Kelly Pavlik. Actually Hopkins went beyond expectations he dominated Pavlik round after round Hopkins schooled .. (Boxing)

by: Timothy Hampshire (October 28, 2008)  Boxing was among the most popular sports practiced in ancient Greece and was one of the former disciplines inside the Olympic Games. Romans adopted this sport as they did with almost all the Greek culture, but in Rome, the contenders wore metal protectors for fighting in order to protect their .. (Boxing)

by: Ruth Cracknell (October 23, 2008)  Before giving you free boxing tips, one observation should be clear: a boxer with a bad hand is just as ineffective as a left halfback with a bad ankle.Proper-Hand-BandagingOn to the free boxing tips; let me stress here that a boy without bandages on his hands should never box or hit a bag.As free .. (Boxing)

by: Angel G. Gonzalez (October 22, 2008)  Last weekend, October 18, Bernard Hopkins (49-5-1 32 Ko's) got an outstanding unanimous victory over the former undefeated middleweight champion Kelly, The Ghost, Pavlik (34-1-0 30 Ko's), many who assumed that Pavlik was going to knock Bernard Hopkins out for the first time in his career. But .. (Boxing)

by: Angel G. Gonzalez (October 21, 2008)  October 18 was a night to remember. This was the night that 43 year old dangerous veteran Hopkins has silenced all critics. That night was just really a youth versus veteran here.Pavlik came into the fight at 26 years old with an undefeated record of (34-0-0 30ko's), while Hopkins came into the .. (Boxing)

by: Carlos Caicedo (October 19, 2008)  WOW is all I can say. Bernard Hopkins beats Kelly Pavlik in a 12 round decision yesterday October 18, 2008 in Atlantic City NJ. Bernard surprised many people including myself. After the past few performances from The Executioner it would have hard to picture such a complete dominating .. (Boxing)

by: Lawrence Ragos (October 07, 2008)  John Dryden said it best: “Insanity is doing the same things over and over again and expecting different results". I guess insanity is too much of a word for the theme of the article but there is no better quote to compare comfort zones. Allow me to discuss comfort zones and why they are so .. (Boxing)

by: Lawrence Ragos (October 07, 2008)  A lot of people come up to me to tell me that boxing training is not for them simply because it's too hard. Guess what, that “too hard" will take you to your desired goals, guaranteed.If you want to achieve your goals you need to work extra hard. You have to do things that “nobody" is .. (Boxing)

by: Randy Rios (October 05, 2008)  Boxing can help you to be at your peak fitness levels. You may improve your health and have a physically fit body by getting into boxing fitness programs. Why not create a stronger body and gain confidence?You can build stronger and more defined muscular bodies. These programs and classes also help . (Boxing)

by: Robert Epstein (July 30, 2008)  The Antonio Margarito - Miguel Cotto fight held on July 26th at the MGM Arena in Las Vegas will go down as the best boxing match in recent history compared to the Vasquez - Marquez wars. I know I can't wait to watch the replay and the replay and the replay of this one. People will describe this .. (Boxing)

by: Candis Reade (July 24, 2008)  Boxing is a popular sport that many people love to watch. Most boxing enthusiasts are satisfied with just watching boxing, but some want to take it to the next level by learning how to box. Boxing is not a mindless sport wherein you just punch your opponent; much more is required from boxers. .. (Boxing)

by: Ian Pennington (July 23, 2008)  Boxing rankings are important for a number of reasons. First of all, individuals are able to find out what place their favorite boxer holds in comparison to other boxers. This is good to know for the average boxing enthusiast. Then there are those who make themselves a little cash off of boxing .. (Boxing)

by: April Kerr (July 23, 2008)  Have you always thought that the professional boxers are the only one who go for boxing training programs? This is a completely wrong idea as there are many people who prefer boxing just to keep their body fit and active. An active body is the key to success from all aspects. In fact boxing is the .. (Boxing)

by: Leo Macabeo (July 19, 2008)  This can be done by way of a service that is becoming trendier these days, with plenty of people already using it. Well, there are also other services that offer you to watch the fight match online, but the majority of them just doesn't work, or are too puzzling to apply. A number of these services . (Boxing)

by: Diane Bennett (July 18, 2008)  Diaz who is 24 years old recently lost his WBA, WBO and IBF title belts to Nate Campbell on March 8, 2008. The defeat was his first of his career in the bout Diaz suffered a severe cut over his left eye which was caused by a head butt, the cut effected Diaz's vision throughout the bout. Diaz .. (Boxing)

by: Robert Epstein (July 18, 2008)  A superstar in the making Danny Jacobs in just 11 rounds has won 7 fights all by knockout. Even the legendary Iron Mike Tyson who like Jacobs grew up in Brownsville, Brooklyn needed 13 rounds to accumulate 7 victories. Tyson went on to win his first 19 bouts by knock out. What is even more amazing .. (Boxing)

by: Shiji Shijina (July 17, 2008)  Boxing is a sport where there is an immense requirement of heavy training in order to perform effectively. In a profession like boxing there is immense requirement that the boxers take extra care while they are in the ring. Boxing is considered to be an exercise that acts as a stress buster; it .. (Boxing)

by: Ja Dawson (July 15, 2008)  Earlier in the year when this fight was originally signed, my assumption was that it would easily challenge the rematches between Israel Vazquez-Rafael Marquez and Manny Pacquiao-Juan Manuel Marquez for fight of the year honors. However, as the battle for welterweight supremacy quickly approaches, .. (Boxing)

by: Lawrence Ragos (July 09, 2008)  Allow me to say it straight, if you're not training in boxing at the moment, you are not a notch higher than the rest! Notice my bias, all these are based on my experience and the testimonies of my peers. ESPN has said it, The US Olympic committee has researched for it, the experts have spoken and .. (Boxing)

by: April Kerr (July 08, 2008)  If you are new to boxing, then you might not be fully aware what the essential boxing gear is to buy. There are reasons why certain items are essential and it's not simply about looking good. You need to be very safety aware when boxing and therefore buy equipment that will keep you safe. Boxing .. (Boxing)

by: Ashley Connell (July 04, 2008)  Every boxer knows this fact: height can make a difference when it comes to the fight or sparring. A height advantage can make a number of positive differences which are explained in this article.So, the important question is... how can a boxer gain a height advantage over his opponent even though .. (Boxing)

by: Brock Landers (July 04, 2008)  A lot of injuries occur from punching a bag, a pair of pads or whatever it is you feel like venting your anger upon. This is usually caused by not using proper punching techniques. There is a lot of misconceptions about how to throw the proper punch.Myth #1It's enough that I just make a ball (or a .. (Boxing)

by: Lawrence Ragos (June 18, 2008)  Do you ever wonder how it feels to be knocked down/ stunned or knocked out? I can tell you from first hand experience that you see “butterflies" and your head just “spins". When they catch you on the chin, there is always the chance that you'll get hurt. No matter how good your .. (Boxing)

by: Lawrence Ragos (June 16, 2008)  Summer usually means going to the beach or simply hanging out somewhere where there's a pool. I believe that this season needs preparation, lots of it actually.I would like to introduce you to my friend Angela who is a model and an actress. She is also one of my good and supportive clients and I'm .. (Boxing)

by: Lawrence Ragos (June 16, 2008)  Warning: the descriptions could be graphic, but do I have a choice?Some of the people I have met in the past have asked me if boxing is considered self- defense. I usually answer them with an “it depends". Both men and women have this little fear inside of them that they will be attacked in .. (Boxing)

by: Steven Francesco Simpson (February 27, 2008)  Anthony Mundine has so much potential and skill it is sad to watch his career go bad at the hands of his manager Khoder Nasser. Khoder Nasser is probably the worst manager in boxing at the moment and is a contender for the worst in the entire history of the sport. Mundine is now in a position to .. (Boxing)

by: Steven Francesco Simpson (February 26, 2008)  Solomon Haumono is a talented and extremely powerful Australian heavyweight boxer. He is currently in his early thirties and he could be a big hit on the world boxing scene. Currently he fights on the under card of Anthony Mundine fight nights, which really is bad for him. As Mundine fight nights .. (Boxing)

by: Steven Francesco Simpson (February 26, 2008)  Winky Wright this week called out the two belt world champion of the middle weight division in Kelly Pavlik. Pavlik yesterday said he would love to make this his next fight and already it is being planned. Kelly is a big puncher, where as Winky is technically very good and accurate and there .. (Boxing)

by: Steven Francesco Simpson (February 25, 2008)  Miguel Cotto has called out Floyd Mayweather at numerous media conferences. Floyd seems to be more excited about a major money fight with Oscar De La Hoya rather than fighting the vicious puncher from Puerto Rico. If this fight does happen it will likely be in the next twelve months and Cotto will .. (Boxing)

by: Steven Francesco Simpson (February 25, 2008)  Lucian Bute is a big strong super middle weight who fights in Canada and he is originally from Romania. He is the current international boxing federation in the division. One of the most recognized belts. He is very tall and strong and he has good speed as well making him a very good fighter in a .. (Boxing)

by: Steven Francesco Simpson (February 24, 2008)  Mikkel Kessler is one of the best fighters in the boxing world at the moment. Currently in the super middle weight division every one is avoiding him because he is a major threat and brings no belts to the table since his loss to Calzaghe. But it has been pointed out before that Kessler is .. (Boxing)