Match-fixing or fight fixing is a phenomenon that has existed in boxing and combat sports in general since the beginning of time. It occurs when the results and the outcome of a fight have already been predetermined before the fight, by either the referee, the judges, or even the fighters themselves. Among all combat sports, … Read more
Boxing is a risky profession. Unlike many other athletics, its primary goal is to do physical injury to the adversary. Boxing may lead to death and has a high rate of persistent neurological damage. As a result, the World Medical Association urges that boxing be prohibited. Among the most serious drawbacks of boxing is the … Read more
The fingertips push up is one of the hardest variations of the push-up you can ever attempt, and one of the most difficult exercises there is. It requires one to lift his body from the ground in a traditional push-up manner, but with just his/her fingers. Due to its level of difficulty, it requires a … Read more
In one of our previous articles, we talked about weight and strength training for boxers and some of its advantages. We also talked about some of the exercises that could be used during strength training, and this was where using deadlifts came up. In essence, we thought; why don’t we delve into two of the … Read more
If you regularly watch boxing or MMA, you would definitely have noticed fighters touch gloves with their opponents at the start of a fight, and you may be wondering why. Touching gloves among fighters is a traditional sign of respect for their counterparts. This gesture promotes sportsmanship which is the foundation on which all martial … Read more
‘Alright gentlemen, we’ve already been through the rules. Let’s have a clean fight, obey my instructions and protect yourself at all times. Touch gloves if you want to, and go back to your corners.’ These are the instructions the referee gives to fighters in the middle of the ring before a boxing or MMA match … Read more