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Karate vs Boxing

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Boxing and karate both have the goal of damaging the opponent aggressively. Unlike boxing, the Karate fighter keeps his center of gravity low to the ground and depends upon his legs, buttocks, and upright torso to power his strikes. Therefore, the Karate enthusiast does not lean in while punching. Also unlike boxers, Karate enthusiasts... more »
Marvin Hagler
Marvelous Marvin Hagler (born Marvin Nathaniel Hagler, in Newark, New Jersey, May 23, 1954), is a former professional boxer who was undisputed world middleweight champion between 1980 and 1987. Hagler was one of the best middleweight fighters of recent years and an All-Time great; He was a hard hitting left-hander who was capable of... more »
Mike Tyson
Mike Tyson is one of the most notorious boxers in prizefighting history thanks to his actions both inside the ring and out. His speed, power and angry aggression earned him the World Boxing Council heavyweight title in 1986, making him the youngest champion ever. The next year he won the World Boxing Association title... more »
Mohammed Ali
Muhammad Ali (Cassius Marcellus Clay) was born 17 January 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky to parents of modest circumstances. He started boxing in junior high, when he learned boxing from a policeman at a local gym. By the time that Ali had reached high school, he already intended to be a prizefighter and hoped to... more »
Muay Thai vs Boxing
Boxing contests are found throughout antiquity. Greek boxers would wear boxing gloves (not padded) and wrappings on their arms below the elbows, but were otherwise naked when competing. The word “boxing” first came into use in England in the 18th century to distinguish between fighting to settle disputes, and fighting under agreed rules for... more »
Muscles used in boxing
Assuming a straight punch: Striking Forearm flexors – to make a fist Triceps – to straighten the elbow joint (Front) Deltoid – to raise the arm (parallel to the ground) Pectoralis Major Retracting Biceps – the opposite of Triceps, to bend the elbow Latissimus Dorsi – the opposite of Pectoralis... more »
Pak sao
Pak sao (slapping hand) is a Wing Chun Kung Fu blocking technique. This is a very effective block similar to a parry used in boxing where the hand is used to slap away your opponents strike to your head. The key to using the Pak Sao is to use it efficiently by ensuring that... more »
Primo Carnera
Primo Carnera (October 26, 1906 – June 29, 1967) was an Italian boxer, nicknamed the Ambling Alp, who became the world heavyweight champion. Born in Sequals, then in the Province of Udine, now Province of Pordenone, Friuli-Venezia Giulia (Italy), Carnera was a remarkable 205 cm, tall and weighed 284 pounds (129 kg), at a... more »
Randy Couture
Randy Duane Couture (born June 22, 1963) is a retired American mixed martial artist, Greco-Roman wrestler, actor, a three-time former heavyweight champion and a two-time light-heavyweight champion of the Ultimate Fighting Championship. Couture is the first fighter to hold two UFC championship titles in two different divisions (heavyweight and light heavyweight). Couture has competed... more »
Rocky Marciano
Rocky Marciano is one of the hardest punchers ever who’s biggest claim to fame is being the only undefeated Heavyweight champion. Marciano wasn’t that smooth as far as finesse is concerned, but he made up for it by punishing his opponents with power. There’s been a back and forth Marciano debate for decades. Some... more »
Roy Jones Jr.
Roy Jones, Jr. (born January 16, 1969) is an American professional boxer. As a professional, he has captured numerous world titles in the middleweight, super middleweight, light heavyweight and heavyweight divisions. He is the only boxer in history to start his career as a light middleweight (154 lbs), and go on to win a... more »
Sugar Ray Leonard
(born May 17, 1956, Rocky Mount, North Carolina, U.S.) American boxer, known for his agility and finesse, who won 36 of 40 professional matches and several national titles. As an amateur, he took an Olympic gold medal in the light-welterweight class at the 1976 Games in Montreal. By his mid-teens Leonard proved adept at... more »
Sugar Ray Robinson
Many consider Robinson to be the greatest pound for pound boxer of all time. Just boxing prowess considered, he might be. Robinson may be the best combination of boxing talent wrapped up in one man that the world has ever seen. He was a freakish enigma who somehow possessed awesome KO power in his... more »
Techniques for combining punches in Boxing
Learn how to combine punches in the sport of boxing in this free online boxing lesson video. Expert: Marvin... more »
Uppercut punch
Uppercut punch is a vertical, rising punch thrown with the rear hand. From the guard position, the torso shifts slightly to the right, the rear hand drops below the level of the opponent’s chest and the knees are bent slightly. From this position, the rear hand is thrust upwards in a rising arc towards the... more »
Vale tudo
Vale tudo (meaning “anything goes” or “No rules”) are full-contact unarmed combat events, with a limited number of rules, that became popular in Brazil during the 20th century. This form of wrestling has been considered a combat sport by some observers. Vale tudo has been made famous by fighters such as Marco Ruas and... more »