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  HickokSports.com - History - Early Boxing (to 1838)
In one form of Greek boxing, the two combatants simply sat on stones facing and pounded away at one another until one of them was knocked out.
Boxing in the Olympics wasn't quite that brutal, but there were no breaks in the action.
Boxing in the Roman Empire was not so much a sport as a bloody amusement for spectators, like the gladiatorial contests, with slaves pitted against one another in a fight to the death.
www.hickoksports.com /history/boxing01.shtml   (700 words)

  
 boxinggyms.com - Boxing Gyms and Clubs
It doesn't mean that boxing will take away fear completely, but will teach you to live and function well within that fear.
Boxing is a superior workout along with developing an invaluable skill.
A boxing workout is the best of all world's...unlike running and biking, which do little for the muscles above the waist, boxing works both the upper and lower body.
www.boxinggyms.com   (158 words)

  
 USA Boxing - Home
He continued his smooth boxing in the second round and built a 15-10 lead, but as the round ended, the referee took a point from Dargan to pull the bout to 15-12.
Despite a strong effort in the third round, Sapyiev came out aggressively and due to his painful elbow injury, Dargan was unable to react as he would have liked, falling behind 25-21 at the end of three.
He boxed valiantly in the final round but couldn’t overcome his deficit, losing a 37-26 decision.
www.usaboxing.org   (767 words)

  
 index   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
As a teenaged boxing participant at the CYO, I had the good fortune to have had Jack Bratton as my trainer and he taught me the importance of the left jab.
His medical opinion should be accepted by administrators of boxing commissions, whose endeavor should be to protect the fighters from themselves and unscrupulous people involved in the ring game.
Based on this, greedy, reckless people either involved in boxing or appointed to a job that they are simply incapable of doing, should be stopped in any way possible.
www.aaib.org   (2259 words)

  
 Title Boxing Equipment: Punching bags, boxing gloves, boxing gear & boxing supplies at discount prices.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Title Boxing Equipment: Punching bags, boxing gloves, boxing gear and boxing supplies at discount prices.
Check out our specials page for great deals on boxing gloves, punching bags, kickboxing gear and more!!!
These boxing gear deals are too good to last.
www.titleboxing.com   (134 words)

  
 Boxing Equipment > Gloves   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Boxing gloves are used when sparring and in the ring.
Bag gloves are used during punching bag training to protect your hands and the bag.
Non leather gloves will not last as long as leather gloves but they are more affordable.
www.karatedepot.com /boxinggloves.html   (141 words)

  
 Oscar De La Hoya Tickets, Fernando Vargas Tickets, Boxing Tickets
Boxing in the Olympics wasn't quite that brutal, but there were boxing tickets no breaks in the action.
Broughton also invented the first boxing tickets gloves, known as "mufflers," to protect not only the hands but also the face from blows.
To order Boxing Tickets online, you may choose the location of the Boxing Tickets you want, fill out the order form, Select the Shipping method, (the tickets can be shipped to you or picked up at one of our affiliates in all major cites) and your purchase will be done on our secure server.
www.barrystickets.com /boxing/index.htm   (1805 words)

  
 GRANT BOXING :: HOME
Riverside, California, November 14, 2005 — Grant Boxing, Inc., manufacturer, marketer and licensor of hand crafted boxing equipment and apparel welcomes JC Chavez Jr.
Undefeated teenage son of Julio Cesar Chavez, "one of boxing's all-time greats", has signed a licensing agreement with Grant Boxing.
By the time it is ready for shipping, each glove, headguard, etc has been scrutinized by craftsmen, in preperation for the final and most critical inspection:that of our customers.
www.grantboxing.com   (281 words)

  
 Amateur Boxing Coaches in the U.S.A.
How amateur boxing is run in your state and region.
We will always need coaches assigned by USA Boxing to work the corners of boxers when personal coaches aren't able to be there for whatever reason.
However when the personal coaches can be at the competition USA Boxing should assist them in every way possible to make sure they get whatever they need to work their boxers corner.
www.usamateurboxingcoaches.com   (575 words)

  
 fightersforum.com - Home
Boxing gyms start to recover from storm (Miami Herald) Like most of South Florida residents and business owners, operators of the area's boxing gyms spent last week dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Wilma.
Old Safety Lane To Be Used For YMCA Boxing Program (The Chattanoogan) The old Safety Lane on Central Avenue will be put to use for a YMCA youth boxing program, city parks and recreation director Rob Healy said.
Boxing: Calzaghe gets home draw for Lacy unification fight (Guardian Unlimited) Boxing: Joe Calzaghe to face US fighter Jeff Lacy in world super-middleweight title bout next spring.
www.fightersforum.com   (758 words)

  
 Boxing: Hot * Hot * Hot * Boxing on the Net
Although she is reluctant to compare pro boxing with the Tough Woman competitions early in her fight career, the victories she gained in her Tough Woman days gave Shelley confidence which is a definite advantage in any sport.
LAS VEGAS - The World Boxing Association's 84th annual convention is next week (October 31-November 5) in South Korea and WBA heavyweight champion John "The Quietman" Ruiz is petitioning the organization to mandate random testing for performance enhancing drugs and to maintain the current two-year bam from WBA ratings for any boxer who violates..
JABB Boxing Gym was opened in December 2003 by Dominic Pesoli and Tina Park of 8 Count Productions, Home of the Best in Chicago Boxing, along with Mike Garcia, former world ranked and undefeated featherweight.
www.hotboxingnews.com   (7751 words)

  
 ABC News: Senator Wants Boxing Gloves on Chickens   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
State Sen. Frank Shurden, a longtime defender of cockfighting, is suggesting that roosters be given little boxing gloves so they can fight without bloodshed.
In his search for a new way to let gamecocks fight, Shurden learned about a California man who is an attorney for Gamecock Boxing Inc., which was formed to promote a nonlethal form of cockfighting.
Gamecocks would wear sparring muffs, which are padded gloves placed over their natural spurs.
abcnews.go.com /US/wireStory?id=448561   (415 words)

  
 Fightnews.com: Women's Boxing
World recognized female boxing champion and spokesmodel Laila Ali wants to set the record straight regarding her divorce and the rumors that she is a lesbian.
USA Boxing will continue to provide opportunities for young Americans to participate in in the Olympic movement through boxing." Boxing and baseball are the only summer Olympic sports without women's events.
This event is a co-program between the Asian Boxing Council and the Department of Corrections, Thailand in order to support any good skilled prisoners to compete in female professional boxing as an adjustment to rehabilitate any convicted offenders before returning them to society.
www.insidewomensboxing.com   (3371 words)

  
 Chicago Golden Gloves
The first ever Golden Gloves Tournament was held in 1923 in the Chicago Stadium under the sponsorship of the Chicago Tribune.
Donations are made every year to various boxing clubs for equipment, and grants were given to qualified participants to further their college education.
Your tickets will be available at the box office the evening of the event.
www.chicagogoldengloves.com   (290 words)

  
 Boxing's Finest, LLC. Your Premiere Online Magazine, Entertainment and Promotions Company.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Time and again we are reminded of boxing’s notoriety of delivering a controversial outcome at the end of a professional prizefight.
It is at the local boxing gyms where the boxing contenders undergo a rigorous training program in preparation for their boxing competitions at the HP pavilion and elsewhere around the boxing globe.
Boxing fans always are thrilled when a brawl takes place inside the ring during a boxing match.
www.boxingsfinest.com   (2278 words)

  
 At 16, she puts her best fist forward
Lacing on a pair of boxing gloves for the first time a year ago, Bridget Fenton reasoned that learning the sport would help her to develop the self-defense skills that she would one day need for her dream job as an FBI agent.
Fenton fought her way onto tonight's card by convincing her family, trainer and admittedly "old-fashioned, old school" fight promoter Jimmy Cvetic that a year's worth of diligent training had readied her for a sport where women are still a rarity.
Fenton's family and friends have supported her involvement with boxing, although her parents are aware of the potential for injuries.
www.postgazette.com /neigh_south/20020928girlpug0928p4.asp   (962 words)

  
 Colorado Boxing News
Chavez, defected from Cuba at the age of 19, but it wasn’t until the age of 25 that he laced up the gloves, now at 30 he knows time is short, and that he must get by Saez, because the slightest bump in the road could derail his career permanently.
She received many complements from Casino goers and boxing fans and there were many boos from the fans when the decision was announced with fans yelling Victoria.
I suggest that each state be required to have a boxing commission that operates under the jurisdiction of the National Commission.
www.coloradoboxing.com   (13665 words)

  
 Muay Thai Boxing , Phuket , Thailand - By Muay Thai camp
Punching in muay thai boxing is considered to be the weakest form of muay thai boxing attacks.
The muay thai boxing gym has been open for 10 years and continues to be one of the best muay thai boxing facilities in Thailand.
Suwit thai boxing gym is the biggest muay thai boxing gym (camp) on Phuket island and has champion muay thai boxer shows at Muay Thai stadium in Phuket Thailand.
www.bestmuaythai.com   (707 words)

  
 Shandar Sports. Boxing Gloves, Protective Gloves, Karate Shin Instep, Karate Shoes, Bag Mitts, Paou Thai Boxing Mitts, ...
Boxing Gloves, Protective Gloves, Karate Shin Instep, Karate Shoes, Bag Mitts, Paou Thai Boxing Mitts, Karate Uniforms, Kick Boxing Suits, Karate Color Belts, Weight Lifting Belts, Elastic Protectors, Chest & Mouth Guard, Shin Guard, Soccer Ball, Volley Ball, Sports Wear.
Shandar Sports has been a manufacturer of boxing gloves, bags mitts, boxing uniforms, marshal art suits, soccer balls, rugby, football and accessories for over thirty years.
Supplying Boxing gloves, Karate Suits to over 11 top European Boxing clubs and Stores...
www.shandarsports.com   (169 words)

  
 SlamMan from Bodytrends.com
The SlamMan Workout is one of the most creative and adaptable workouts you'll ever do because boxing is a spontaneous, exhilarating sport that always feels new and different.
Each of the 15 SlamMan boxing programs was developed by a professional boxer based on actual boxing techniques.
You get gym quality 12 ounce boxing gloves with velcro wrist wraps and the SlamMan instructional video to teach how to throw jabs, hooks, upper cuts and power punches plus professional footwork techniques.
www.bodytrends.com /slamman.htm   (921 words)

  
 Tuf-Wear - Contact and Shipping Info   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
TUF·WEAR, the official boxing supplier to the 1996 Atlanta Olympic Games is known by veterans in the fight game as the boxing gear that dominated the scene in the 70's and 80's like no other.
TUF·WEAR is synonymous with quality, style and professionalism from the triple nylon stitching all the way to the famous boxing names that have sworn by its logo.
Visit our boxing equipment store and you will find a fully stocked variety of all the great boxing gear and boxing supplies that TUF·WEAR has provided for years.
www.tufwear.com   (114 words)

  
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IFBA Super Bantamweight Champion Jackie Chavez retained her title, in what could be the fight of the year, as she and Audrey Vela stunned the crowd with a toe to toe slugfest that boxing fans in New Mexico will not soon forget.
Park, in a letter dated June 3, 2005, written on letterhead bearing the seal of the World Boxing Council of Female, informed the IFBA that WBCF is now established and has named a North Korean as its Vice President.
Well if it wasn't enough that Nongmai Sor Siriporn was fighting for a WBC World Title with no professional boxing experience, she was also fighting to get out of prison early if she won.
www.ifba.com   (1198 words)

  
 THE BOXING GURU'S LINKS PAGE
The Boxing Guru would be honored if you would pay a visit to the Memorial Site for his late and only Son-
Daniel was kiled in a terrible accident at age 16.
If you are a professional in the boxing business, or a boxing fan, Contact the Boxing Guru for boxing on VHS tape at the e-mail address listed below.
www.angelfire.com /nm/gurulinks   (337 words)

  
 Warrior Boxing
So confident are we that this glove will be appreciated by all who purchase it we have taken the unusual step of removing all other styles from our range!
Supafoam Elite Boxing Gloves with ''MFS'' technology moulded foam and velcro closing.
The comments are property of their posters, all the rest © 2004 by Warrior Boxing.
www.warriorboxing.com   (299 words)

  
 Boxing and Wrestling Gear - Prime Fighter Training Equipment
is the registered trademark for PRIME ENTERPRISES, INC.’s Professional Boxing Rings, Wrestling Rings, high quality wall mounts and freestanding platforms to hang heavy bags, speed bags or double end bags on.
We produce a variety of quality American made steel units shipped right to your door direct from us, the manufacturer.
We are also easily accessible to talk you through assembly if the need be.
www.punchingbagplatforms.com   (390 words)

  
 PRIZEFIGHTINGBOOKS.COM   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Lastly, as a collector of boxing books I would always be interested to hear from anyone regarding boxing titles, or boxing book collections that you might have available for sale or trade, especially pre-1935 titles.
Edgeworth 'Boxing, The Modern System of Glove Fighting' Contents include all the various types of punches, clinching, guarding, ring tatctics, traininig, judging, The National Sporting Club, footwork, Bob Fitzsimmons, James J. Jeffries, Tom Sharkey, Frank Craig, Pedlar Palmer, Geroge (Kid) Lavigne, etc. 1st ed.
History of world championship boxing, the weight divisions, the world champions, world title fights, other claimants, world champions in each division, boxing nations, records and stats.
www.prizefightingbooks.com   (17309 words)

  
 Shevlin Customized Boxing Equipment Home
Our highly regarded line of classic style boxing equipment has been hand made in New York by the Shevlin family for over 30 years.
Our training gear, including sparring gloves, headgear, groin protectors, speed bags, bag gloves, punching mitts and more, is not only tough, durable and designed to provide maximum protection, but is individually customized to suit any need or taste.
Please browse through our site for more information or contact us with any questions you may have.
www.shevlinboxing.com   (167 words)

  
 Rocky Marciano Main Page   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Failing to succeed as a shoemaker, he became the heavyweight champion of the world on September 23, 1952, when he defeated Jersey Joe Walcott.
The Marciano room at the Brockton Historical Society features the boxing gloves and the shoes he wore while winning the Walcott fight.
Also included in this fascinating exhibit, are numerous magazines, newspapers, video clips, photos, and boxing statistics..
www.rockymarciano.com   (115 words)

  
 G&S Boxing Gear   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Famous boxing arenas such as Sunnyside Garden, St. Nicholas Arena and the boxing Mecca of the world, Madison Square Garden have used G and S boxing gloves for many of their professional bouts.
Our gloves and trunks were also used in the movie "Hurricane", starring Denzel Washington.
G and S Sporting Goods was established in 1937 by a former boxer, Izzy Zerling, and has continued to be operated by the same family.
www.gandsboxinggear.com /home.html   (236 words)

  
 Boxing Equipment | Manufacturer | Punching bags | boxing gloves | boxing gear | boxing supplies | discount prices | ...
ABOUT BOXING GLOVES: Before buying your first pair of boxing gloves, here are a few things you should know.Leather gloves are recommended.
For fitness classes this might not an issue, but for boxing training it is more important.
Boxing Equipments Boxing Gloves Bag Gloves Protective Gloves Head Guards Protection / Guards Boxing Shorts Focus Pads Punching Bags
www.rizcorp.biz   (141 words)

  
 Martial arts supplies & martial arts equipment ; ryoku sports UK   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-26)
Gloves and mitts for martial arts and boxing.
All types of protective pads for contact martial arts sports.
Ryoku Sports – the UK store for martial arts supplies and boxing equipment
www.ryoku.co.uk   (63 words)

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