By: Andrew Johnson The two best boxers in Minnesota delivered distinct messages by scoring early-round knockouts at the Armory last Friday night in Minneapolis. Jamal James (24-1, 11 KOs) told the welterweight division “Here I come!” with his second-round knockout of Mahonry Montes’ (35-8-1, 24 KOs). While Caleb Truax announced …
Read More »Top Rank Boxing on ESPN Results: Pedraza Defeats Beltran
by: Sean Crose Phoenix, Arizona hosted an evening of championship boxing on ESPN Saturday night. The card opened with Isaac Dogboe demolishing Japan’s Hideonor Otake in the first round of their WBO super bantamweight championship. The 20-0 titlist, the son of Ghanan, royalty scored his 14th knockout. The end started …
Read More »How to Keep Your Boxing Gloves from Smelling
By Bryanna Fissori Take a minute to enjoy that fresh smell of new boxing gloves. Without proper care, it will not last long. With some conscious effort, you may be able to keep your boxing gloves from smelling. Here are some tips to avoid being the “stinky glove person.” Wash …
Read More »Top 10 Protein Supplement Types for Boxers
By Bryanna Fissori Protein supplements dominate the fitness nutrition world. Muscle and strength are built on a foundation of protein. Not only does protein build the muscles with which you punch and block, it also assists in recovery of those muscles so that you can get back in the ring …
Read More »Real Time Full Length Bouts, Film Like Quality and Training Camp: “The Contender” a Treat for Boxing Fans
By Vishare Mooney There is no other sport that produces more profound imagery than boxing. Something about boxing that makes it immune from the staged scenes and story arcs forced upon athletes by reality tv show producers. A fight in a ring is its own unpredictable melodrama. Anything can happen: …
Read More »Billy Joe Saunders – Demetrius Andrade Fight Promotion Kicks Off In Entertaining Fashion
By: Sean Crose Some press conferences are boring. Some are so over the top, they’re off-putting. Friday’s kickoff for the WBO middleweight championship of the world between champion Billy Joe Saunders and Demetrius Andrade was downright entertaining. Andrade decided to show his patriotism for the crowd gathered in Boston by …
Read More »The Contender Preview: A Look at the Competitors
By: Jeandra Lebeauf The fifth season of television’s boxing tournament/reality series The Contender premieres Friday night on EPIX with an updated look, new trainers and a new host. Hosted by former super middleweight and light heavyweight champion Andre Ward, the Contender examines the lives of 16 boxing hopefuls competing for …
Read More »Why Boxing is Perfect for Absolutely Everyone
By Bryanna Fissori There are a lot of fitness trends that may sound good but are just not a good fit for all levels. Basketball may look like fun, but for those who aren’t naturally coordinated, it may prove to be a bit of a struggle. Running can be a …
Read More »Top Rank Boxing on ESPN Preview: Beltran vs. Pedraza, Dogboe vs. Otake
By: Ste Rowen Ray Beltran vs. Jose Pedraza Preview On Saturday night at the Gila River Arena, Glendale, Ray Beltran, 35-7-1 (21KOs), makes the first defence of his WBO lightweight title when he takes on former IBF super-featherweight champion, Jose Pedraza. The Mexican will be hoping to extend his hot …
Read More »The Importance of Keeping Your Hands Up for Fitness Boxing
By Bryanna Fissori Ok, let’s be real for a minute. If you are taking a fitness boxing class, you are probably primarily hitting things that aren’t hitting back. There is nothing wrong with that at all, but you may be tempted to slack on your defensive technique. We at …
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