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The sport of boxing is among the most strategic combat sports in the world, offering numerous techniques and moves that can be employed to gain an advantage over your opponent. So, if you’re new to the game, you may be wondering why do boxers hug during matches? In boxing, the hug is called a clinch. […]
Continue readingThe World Boxing Association (WBA) is a major sanctioning body that sanctions official fights and awards the WBA world title at the professional level. It is also the most important title of the four. It was formerly known as the National Boxing Association before changing its name in 1962. It is the oldest of the […]
Continue readingOne of the hard truths of boxing is that, without proper hygiene and care, your gloves can smell much worse than a rotten egg sandwich on the floor of a stationery store on a hot summer day. In the ring, boxing gloves are tough armor, but the thought of cleaning them comes with a bitter […]
Continue readingIt seems the (well…let’s call this a) rivalry between MMA and boxing has been going on forever. When MMA began getting more exposure and getting more and more fans, boxing fans and experts began freaking out. Boxing experts began saying that MMA was too brutal, they compared it to human cockfighting and said that MMA […]
Continue readingIn karate training, especially when fighting is involved, punches, kicks, blocks, and throws are common. Although this is a fun, educational, and useful pastime, it can also be extremely dangerous at the end of the day. Knocking out someone is not the worst; it’s broken jaws, concussions, other broken bones, internal damage, etc. Due to […]
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