boxing

     

Boxing (sometimes known as pugilism, Anglais boxing, Fistfighting, or English boxing) is a combat sport in which two participants (generally) of similar weight fight each other with their fists. Boxing toay is conducted in a regulated way, typically in a series of one to three-minute intervals called rounds. Victory is achieved if the opponent is knocked down and unable to get up before the referee counts to ten seconds (a Knockout, or KO) or if the opponent is deemed too injured to continue (a Technical Knockout, or TKO). If there is no stoppage of the fight before an agreed number of rounds, a winner is determined either by the referee's decision or by judges' scorecards.

Trivia about boxing

  • In 1894, in his West Orange lab, Thomas Edison shot this sport, the first sporting event ever filmed
  • Hit below the belt
  • In Muay Thai, the Thai form of this western sport, kicking is allowed
  • Get 3/4 naked, use 12-ounce mittens to beat opponent senseless
  • Jack Handey "Deep Thought": "To me", this sport "is like a ballet, except, there's no music... and the dancers hit each other"
  • Profession of Bob Fitzsimmons who said, "The bigger they come, the harder they fall"
  • Shorts,10 or 12-ounce gloves,protective headgear
  • Shane Mosley,Sonny Liston
  • When he said, "I coulda been a contender!" in "On The Waterfront", he was referring to this sport
  • This sport was introduced in the 688 B.C. Olympics; the modern sport has its origins in bare-knuckle contests
  • You could be giving someone the ol' 1-2 with a left hook & an uppercut in this "sweet science"
  • The 1978 Elliott Gould film "Matilda" was about a kangaroo who participated in this sport
  • Felix Trinidad,Lennox Lewis,Oscar De La Hoya
  • This "most primal sport... has been condemned since Cain & Abel, but it's still here... on barges or in barrooms"
  • Henry Armstrong is the only pro to hold 3 world championships simultaneously in this sport
  • In Clifford Odets' "Golden Boy", Joe Bonaparte gives up the violin for this sport
  • Columbus native Buster Douglas was a 1990s champion in this sport dubbed "The Sweet Science"
  • Roosevelt, who often participated in this sport, was virtually blinded in his left eye during a match
  • Kirk got his first Oscar nomination for "Champion", a 1949 film about this sport
  • Under the auspices of the Marquess of Queensberry, John Graham Chambers drew up the rules for this sport
  • Budd Schulberg's novel "The Harder They Fall" deals with corrupt practices in this sport
  • Down & out
  • Dementia pugilistica is so named because it often affects people in this sport
  • According to Forbes Magazine, the 3 highest-paid athletes for 1990 compete in this sport
  • One name for this sport derives from the Latin "pugnare", to fight with fists
  • 1964:Joe Frazier;1996:Wladimir Klitschko
  • The WBO & the WBA
  • Joyce Carol Oates wrote a 1987 book "on" this sport, popular with another Joyce, Joyce Brothers
  • In 1996 Christy Martin became the first female pro in this sport to be featured live on national TV
  • The 18th century Broughton rules were intended to lessen the brutality of this sport
  • Standing 8 count
  • The Nevada State Athletic Commission is mainly concerned with this sport
  • In the 1990s Christy Martin was probably the best-known woman in this sport
  • The Lonsdale Belt

Tweets about boxing

  • RT @carsonscolfer: listening to centuries makes me want to do boxing for some reason
  • RT @erikacantres: Did you try the excellent mobile fighting game Real Boxing(TM)?! #RealBoxingGame
  • RT @TMZ: Rich Homie Quan got into a brawl at a boxing match.. and the video is INSANE
  • I'm the undisputed champion of Real Boxing(TM)! #RealBoxingGame
  • RT @FittyTips: What comes easy won't last long, and what lasts long won't come easy.
  • #ExplainABookPlotBadly Vet, gal have damn good time together: boxing booze bullfights. So, think too pretty? It isnt - he's shot in the nuts
  • RT @midnightapes: Marvin Hagler vs Tommy Hearns. The Greatest Fight Ever ? The best boxing fight of all time. By a mile.
  • Work from 7am to 3pm and boxing from 4:30pm to whatever time I leave the gym.
  • @FloydMayweather are you thankful your in boxing where they allow you to beat so many woman and stay employed?
  • Want more energy throughout your day? Early riser fitness boxing! 6:30am- 7:15am at BBSV.
  • I want all the new fun colors. Gotta be stylin when #boxing
  • RT @LivEchonews: .@1PaulButler in line to face Zolani Tete for IBF world super-flyweight title #boxing
  • Артур Шпилька: «Бой Кличко – Поветкин? Я «клал» на такой бокс»: Польский супертяжеловес Артур Шпилька, который...
  • USA DEALS > #81934 2.6m Plastic Handle Speed Skipping Counter Number Rope Boxing Exercis...
  • RT @boxnationtv: 5 reasons why you can't miss @FloydMayweather v @ChinoMaidana LIVE on #BoxNation this Saturday night from 1am!
  • "@mooserman: "And that is what the boxing people want"" https://t.co/VRfCnln7p4
  • Another fight won in Real Boxing(TM)! #RealBoxingGame
  • RT @NicholaMallon: Excitement building. Sun is shining. Stage almost set for the official reception for boxing champion @RealCFrampton http…
  • Rich Homie Quan got into a brawl at a boxing match.. and the video is INSANE
  • Rapper Rich Homie Quan -- Boxing Match Brawl IN THE CROWD!
  • @PatLefevere yours Brambilla must go to kick-boxing, not cycling )), or try to fight with Bouhanni next time, not poor Rovny aka Bambino :-)
  • All Access: Mayweather vs Maidana 2-Welcome To The Dog House
  • @bryann9182 well you see it's like this boxing.....is a business man
  • @suey2y that sucks, I'm sorry Sue. Better get your boxing gloves on and get ready to fight again. You'll win.❤️
  • RT @Escolanmarca: Aquí tenéis el "boxing" entre Brambilla de Omega y Rovny de Tinkoff en la subida a un puerto! https://t.co/VYlOD4te2g
  • RT @Escolanmarca: Aquí tenéis el "boxing" entre Brambilla de Omega y Rovny de Tinkoff en la subida a un puerto! https://t.co/VYlOD4te2g vía…
  • 3 mile run followed by kick boxing. Finally back to this routine
  • Domadores listos para “Choque de Titanes” contra @astana_arlans. @WSB_Boxing #WSB →
  • semi-retarded man with a speech impediment wins boxing championship and marries a hobbit who works in the pet shop #ExplainAFilmPlotBadly
  • The better not suspend Greg Hardy 6 games . The league needs to rethink this punishment . Ray got 2 for boxing his lady.
  • Did you try the excellent mobile fighting game Real Boxing(TM)?! #RealBoxingGame
  • Distressing. I may consider moving my sport to a more intellectually stimulating one like curling. #BOXING #MMA #BJJ
  • @tereortega avui Purito, el combat de Boxing els jutges al final votaran a Los puntos...
  • RT @NO_TATS_B: RICE MUST HAVE TOOK SOME BOXING CLASSES THAT WAS A LEGIT PERFECT LEFT HOOK
  • All Access: Mayweather vs Maidana 2-Welcome To The Dog House -
  • @rickoshea The father of my old boxing club coach, was friends with Muhammad Ali. My coach was Tyrone Monaghan & his dad was Paddy Monaghan.
  • RT @OtGBOXiNG: Barry McGuigan: Carl Frampton is on course to become Ireland’s greatest ever boxer
  • Suppose to be "Super Fight Week" in #Vegas! But really, does anyone care about #Floyd fighting #Maidana again, & paying to watch it! #boxing
  • RT @EmulousKickbox: Boxing seminar coming to the club in the next few weeks. Keep your eyes peeled - Big Fisky is back! #boxing #fitfam htt…
  • Did a boxing workout this morning, I could do it all day.. I have so much on my mind 😔
  • Boxing soon
  • Boxing seminar coming to the club in the next few weeks. Keep your eyes peeled - Big Fisky is back! #boxing #fitfam
  • Forced boxing match against Manny Pacquiao > 2 game suspension
  • RT @RPygott: @ROSSTHEBOSS_B @26RLR
  • Ray rice should consider a career in boxing instead
  • @IvanTheK like boxing, exposes our own hypocrisy. we love to watch the violence, didn't want to hear about the collateral damage.
  • RT @BBCSPORTNI: VIDEO: Frampton's next move uncertain: Carl Frampton's manager Barry McGuigan says his fighter's next move is ...
  • @reallucagabriel yeah. The fist would lose to the elbow but its easier to stop a boxing glove than a bare fist.
  • Bruh if Ray rice gets banned from the league he should take up boxing he has a mean left hook b
  • RT @EddieHearn: What an era for boxing! @Carl_Froch v @jamesdegale1 @NathanClev v @TonyBellew @SpecialKBrook v @AmirKingKhan @scottquigg v…