The History of Boxing Equipment for the Fighter
09/11/2023
From gloves and headgear to mouthguards and groin protectors — today’s fighters have many tools at their disposal, each developed through trial and error by athletes before them. From the first boxing gloves of ancient Greece to the dentist-developed mouthguards hailing from England during the late 1800s, learn how today’s tools were developed and championed by the fighters that came before!
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The History Of The Ring Entrance
02/22/2023
Music has always played an important part in our culture. It moves us on an emotional level, helps us express our feelings, and can bring back a distinct memory or moment in time. Music has also been used to make a statement or send a message. Its use in boxing is no exception. Although there are some references to earlier instances, entering the ring to music didn’t really catch on until...
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The Impact and Influence of Cus D’Amato
02/22/2023
More than any other trainer in boxing history, Cus D’Amato and his legacy has reached an almost mythological proportion. A lot of this has to do with his eccentric personality, his in-depth understanding of the psychological profile of the athletes he worked with, his unique product inventions and his revolutionary, peekaboo fighting style. Ever wonder what some of the methods were that he employed to build world champions and a reputation of being one of boxing’s greatest minds? Find out here.
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