If you watched boxing matches, you probably noticed the comparison between the two boxers before the fight. There you can see things like their age, their weight, and height, and also the reaches they have. But why the reach is even there? Why is measured in boxing? The reach is important because it can be a huge […]
If you are a newcomer to boxing, the professional side of the sport can feel overwhelming. Not only are there multiple divisions, but each division features multiple champions. Why is that? The short answer is money. The more championships there are in the picture, the more money organizations can make as part of their sanctioning […]
Due to the blow’s unpredictability and mechanics, a headbutt can be truly devastating. You might be wondering, then, whether headbutting is allowed inside a boxing ring. Headbutts are not legal in boxing. A strike with the head is much likelier to cut and damage your opponent than a punch that is cushioned by gloves and […]
While watching boxing, I have always been curious to know how many matches end with the knockout criterion. Is it possible to determine the total percentage of such matches? I started to dig this answer online and found that: Around 66% of matches get an outcome through knockouts (KO). But a big portion of those knockouts […]
There are tall boxers and there are short ones. The question is which ones have more advantages? Is the height really a factor in a boxing match? The short answer is yes, the height can be a huge factor. Due to their height, the taller boxers usually have longer reaches than the shorter ones. Because of […]
If you look at the heavyweight class nowadays you will see that it’s dominated by tall boxers. Actually, the average height of the fighters in the division is 6’4 1/2” or 194,3 cm. These are really tall boys. But why is that? Why is the height so important factor, in the heavyweight class, compared to the lower weight […]
Where is Boxing Most Popular? Top 14 Boxing Countries of 2021
Many different countries around the world have a rich boxing history. Below, is a list of the top 14 boxing countries where boxing is most popular. The countries are in an order that is based off market size and popularity. In the rest of the article, I will go over what makes each country boxing unique […]
Why Is Boxing Called The Sweet Science? (Boxing History research)
Outsiders usually see boxing as a sport that involves two people beating the crap out of each other, but to fans, we know that it is much more than that. It requires the fighters to analyze their opponent, to watch for sure “tells” that show when their opponent is making a move. The fighters use […]
Comparing boxers is a daunting task and without a doubt subjective. No two people will come up with the same list—which is part of the fun in my book. With that in mind, I’ve selected the ten greatest pound-for-pound white boxers – in my opinion – that ever laced up gloves. So how do we […]
Why is Clinching Allowed in Boxing? (And Should it be Banned)
The battle over clinching in boxing is a longstanding one that has boxing fans ready to jump into the ring themselves. It’s a technique used in pretty much every match you’ll ever see. But if you’re not familiar with it, it can seem like nothing but an annoying break in the action. Why is clinching […]
I’ve always been interested in the debate over whether boxing is a martial art. Strong opinions on both sides of the argument have muddied the waters and made it difficult to come to a conclusion either way. So, is boxing considered a martial art? Actually, boxing can be considered a martial art. It meets the four […]
As a boxing fan or practitioner, you must have come across the word “reach” in your interactions with this amazing sport. Reach is one of the most crucial elements in boxing that determines a participant’s success in a tournament and is a personal statistic that every boxer needs to constantly be aware of, together with […]
The heavyweight division is the most prestigious in boxing because it features the largest and hardest-hitting athletes in the sport. But with so many heavyweight titles up for grabs, how can you tell who the real champion is? Which championship belt is the most important? The four major belts in this division are the WBA, […]
How often a boxer fights any given year depends on many factors. Boxers who are top professionals are able to pick and choose the best fights so they have far fewer fights per year than an amateur trying to make a name for himself. How often do boxers fight? The average fights-per-year among the top professionals […]
The average reach of a professional boxer depends greatly on the boxer’s overall size. Reach can be a make-or-break physical aspect of a professional boxer and will somewhat dictate the best style for a boxer to use. What is the average reach of a professional boxer? The average reach across the most successful champions, past and […]
Boxing involves a lot of punches per match, and sometimes a match will erupt in a flurry of blows. Punch quantity differs based on boxing styles and weight classes. But how many punches on average do boxers throw in a fight? In a boxing match, slower measured fights between heavyweights tend to come in at […]
The movie Rock IV has boxer Rocky’s antagonist, Ivan Drago, punch at approximately 2,000 pounds per square inch (psi). While this might seem like an unbelievable number (in comparison, a hyena’s jaw—strong enough to crush bone—is only measured at 1,100 psi) some modern MMA fighters boast numbers along the lines of Drago’s punch. So how […]
The height can be a deciding factor in a boxing match. But what is the average height of a boxer? And is there such a thing like “too short” to be a boxer? The height of the boxer is closely related to his weight class. Obviously, the higher the weight classes are, the taller are […]
Boxing has received a somewhat bad reputation for fixed matches. People outside the sport like to focus on match-fixing as evidence that the sport is corrupt but in reality, match-fixing in boxing is more uncommon than most think. Are boxing matches fixed? A vast majority of fights are fair to the fighters and fans. However, […]
There are tall boxers and there are short ones. The question is which ones have more advantages? Is the height really a factor in a boxing match? The short answer is yes, the height can be a huge factor. Due to their height, the taller boxers usually have longer reaches than the shorter ones. Because […]
If you watched boxing matches, you probably noticed the comparison between the two boxers before the fight. There you can see things like their age, their weight, and height, and also the reaches they have. But why the reach is even there? Why is measured in boxing? The reach is important because it can be a huge […]
Comparing boxers is a daunting task and without a doubt subjective. No two people will come up with the same list—which is part of the fun in my book. With that in mind, I’ve selected the ten greatest pound-for-pound white boxers – in my opinion – that ever laced up gloves. So how do we […]
If you look at the heavyweight class nowadays you will see that it’s dominated by tall boxers. Actually, the average height of the fighters in the division is 6’4 1/2” or 194,3 cm. These are really tall boys. But why is that? Why is the height so important factor, in the heavyweight class, compared to the lower weight […]
I’ve always been interested in the debate over whether boxing is a martial art. Strong opinions on both sides of the argument have muddied the waters and made it difficult to come to a conclusion either way. So, is boxing considered a martial art? Actually, boxing can be considered a martial art. It meets the […]
