A BOXING GREAT IN MANNY PACQUIAO

In the world of boxing, it is not enough to measure a boxer’s greatness on achievements alone. He must have the talent, the skills, and the style of fighting that can draw the attention of the fans of boxing. A boxer who may have won a lot of matches, but in an unexciting way, may tend to be forgotten by the public when he retires. Unlike those who made a name in boxing, it’s not just by capturing the championship belt, but how he came triumphant over his opponent. This separates Manny Pacquiao from the rest of the boxers. (more…)

The Rules of Boxing

Boxing is best described as a combat sport or martial art that involves two people. These two people, the fighters, could either be male or female. Generally, the two people who are involved in a boxing bout possess the same weight and they make use of their fists to fight with each other.

There are pre-determined numbers of rounds in a boxing match. Each round usually has a three-minute duration. Generally, a boxing match is made up of up to 12 rounds. The coach of each fighter is given a time of 1 minute to spend with his boxer in their assigned corners so that they can be given specified piece of advice. The referee is the one responsible to make sure that the fight between the two boxers is in control. The referee generally works within the ring itself and the primary job of this referee is to evaluate the manner in which the two fighters conduct themselves in a ring. The referee also has to make sure that the opponents fight safely with each other and at the same time he has to rule out the fouls in the game. (more…)