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World Boxing Council (WBC)
Formed in 1963
www.wbcboxing.com
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World Boxing Association (WBA)
Formed in 1962
www.wbaboxing.com
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International Boxing Federation (IBF)
Formed in 1983
www.ibf-usba-boxing.com
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World Boxing Organization (WBO)
Formed in 1988
www.wboboxing.com
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International Boxing Organization (IBO)
Formed in 1988
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As one of the world’s oldest sports, Boxing is the most basic form of fighting. Since 3000 BC, depictions of boxing in artwork has been found Iraq and Syria. In Ancient Greece, boxing has been a well-developed sport and enjoyed consistent popularity, exemplified by the Akrotiri fresco from 1650 BC to 23rd Olympiad, in 688 BC.
After the fall of the Western Roman Empire, Records of Classical boxing activity disappeared. As the wearing of weapons became common again, the public interest in sport fighting, temporarily subsided. Privately and in rural places, sport fighting continued, such as “Kulachniy Boi” (or fist fighting) in parts of old Russia. There are also detailed records between the 12th and 17th centuries, of various fist-fighting sports in different cities and provinces in Italy.
As the wearing of swords and weapons became less common once again, there was renewed interest in “fencing with the fists” These sports would resurface in England during the early 16th century in the form of bare-knuckle boxing, also referred to as prizefighting. Over the next 2 centuries, we will see many changes to what would become modern boxing.
These evolutions include hitting a downed fighter and grasping below the waist were prohibited (Broughton's Rules - August 16, 1743), biting, headbutting and hitting below the belt is declared illegal (London Prize Ring Rules - 1838) and the introduction of gloves, ring size, 3 minute rounds with 1-minute rest, 10-second count if knocked down, and wrestling was banned (Marquess of Queensberry Rules - 1867) to the last governing body changing from 15 to 12 Rounds in the late 1980's and the mandatory 8-count (1998).
Many centuries later into the 2000’s, Boxing still enjoys immense success and popularity. From professional fighting, amateur competitions, recreational classes, self defense, cinema and other interests, “fencing with the fists” will always be part our Modern Martial world.
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| Muhammad Ali
Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr.
January 17, 1942 - June 3, 2016
"The Greatest"
"The People's Champion"
"The Louisville Lip"
56 - 5 (37 KO’s)
1960 Olympics
Gold medal - Light Heavyweight
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Rocky Rocco Francis Marchegiano Marciano
September 1, 1923 - August 31, 1969
"The Brockton Blockbuster"
"The Rock from Brockton"
49 - 0 (KO 43)
Held the World Heavyweight Title from September 23, 1952 to April 27, 1956
Defended his Title 6 Times
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Giacobbe Jake LaMotta
“The Raging Bull”
“The Bronx Bull”
July 10, 1921 - September 20, 2017
83-19-4 (30 KO’s)
Orthodox
Middleweight
Light Heavyweight
International Boxing Hall of Fame
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I don't dislike boxing. I look at it as part of a training regime for use in other striking arts, self defense and for Mixed Martial Arts. As an individual sport, some of the techniques encourages not fighting, and running around using the whole ring as a fighting tactic.
Also, it is difficlut to find up top date information on fighters, events and the results of fights. Promotion and advertising is almost non-existent.
I have found that fight cards change regularly and promoters build events with Someone vs. TBA. Now there can be unforseen circumstances like visas, and injuries.
One Dimensional -
Some believe that Boxing has never evolved, it is almost excatly the same since John Chambers drafted the Marquess of Queensberry rules in 1867. The last governing body finally changed to 12 Rounds in the late 1980's.
Rule changes -
No standing 8 count, once your down the fight is over. The standing 8 count is basically a verbal submission or tapout. Has this sport has boxed itself in?
Or, is Boxing perfect just the way it is? Maybe It does not need any changes.
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We have had the opportunity to take advantage of the training skills with Paris Alexander and his "punches in bunches"
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Another one of MMAA's favorite fighter is Alex Paracha. His footwork and handspeed are great and he has recorded 1st Round KO's of Dario Castillo and Limmie Johnson.
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Broughton's Rules
(August 16, 1743)
Introduced by Champion Jack Broughton
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The London Prize Ring Rules
(1838)
Revised in 1853
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The Marquess of Queensberry Rules
(1867)
Drafted by John Chambers
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Constantine "Cus" D'Amato
January 17, 1908 - November 4, 1985
Manager and Trainer
International Boxing Hall of Fame
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Angelo Mirena Dundee
August 30, 1921 - February 1, 2012
Trainer and Cornerman
International Boxing Hall of Fame
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Emanuel "Manny" Steward
July 7, 1944 - October 25, 2012
Boxer, Trainer, Commentator
International Boxing Hall of Fame
World Boxing Hall of Fame
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Louis Duva
May 28, 1922 - March 8, 2017
Trainer and Manager
International Boxing Hall of Fame
New Jersey Boxing Hall of Fame
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Outside the Ropes
Does anyone really care or even interested in what they have to say? We don’t think Al gets the credit he deserves. Fans say his singing is better than his commentary. Many think Larry is biased as hell, but he is a very funny and likable person, who is usually drunk by the time the main event starts. How many rounds does it take before Larry’s hair is a complete mess? Is everything that Jim says, matter of fact?
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Al Bernstein
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Larry Merchant
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Jim Lampley
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World Boxing Hall of Fame
Founded by Everett L. Sanders
In 1980
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International Boxing Hall of Fame
Located in Canastota, NY
Founded 1989
www.ibhof.com
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Bare Knuckle Boxing Hall of Fame
Founded by Scott Burt in 2009
www.bareknuckleboxinghalloffame.com
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| Grand Sumo Tournaments are held 6 times a year. 3 times in Tokyo (January, May and September) and once each in Osaka (March), Nagoya (July) and Fukuoka (November). Each tournament lasts 15 days and start in the morning to the early evening each day. The lower ranks fight first, leading up to the maku-uchi - top division, at the end of the day.
Rules - Essentially the first rikishi who touches the ground with any part of their body except their feet or is forced outside the inner circle of the dohyo loses. There are no weight divisions or limits in sumo.
The Shikiri and the Tachiai - When it comes time for the fight to begin, the rikishi will get in the sonkyo or “toeing the mark” posture, behind their respective lines with their arms resting upon their knees. They will then enter the shikiri, in which they will crouch forward and position themselves in the “get-set” position in preparation for the tachiai - initial clash.
They may get up from this position and repeat some of the other pre-match rituals a number of times, as long as they stay within the time limit. These rituals usually take longer than the fight itself, which is often over in a number of seconds,
In the early days of sumo, these pre-match rituals could go on for however long the rikishi wanted. A 10 minute time limit was introduced in 1928, which was later reduced to 7, then to 5, and to the present-day 4 minutes. The 4 minute period is only afforded to top division maku-uchi fights. When the time expires, the timekeeper - 1 of the 5 judges - will raise his hand to let the gyoji referee know. Then, the gyoji will nod to the rikishi.In the second jūryō division, wrestlers are only given 3 minutes. While in the lower ranks, they must begin immediately.
This initial clash is known as tachiai. The most important rule is that the wrestlers must put both hands/fists on the dohyo to start.If they don't, the gyoji or the judges will stop the fight and have them do the tachiai again, until they get it right. The rikishi themselves start the fight by mutual consent; no one orders them to begin. On occasion, this can lead to one rikishi moving forward before the other, rather than a simultaneous clash. In such cases, the fight will begin again.
You'll see many techniques in the tachiai. For example, a rikishi might slap an opponent's face, step to the side, try a leg trip, and apply a forearm to the chin or a stiff arm to the throat - all in the first few seconds of the fight.
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The Dohyo - The Ring is 4.55 meters (15 feet) across. It rises 66 centimeters (2 feet) above the ground.
The area on top of the platform measures approximately 540×540cm (18 square feet), and this is where most of the action happens.
A new dohyo is built from scratch for Every grand tournament which takes 3 days.
Throwing Salt is a ritual known as shiomaki. Rikishi throw salt into the ring to purify the space and protect against injuries.
The Sumo Dohyo, the ring - is considered to be a sanctuary for the deity. About 45 kilograms (100/lbs.) of salt is used on each day of the Tournament - however, a privilege only afforded to those of the top 3 divisions.
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Jigoro Kano
October 28, 1860 - May 4, 1938
Founder of Judo
| Judo
Created in 1882
Olympic Sport Since 1964
 International Judo Federation
ijf.org
 The Kodokan kodokanjudoinstitute.org
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World Taekwondo
Taekwondo was developed during the 1940s in Korea. To promote Taekwondo specifically as an International sport, the World Taekwondo was established on May 28, 1973, formerly called the World Taekwondo Federation until June 2017.
The oldest governing body is the Korea Taekwondo Association (KTA) formed in 1959. The International Taekwon-Do Federation (ITF), was founded in 1966 by Choi Hong Hi.
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