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Listen To The Corner\n","What are some tips for watching Fight Night?",{"_uid":935,"answer":936,"question":937,"component":670},"9000b88e-f053-4f59-9c7a-20f06aab0e42","There are a lot of terms that get thrown around in boxing to describe footwork. “Ring generalship,” “Dancing,” “Cutting off the ring,” but really they all boil down to the same basic concept: whoever is controlling their opponent’s feet is probably winning the match. For example, if you see someone “walking his opponent down” or “stalking,” what that essentially means is that they are controlling the engagement and forcing their opponent out of the center of the ring–and thus, they’re probably winning. On the flip side, if one fighter is “boxing off the back foot” well, they are constantly angling away from their opponent and not allowing them to get into a good punching position. Generally, if you watch a fighter’s feet, you will get an idea of who is in control in the match.","Why should you watch the feet in a boxing match?",{"_uid":939,"answer":940,"question":941,"component":670},"758e07bf-4a35-4c9e-8aea-30e863a9591b","No. The idea here is that some punches are worth more to the judges than others. If one fighter lands ten feathery jabs with no pop or power behind them, and then halfway through the round, the other boxer lands a massive right hand that staggers their opponent, chances are that the judges will notice the latter more (and you will too.) Big punches are not technically worth more in the official rules of boxing, but frankly, we all know that the punches that matter are the ones that get noticed. That isn’t to say you can’t win a boxing match by throwing light punches and having a stellar boxing defense, but it's a general unspoken rule that power punches, specifically clean power punches, matter more than zoning punches.","Are all punches equal in a boxing match?",{"_uid":943,"answer":944,"question":945,"component":670},"5a835fe1-c2b6-48c5-b1ce-79676cfeca6d","The “30-30” Rule is a boxing strategy that was used by Sugar Ray Leonard in order to cash in on his speed. The basic rule of thumb is that if a fighter can win the first 30 seconds and last 30 seconds of a round, there is a good chance they will win the round on at least one judge’s card. This is because the beginning and the end of a round are what people tend to notice the most. So when you’re watching a fight, keep an especially close eye on fighters during these periods, and you’ll notice you’ll be far more accurate predicting who wins each round.","What is the \"30-30\" Rule in boxing?",{"_uid":947,"answer":948,"question":949,"component":670},"61af8d64-8a95-4e2a-83a7-1bad6b3fb8f6","In a fight, you may notice that a boxer keeps throwing the same punches, using the same feints, or using the same methods to avoid damage. One way to enjoy what you may perceive as a boring or predictable match is to start trying to decipher the boxer’s motive for these patterns. Are they trying to lure a certain reaction from their opponent? Is it just raw muscle memory? Could they have an injury they’re concealing? When you start looking for these things, it adds a whole new level of intrigue to the match. Plus, picking up on these habits and techniques will help you in your own boxing training.","What are some patterns and habits in a boxing match?",{"_uid":951,"answer":952,"question":953,"component":670},"7dc80a3a-2a1c-4b4d-acaf-6a2c3529a0fb","Often when watching a boxing match, the cameras will take you into the corner to hear what the coaches are saying to the fighters. This is a great time to improve your knowledge and your understanding of the strategies used in the match. It is especially fascinating to watch whether a fighter listens to his corner and executes their instructions, or decides on another course of action.","What does it mean to listen to the corner during a boxing match?",{"name":534,"created_at":535,"published_at":536,"updated_at":537,"id":538,"uuid":539,"content":955,"slug":534,"full_slug":553,"sort_by_date":48,"position":554,"tag_list":967,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":556,"first_published_at":557,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":968,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":541,"name":542,"category":956,"component":39,"meta_info":964,"block_image":965,"cover_image":966,"internal_notes":7},{"name":468,"created_at":469,"published_at":470,"updated_at":471,"id":472,"uuid":473,"content":957,"slug":468,"full_slug":570,"sort_by_date":48,"position":86,"tag_list":962,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":572,"first_published_at":573,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":963,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":475,"name":476,"topics":958,"component":118,"meta_info":959,"meta_title":7,"block_image":960,"cover_image":961,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},[484,512,539],{"_uid":560,"title":561,"plugin":43,"description":562},{"id":564,"alt":565,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":565,"filename":566,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":568,"alt":565,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":565,"filename":569,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],{"_uid":544,"title":545,"plugin":43,"description":546},{"id":548,"alt":542,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":542,"filename":549,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":551,"alt":542,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":542,"filename":552,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],"efb09565-d096-488b-8f7f-7e80e6045b1d",{"type":715,"content":971},[972,978,996,1001,1006,1026,1031,1043,1048,1052,1057,1061,1066,1069,1074,1078],{"type":718,"content":973},[974,976],{"text":975,"type":722},"Boxing is a deceptively complicated sport with a long history. Along with that comes jargon, sport-specific lingo, and a lot of nuances that can be confusing for new viewers that want to get into the sport. But really, most of the concepts you need to understand to enjoy watching a boxing match are very simple, as long as they are properly explained to you first. In this article, I’ll share five (5) of my tips for watching a boxing match.",{"type":977},"hard_break",{"type":758,"attrs":979},{"id":980,"body":981},"c1d6c1ce-7258-419a-88c9-fff118929661",[982],{"url":983,"_uid":984,"image":985,"component":770,"copyright_details":989},{"id":7,"url":7,"linktype":764,"fieldtype":14,"cached_url":7},"i-b3d3ef2f-e556-447b-992f-ddcace27e86f",{"id":986,"alt":987,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":987,"filename":988,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},4187763,"Boxing Fight","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1100x1100/fdb9a7ec10/boxing_match.png",[990],{"_uid":991,"link":992,"title":994,"component":995},"0fac8b59-af77-42f2-9e45-8042abcfca0b",{"id":7,"url":993,"linktype":13,"fieldtype":14,"cached_url":993},"https://unsplash.com/photos/lUK16p_JtCM","Joel Muniz","copyright_details",{"type":740,"attrs":997,"content":998},{"level":742},[999],{"text":1000,"type":722},"5 Tips For Fight Night",{"type":740,"attrs":1002,"content":1003},{"level":748},[1004],{"text":1005,"type":722},"1. 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If one fighter lands ten feathery jabs with no pop or power behind them, and then halfway through the round, the other boxer lands a massive right hand that staggers their opponent, chances are that the judges will notice the latter more (and you will too). Big punches are not technically worth more in the official rules of boxing, but frankly, we all know that the punches that matter are the ones that get noticed. That isn’t to say you can’t win a boxing match by throwing light punches and having a stellar boxing defense, but it's a general unspoken rule that power punches, specifically clean ",{"text":1036,"type":722,"marks":1037},"power punches",[1038],{"type":731,"attrs":1039},{"href":1040,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":734,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/training/3-punching-bag-combos-for-speed-and-power",{"text":1042,"type":722},", matter more than zoning punches.",{"type":740,"attrs":1044,"content":1045},{"level":748},[1046],{"text":1047,"type":722},"3. 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One way to enjoy what you may perceive as a boring or predictable match is to start trying to decipher the boxer’s motive for these patterns. Are they trying to lure a certain reaction from their opponent? Is it just raw muscle memory? Could they have an injury they are concealing? When you start looking for these things, it adds a whole new level of intrigue to the match. Plus, picking up on these habits and techniques will help you in your own boxing training.",{"type":740,"attrs":1062,"content":1063},{"level":748},[1064],{"text":1065,"type":722},"5. Listen To The Corner",{"type":718,"content":1067},[1068],{"text":952,"type":722},{"type":740,"attrs":1070,"content":1071},{"level":742},[1072],{"text":1073,"type":722},"Tune In and Get Inspired",{"type":718,"content":1075},[1076],{"text":1077,"type":722},"We know – sitting on the sidelines isn’t fun. That’s why we know you’ll want to get in on the action now that you know how to watch a fight! Not only will jumping into boxing training help you with your fitness goals, but it will also give you a better understanding of the sport.",{"type":718,"content":1079},[1080,1082,1088],{"text":1081,"type":722},"So now you’re ready to train like a fighter, right? Get access to hundreds of boxing, kickboxing, strength, conditioning, recovery, and stretching workouts that will push you mentally and physically. 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Both Muay Thai and Kickboxing employ a stand-up fighting style (as opposed to grappling-based martial art forms like wrestling or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu). When it comes to competition, both operate on a 3-5 round timed structure on a platform or in a ring. \n\nAnd though both stem from the same ancient weaponless combat form, the two martial arts are actually very distinct. In this blog, we’ll demystify the difference between Kickboxing and Muay Thai and the history of both combat sports. ","Is Muay Thai Kickboxing?",{"_uid":1129,"answer":1130,"question":1131,"component":670},"2dd85a4e-fe64-4c60-beb5-020e98eca74c","Often called “the art of 8 limbs,” Muay Thai traces its roots back to ancient Thailand—or Siam. The martial art was born out of unarmed military combat training and has evolved over the years to become one of the most popular styles of martial arts across the globe. \n\nMuay Thai gained popularity in the western hemisphere around the time of World War I and adopted several western boxing practices, such as padded boxing gloves and 3-5 timed rounds in a ring. Bangkok continues to be revered as the premier city for training in traditional Muay Thai. ","What is the history of Muay Thai?",{"_uid":1133,"answer":1134,"question":1135,"component":670},"3734b7ad-004e-40c7-9396-8e7b31826660","In its purest form, American Kickboxing is a hybrid martial art developed in mid-1900s Japan by fighters who adapted Karate, Western boxing, and Muay Thai techniques. The term “Kickboxing” was first coined by Osamu Noguchi, who wanted to create a sport where Karate and Muay Thai fighters could compete against each other. The Karate influence can especially be seen in the Kickboxer’s bladed stance and snappy, knee-hinging kicks. \nThe new sport quickly gained popularity across Thailand and was later brought to the Netherlands by a Dutch martial artist named Jan Plas. Plas developed Dutch Kickboxing with an emphasis on high-volume punches, forward pressure, and hard low kicks. \nAmerican Kickboxing quickly distinguished itself by trading in the point-fighting system for full contact combat. American Kickboxing also prohibits low kicks to the thigh or calf.","What is the history of Kickboxing?",{"_uid":1137,"answer":1138,"question":1139,"component":670},"ac0a5045-1275-46f0-8005-278ebf955843","1. Striking Systems - Kickboxing is built on a 4-point striking system (2 punches and 2 kicks), while Muay Thai uses an 8-point striking system that includes knee strikes, elbow strikes, and upper body grappling that’s referred to as the “full clinch.” Because of this, Kickboxers often fight from a distance, while Muay Thai artists move in and out of their opponent’s pocket. \n\n2. Movement - Thai fighters tend to move at a more even pace—their foundational footwork movement is a forward 1-2-3 march called the Yang Sam Khum that keeps their feet flat-footed and their head centerline. \n\nIn contrast, Kickboxers stay on the balls of their feet and bounce and circle around the ring. Kickboxers move in and out of the striker zone at a lightning-fast pace, cutting angles with their footwork to set up and doge attacks.\n\n3. Stance - If a Muay Thai fighter and a Kickboxer are facing each other in a ring (say, in a UFC or Bellator Mixed Martial Arts fight), they’re going to hold their bodies very differently. \n\nThe Muay Thai fighter will be standing flat on their feet, hips facing their opponent, hands at their temples to block strikes. \n\nThe Kickboxer will be bouncing on their feet with one foot significantly ahead of the other, creating a bladed stance that turns the side of their torso towards their opponent. Their hands will likely be a little lower, as Kickboxers fight from a distance. \n\n4. Kicks - Kicks to the body and head are cornerstones of both Muay Thai and Kickboxing…but not all kicks are created equal. \n\nIn Muay Thai, fighters kick by turning their hips and landing with the lower shin. They don’t bend their knee, but rather keep the leg relaxed until the moment of impact, resulting in a powerhouse of a kick that can feel and sound like the crack of a baseball bat. It’s because of this force that Muay Thai artists are trained to check their opponent’s kicks to prevent serious damage to their legs. \n\nKickboxers, on the other hand, hinge from the knee and lift the leg up to strike with the foot rather than the shin. Because pure kickboxing fights are often scored by points, fighters are motivated to deliver rapid-fire kicks that may not knock out their opponent but will rack up points for strikes. In American Kickboxing, fighters are not allowed to throw kicks to their opponent’s thighs or calves. \n\n5. Volume and Pace - Watch even just one round of Kickboxing and you’ll be able to grasp how much of kickboxing is a barrage of strikes. Kickboxers are volume strikers—they strike fast and often, punctuating strike combos with a mix of high and low kicks.\n\nOn the other hand, Muay Thai fighters tend to fight with a more patient and measured style. Many Muay Thai gyms coach a Sabai Sabai mindset, which loosely translates to “keep it chill.” The idea is to slowly wear down your opponent and then when they’re tired, knock them out with ruthless efficiency. \nAt the end of the day, both Muay Thai and Kickboxing are incredible workouts, great for your mental health, and badass as hell. 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Both Muay Thai and Kickboxing employ a stand-up fighting style (as opposed to grappling-based martial art forms like wrestling or Brazilian Jiu Jitsu). When it comes to competition, both operate on a 3-5 round timed structure on a platform or in a ring. ",{"type":718,"content":1166},[1167,1169,1175],{"text":1168,"type":722},"And though both stem from the same ancient weaponless combat form, the two martial arts are actually very distinct. In this blog, we’ll demystify the difference between ",{"text":159,"type":722,"marks":1170},[1171],{"type":731,"attrs":1172},{"href":1173,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"custom":1174,"target":734,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/fight-news/boxing-vs-kickboxing-vs-mixed-martial-arts-mma",{},{"text":1176,"type":722}," and Muay Thai and the history of both combat sports. 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",{"type":718,"content":1209},[1210],{"text":1211,"type":722},"American Kickboxing quickly distinguished itself by trading in the point-fighting system for full contact combat. American Kickboxing also prohibits low kicks to the thigh or calf.",{"type":740,"attrs":1213,"content":1214},{"level":742},[1215],{"text":1216,"type":722},"Muay Thai vs. Kickboxing: 5 Key Differences",{"type":1218,"attrs":1219,"content":1221},"ordered_list",{"order":1220},1,[1222,1229,1239,1253,1267],{"type":1223,"content":1224},"list_item",[1225],{"type":718,"content":1226},[1227],{"text":1228,"type":722},"Striking Systems - Kickboxing is built on a 4-point striking system (2 punches and 2 kicks), while Muay Thai uses an 8-point striking system that includes knee strikes, elbow strikes, and upper body grappling that’s referred to as the “full clinch.” Because of this, Kickboxers often fight from a distance, while Muay Thai artists move in and out of their opponent’s pocket. ",{"type":1223,"content":1230},[1231,1235],{"type":718,"content":1232},[1233],{"text":1234,"type":722},"Movement - Thai fighters tend to move at a more even pace—their foundational footwork movement is a forward 1-2-3 march called the Yang Sam Khum that keeps their feet flat-footed and their head centerline. ",{"type":718,"content":1236},[1237],{"text":1238,"type":722},"In contrast, Kickboxers stay on the balls of their feet and bounce and circle around the ring. Kickboxers move in and out of the striker zone at a lightning-fast pace, cutting angles with their footwork to set up and doge attacks.",{"type":1223,"content":1240},[1241,1245,1249],{"type":718,"content":1242},[1243],{"text":1244,"type":722},"Stance - If a Muay Thai fighter and a Kickboxer are facing each other in a ring (say, in a UFC or Bellator Mixed Martial Arts fight), they’re going to hold their bodies very differently. ",{"type":718,"content":1246},[1247],{"text":1248,"type":722},"The Muay Thai fighter will be standing flat on their feet, hips facing their opponent, hands at their temples to block strikes. ",{"type":718,"content":1250},[1251],{"text":1252,"type":722},"The Kickboxer will be bouncing on their feet with one foot significantly ahead of the other, creating a bladed stance that turns the side of their torso towards their opponent. Their hands will likely be a little lower, as Kickboxers fight from a distance. ",{"type":1223,"content":1254},[1255,1259,1263],{"type":718,"content":1256},[1257],{"text":1258,"type":722},"Kicks - Kicks to the body and head are cornerstones of both Muay Thai and Kickboxing…but not all kicks are created equal. ",{"type":718,"content":1260},[1261],{"text":1262,"type":722},"In Muay Thai, fighters kick by turning their hips and landing with the lower shin. They don’t bend their knee, but rather keep the leg relaxed until the moment of impact, resulting in a powerhouse of a kick that can feel and sound like the crack of a baseball bat. It’s because of this force that Muay Thai artists are trained to check their opponent’s kicks to prevent serious damage to their legs. ",{"type":718,"content":1264},[1265],{"text":1266,"type":722},"Kickboxers, on the other hand, hinge from the knee and lift the leg up to strike with the foot rather than the shin. Because pure kickboxing fights are often scored by points, fighters are motivated to deliver rapid-fire kicks that may not knock out their opponent but will rack up points for strikes. In American Kickboxing, fighters are not allowed to throw kicks to their opponent’s thighs or calves. 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",{"text":877,"type":722,"marks":1298},[1299],{"type":731,"attrs":1300},{"href":881,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"custom":1301,"target":734,"linktype":13},{},{"text":1303,"type":722}," has everything you need to work out on your schedule, with premium boxing equipment and hundreds of on-demand strength, conditioning, kickboxing, boxing, core, and recovery classes led by real fighters. ",{"type":718,"content":1305},[1306],{"text":1307,"type":722},"As Mike Tyson said - “FightCamp is the next level of training!” ",{"name":468,"created_at":469,"published_at":470,"updated_at":471,"id":472,"uuid":473,"content":1309,"slug":468,"full_slug":570,"sort_by_date":48,"position":86,"tag_list":1314,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":572,"first_published_at":573,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1315,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":475,"name":476,"topics":1310,"component":118,"meta_info":1311,"meta_title":7,"block_image":1312,"cover_image":1313,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},[484,512,539],{"_uid":560,"title":561,"plugin":43,"description":562},{"id":564,"alt":565,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":565,"filename":566,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":568,"alt":565,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":565,"filename":569,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],"2022-12-15 00:00",{"_uid":1318,"title":1319,"plugin":43,"description":1320},"b30776cc-dcab-4fe0-a137-23ca8a6d22f4","Muay Thai vs Kickboxing: What's the Difference? | FightCamp","FightCamp is breaking down the history and techniques behind two powerhouse martial art forms. Learn the differences between Muay Thai and Kickboxing.",{"id":1322,"alt":1323,"name":7,"focus":7,"title":1323,"filename":1324,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50,"is_external_url":9},5623151,"FightCamp - Muay Thai vs Kickboxing: What's the Difference?","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/2400x990/4bd3c366bb/muay-thai-vs-kickboxing-whats-the-difference.png","We’re breaking down the history and techniques behind two powerhouse martial art forms. Learn the differences between Muay Thai and Kickboxing.",[],"muay-thai-vs-kickboxing-whats-the-difference","blogs/muay-thai-vs-kickboxing-whats-the-difference",-5150,[912],"e705bd57-2fb1-4f20-9ced-0c883acb726c",[],{"name":1334,"created_at":1335,"published_at":1336,"updated_at":1337,"id":1338,"uuid":1339,"content":1340,"slug":1518,"full_slug":1519,"sort_by_date":48,"position":1520,"tag_list":1521,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":913,"meta_data":48,"group_id":1522,"first_published_at":1523,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":916,"alternates":1524,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48},"The History Behind the Harvard Boxing Team","2023-01-24T19:41:35.902Z","2023-01-24T20:36:07.325Z","2023-01-24T20:36:07.347Z",251770439,"4f408938-0db6-4725-827c-74ede8c78135",{"_uid":1341,"faqs":1342,"title":1334,"topic":1355,"author":1370,"content":1371,"category":1500,"schedule":1508,"component":898,"meta_info":1509,"cover_image":1513,"description":1516,"contributors":1517},"7ae8aea5-f530-4a6c-8ccf-dcb2ff4044c2",[1343,1347,1351],{"_uid":1344,"answer":1345,"question":1346,"component":670},"a9893bec-e299-4870-9d92-f8226b3491c0","The Harvard Boxing program dates to 1874 when future president Teddy Roosevelt was a student. Roosevelt is one of the first high-profile members of the Harvard Boxing Club. Other prestigious names who were in the ring after class include President JFK and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Norman Miller.\n\nNot many people realize how badass these guys really were. Before JFK was President, he was a World War II hero. Teddy Roosevelt was the leader of the Rough Riders, the most famous American regiment in the Spanish-American War of 1898. He survived the infamous San Juan Hill death trap by leading 500 men headfirst into a charge that ultimately won the battle.\n\nIn another demonstration of pure grit, Roosevelt finished a campaign speech with a bullet wound after being shot. Roosevelt also famously had a boxing ring in the White House where he would spar regularly. During one heated bout, he got hit in the eye and tore his retina, eventually losing vision in that eye.","When did the Harvard boxing program start?",{"_uid":1348,"answer":1349,"question":1350,"component":670},"9fc8f069-63e4-44ec-b255-50678bc91603","Fast forward to 1937, and college boxing had become a big deal at Harvard. Boxing was at the same level as all the major collegiate sports. The typical opponents were Harvard rivals at the time including MIT, Yale, and Dartmouth.\n\nIt was around this time that both JFK and Norman Mailer were attending Harvard and were part of the boxing program. Many view this time as something of a Golden Era for the Harvard Boxing Team.\n\nIn 1941, a year after JFK graduated, the U.S. entered World War II. At that time, Harvard made it mandatory for all undergraduates to participate in intercollegiate boxing training as a way of improving their wartime fitness.\n\nTo bolster the program, Harvard brought in the legendary boxing champion Tommy Rawson. He led the program well into his 90s. In the 1940s and ‘50s, many of these collegiate matches would draw crowds of 10,000 people. In college sports popularity, this made boxing second only to football at that time.","Was JFK on the Harvard boxing team?",{"_uid":1352,"answer":1353,"question":1354,"component":670},"e7265ce2-f47c-4aae-bde8-0687813b47a1","In 1960, following the death of a university student from injuries received in the ring, the NCAA made the decision to do away with boxing. This is even though football has seen similar tragedies over the years – and is scientifically proven to be more dangerous than boxing.\n\nAfter the ban and up to today, the Harvard Boxing Club still exists as an unofficial sports club. It still functions, but its popularity pales in comparison to other college sports.\n\nTommy's opinion, not preparing young men and women for life by introducing them to martial arts is far more dangerous. What could we be if we readily embraced what Teddy Roosevelt called ‘the strenuous life’? It’s that brand of rugged individualism that the World War II generation was known for and that has been the driving force behind every great boxing champion that has ever lived.\n\nEvery great boxing champion was propelled forward by their ability to fight through adversity, to sacrifice, to work hard, and their ability to excel from within.","Why did the NCAA remove boxing as an official sport from universities?",{"name":534,"created_at":535,"published_at":536,"updated_at":537,"id":538,"uuid":539,"content":1356,"slug":534,"full_slug":553,"sort_by_date":48,"position":554,"tag_list":1368,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":556,"first_published_at":557,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1369,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":541,"name":542,"category":1357,"component":39,"meta_info":1365,"block_image":1366,"cover_image":1367,"internal_notes":7},{"name":468,"created_at":469,"published_at":470,"updated_at":471,"id":472,"uuid":473,"content":1358,"slug":468,"full_slug":570,"sort_by_date":48,"position":86,"tag_list":1363,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":572,"first_published_at":573,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1364,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":475,"name":476,"topics":1359,"component":118,"meta_info":1360,"meta_title":7,"block_image":1361,"cover_image":1362,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},[484,512,539],{"_uid":560,"title":561,"plugin":43,"description":562},{"id":564,"alt":565,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":565,"filename":566,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":568,"alt":565,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":565,"filename":569,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],{"_uid":544,"title":545,"plugin":43,"description":546},{"id":548,"alt":542,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":542,"filename":549,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":551,"alt":542,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":542,"filename":552,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],"af072dfe-c327-43fa-a249-7ec8215f65da",{"type":715,"content":1372},[1373,1377,1391,1405,1410,1414,1418,1422,1427,1431,1435,1439,1443,1448,1452,1456,1460,1464,1469,1483,1487,1497],{"type":718,"content":1374},[1375],{"text":1376,"type":722},"What do Teddy Roosevelt, John F. Kennedy, and American novelist Norman Mailer have in common? Better yet, how did an Ivy League school more commonly known for Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, Nobel laureates, award-winning scientists, and presidents start one of the most historically significant boxing programs in this country’s history?",{"type":718,"content":1378},[1379,1381,1389],{"text":1380,"type":722},"Former U.S. national boxing team member and FightCamp co-founder ",{"text":1382,"type":722,"marks":1383},"Tommy Duquette",[1384,1388],{"type":731,"attrs":1385},{"href":1386,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"custom":1387,"target":734,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/training/fightcamp-trainer-spotlight-tommy-duquette","[object Object]",{"type":736},{"text":1390,"type":722}," is shedding some light on a time when one of the most prestigious educational institutions recognized the importance of martial arts.",{"type":758,"attrs":1392},{"id":1393,"body":1394},"50b3f355-a1bc-4e8e-841c-5cd2138dc9ba",[1395],{"_uid":1396,"link":1397,"image":1399,"title":1403,"component":1404},"i-30eaff2d-2a3a-4480-8605-713c2474fb6c",{"id":7,"url":1398,"target":734,"linktype":13,"fieldtype":14,"cached_url":1398},"https://youtu.be/RZG2IXyTJWo",{"id":1400,"alt":1401,"name":7,"focus":7,"title":1401,"filename":1402,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50,"is_external_url":9},6979172,"FightCamp - History of the Harvard Boxing Team","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1244x700/b1040699a4/history-of-the-harvard-boxing-team-fightcamp-360.png","The History of the Harvard Boxing Team | FightCamp 360","image_video_link",{"type":740,"attrs":1406,"content":1407},{"level":742},[1408],{"text":1409,"type":722},"School of Badassery",{"type":718,"content":1411},[1412],{"text":1413,"type":722},"The Harvard Boxing program dates to 1874 when future president Teddy Roosevelt was a student. Roosevelt is one of the first high-profile members of the Harvard Boxing Club. Other prestigious names who were in the ring after class include President JFK and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Norman Miller.",{"type":718,"content":1415},[1416],{"text":1417,"type":722},"Not many people realize how badass these guys really were. Before JFK was President, he was a World War II hero. Teddy Roosevelt was the leader of the Rough Riders, the most famous American regiment in the Spanish-American War of 1898. He survived the infamous San Juan Hill death trap by leading 500 men headfirst into a charge that ultimately won the battle.",{"type":718,"content":1419},[1420],{"text":1421,"type":722},"In another demonstration of pure grit, Roosevelt finished a campaign speech with a bullet wound after being shot. Roosevelt also famously had a boxing ring in the White House where he would spar regularly. During one heated bout, he got hit in the eye and tore his retina, eventually losing vision in that eye.",{"type":740,"attrs":1423,"content":1424},{"level":742},[1425],{"text":1426,"type":722},"Battle of the Ivy Leagues",{"type":718,"content":1428},[1429],{"text":1430,"type":722},"Fast forward to 1937, and college boxing had become a big deal at Harvard. Boxing was at the same level as all the major collegiate sports. The typical opponents were Harvard rivals at the time including MIT, Yale, and Dartmouth.",{"type":718,"content":1432},[1433],{"text":1434,"type":722},"It was around this time that both JFK and Norman Mailer were attending Harvard and were part of the boxing program. Many view this time as something of a Golden Era for the Harvard Boxing Team.",{"type":718,"content":1436},[1437],{"text":1438,"type":722},"In 1941, a year after JFK graduated, the U.S. entered World War II. At that time, Harvard made it mandatory for all undergraduates to participate in intercollegiate boxing training as a way of improving their wartime fitness.",{"type":718,"content":1440},[1441],{"text":1442,"type":722},"To bolster the program, Harvard brought in the legendary boxing champion Tommy Rawson. He led the program well into his 90s. In the 1940s and ‘50s, many of these collegiate matches would draw crowds of 10,000 people. In college sports popularity, this made boxing second only to football at that time.",{"type":740,"attrs":1444,"content":1445},{"level":742},[1446],{"text":1447,"type":722},"All Good Things",{"type":718,"content":1449},[1450],{"text":1451,"type":722},"In 1960, following the death of a university student from injuries received in the ring, the NCAA made the decision to do away with boxing. This is even though football has seen similar tragedies over the years – and is scientifically proven to be more dangerous than boxing.",{"type":718,"content":1453},[1454],{"text":1455,"type":722},"After the ban and up to today, the Harvard Boxing Club still exists as an unofficial sports club. It still functions, but its popularity pales in comparison to other college sports.",{"type":718,"content":1457},[1458],{"text":1459,"type":722},"Tommy's opinion, not preparing young men and women for life by introducing them to martial arts is far more dangerous. What could we be if we readily embraced what Teddy Roosevelt called ‘the strenuous life’? It’s that brand of rugged individualism that the World War II generation was known for and that has been the driving force behind every great boxing champion that has ever lived.",{"type":718,"content":1461},[1462],{"text":1463,"type":722},"Every great boxing champion was propelled forward by their ability to fight through adversity, to sacrifice, to work hard, and their ability to excel from within.",{"type":740,"attrs":1465,"content":1466},{"level":742},[1467],{"text":1468,"type":722},"Importance of Youth Boxing",{"type":718,"content":1470},[1471,1473,1481],{"text":1472,"type":722},"At FightCamp, it’s our mission to inspire the fighter within. We believe that the fighting spirit, when harnessed properly, is an innate human characteristic that can help individuals grow, overcome, and excel in life. We help you exercise that primal side. In fact, we even have several ",{"text":1474,"type":722,"marks":1475},"young people",[1476,1480],{"type":731,"attrs":1477},{"href":1478,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"custom":1479,"target":734,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/fight-news/meet-brody-aka-beast-kid-the-next-generation-of-boxing",{},{"type":736},{"text":1482,"type":722}," who have started doing FightCamp workouts with their parents. Many have gone on to compete and win amateur boxing matches. ",{"type":740,"attrs":1484,"content":1485},{"level":742},[1486],{"text":871,"type":722},{"type":718,"content":1488},[1489,1490,1496],{"text":875,"type":722},{"text":877,"type":722,"marks":1491},[1492,1495],{"type":731,"attrs":1493},{"href":881,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"custom":1494,"target":734,"linktype":13},{},{"type":736},{"text":884,"type":722},{"type":718,"content":1498},[1499],{"text":888,"type":722},{"name":468,"created_at":469,"published_at":470,"updated_at":471,"id":472,"uuid":473,"content":1501,"slug":468,"full_slug":570,"sort_by_date":48,"position":86,"tag_list":1506,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":572,"first_published_at":573,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1507,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":475,"name":476,"topics":1502,"component":118,"meta_info":1503,"meta_title":7,"block_image":1504,"cover_image":1505,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},[484,512,539],{"_uid":560,"title":561,"plugin":43,"description":562},{"id":564,"alt":565,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":565,"filename":566,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":568,"alt":565,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":565,"filename":569,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],"2023-01-26 00:00",{"_uid":1510,"title":1511,"plugin":43,"description":1512},"072ac0f5-9b77-4ef1-bb46-05dce787c3a3","The History Behind the Harvard Boxing Team | FightCamp","Harvard is known for Pulitzer Prize-winning authors, Nobel Laureates, and presidents. 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Find out how this prestigious school was once known for its boxing team.",[],"the-history-behind-the-harvard-boxing-team","blogs/the-history-behind-the-harvard-boxing-team",-5710,[912],"f4859cc0-5f42-442c-b3d4-7300f3cbcee7","2023-01-24T20:26:29.623Z",[],{"name":1526,"created_at":1527,"published_at":1528,"updated_at":1529,"id":1530,"uuid":1531,"content":1532,"slug":1740,"full_slug":1741,"sort_by_date":48,"position":1742,"tag_list":1743,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":913,"meta_data":48,"group_id":1744,"first_published_at":1745,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":916,"alternates":1746,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48},"Celebrating 5 of Boxing’s Legendary Black Boxers","2022-02-15T09:48:33.185Z","2022-09-26T19:53:56.978Z","2022-09-26T19:53:57.014Z",108711621,"7370a6f1-eefd-47a4-9ae4-a538d5d30766",{"_uid":1533,"faqs":1534,"title":1526,"topic":1559,"author":969,"content":1574,"category":1724,"schedule":1732,"component":898,"meta_info":1733,"cover_image":1736,"description":1735,"contributors":1739},"c68c0a91-72b3-4bd5-8357-2fadbbe46101",[1535,1539,1543,1547,1551,1555],{"_uid":1536,"answer":1537,"question":1538,"component":670},"d11260f6-65ba-4266-a4e0-9acf3aebd78e","Here is a list of five (5) legendary black boxers:\n1. Jack (John Arthur) Johnson\n2. Joe Louis (Joseph Louis Barrow)\n3. Sugar Ray Robinson (Walker Smith, Jr.)\n4. Joe Frazier (Joseph William Frazier)\n5. Muhammad Ali","Who are some of boxing's legendary black boxers?",{"_uid":1540,"answer":1541,"question":1542,"component":670},"14e7a9d5-82dc-467b-a180-21276bd81596","Jack Johnson became the first ever black heavyweight champion on December 26, 1908, defeating the ‘Great White Hope’ James J. Jeffries in the ‘Fight of the Century’. Known for his tremendous power and fighting tenacity in the ring, he was an important figure in boxing and in American culture. He ran a successful desegregated nightclub, but fell into controversy for marrying a white woman and for his generally unapologetic attitude. Despite the injustices he faced, he was still a proud and upstanding man, and his legacy inspires many of today's fighters, as well as the other boxers on this list, to greatness.","Who was Jack (John Arthur) Johnson?",{"_uid":1544,"answer":1545,"question":1546,"component":670},"b67cf745-fbda-45eb-a677-2913fa024950","Often credited with inventing the modern straight punch, Joe Louis was extremely ahead of his time inside the ring. If you watch his footwork, you can see his movements were calculated, calm, and as small as possible, much like many of today’s modern boxers. Defeating German boxer Max Schmeling is arguably one of his most historic fights, as it elevated him to the status of National hero during World War II. However, Louis did face incredible racial discrimination. The government credited charitable fights used to raise money for the war effort to Louis’ own income, therefore leaving him in debt and forcing the then-retired Louis back into the ring in 1951. Through all of this however, Louis remained, by all accounts, a good and generous man, and was able to live comfortably towards the end of his life thanks to help from friends.","Who was Joe Louis (Joseph Louis Barrow)?",{"_uid":1548,"answer":1549,"question":1550,"component":670},"bf40ba9a-92c5-4c6c-8998-6b8eec2fbfcd","Widely regarded as the greatest pound-for-pound boxer of all time, Sugar Ray Robinson was the very definition of a modern boxer-puncher. He was fast, slick, powerful, and fearless in the ring. With an incredible ending record of 174 (109 KO) wins to only 19 defeats (almost all of which came far past his prime), he certainly has one of the most impressive professional records of all time. His history as a man is also impressive. When he heard that black soldiers would not be allowed to attend, he courageously refused to box in exhibitions to entertain the military.","Who was Sugar Ray Robinson (Walker Smith, Jr.)?",{"_uid":1552,"answer":1553,"question":1554,"component":670},"864b01d2-a54d-40db-b0de-913b6a82f72e","After moving to Philadelphia from the south in 1961, Smokin’ Joe Frazier quickly became one of the heavyweight greats with his fearless come-forward style and his likable and humble personality. The highlight of his career came with his defeat of a young Muhammad Ali, and he continued to fight the best, earning the love and respect of many for his courageous conduct in the ring. Even with his losses to George Foreman and his rematch losses to Muhammad Ali he still remains one of the legends in the sport.","Who was Joe Frazier (Joseph William Frazier)?",{"_uid":1556,"answer":1557,"question":1558,"component":670},"a97eb53f-e92e-4650-83bf-c1952bd67eec","Muhammad Ali is often credited as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time, as well as being widely recognized as one of the most influential sports figures of the 20th Century. From his flamboyant trash talk to his flashy footwork and the Ali Shuffle, he clearly has had an impact on the sport. Many of today’s boxers mimic the moves and boxing techniques he pioneered during his reign as heavyweight champion. With wins over Joe Frazier, George Foreman, and Floyd Patterson, he certainly achieved success in an incredibly talented heavyweight era. That, coupled with his political activism and innate charisma, served to make him well-deserving of his nickname “The Greatest”.","Who was Muhammad Ali?",{"name":534,"created_at":535,"published_at":536,"updated_at":537,"id":538,"uuid":539,"content":1560,"slug":534,"full_slug":553,"sort_by_date":48,"position":554,"tag_list":1572,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":556,"first_published_at":557,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1573,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":541,"name":542,"category":1561,"component":39,"meta_info":1569,"block_image":1570,"cover_image":1571,"internal_notes":7},{"name":468,"created_at":469,"published_at":470,"updated_at":471,"id":472,"uuid":473,"content":1562,"slug":468,"full_slug":570,"sort_by_date":48,"position":86,"tag_list":1567,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":572,"first_published_at":573,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1568,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":475,"name":476,"topics":1563,"component":118,"meta_info":1564,"meta_title":7,"block_image":1565,"cover_image":1566,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},[484,512,539],{"_uid":560,"title":561,"plugin":43,"description":562},{"id":564,"alt":565,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":565,"filename":566,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":568,"alt":565,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":565,"filename":569,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],{"_uid":544,"title":545,"plugin":43,"description":546},{"id":548,"alt":542,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":542,"filename":549,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":551,"alt":542,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":542,"filename":552,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],{"type":715,"content":1575},[1576,1580,1585,1591,1607,1611,1617,1631,1635,1641,1655,1658,1664,1679,1683,1689,1703,1715,1720],{"type":718,"content":1577},[1578],{"text":1579,"type":722},"The history of African Americans in the sport of boxing is full of era-defining fighters. As we celebrate Black History Month, we are looking back at five (5) of boxing’s legendary black boxers and their accomplishments, their contributions to the sport, and the fights they faced, both inside and outside of the ring.",{"type":740,"attrs":1581,"content":1582},{"level":742},[1583],{"text":1584,"type":722},"5 of Boxing’s Greatest Black Boxers",{"type":740,"attrs":1586,"content":1587},{"level":748},[1588,1590],{"text":1589,"type":722},"1. Jack (John Arthur) Johnson",{"type":977},{"type":758,"attrs":1592},{"id":1593,"body":1594},"4898a25f-9338-4019-a0a2-68be57c69547",[1595],{"_uid":1596,"image":1597,"component":770,"copyright_details":1601},"i-4dee7ba7-feb4-4cc4-afb4-a52352762f46",{"id":1598,"alt":1599,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":1599,"filename":1600,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3870554,"Jack Johnson","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1100x1100/d44e34b2de/jack_johnson.png",[1602],{"_uid":1603,"link":1604,"title":1606,"component":995},"bab65cfa-61d6-4bd7-9b5d-72a527aff9f7",{"id":7,"url":1605,"linktype":13,"fieldtype":14,"cached_url":1605},"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack_Johnson_(boxer)","Wikipedia",{"type":718,"content":1608},[1609],{"text":1610,"type":722},"Jack Johnson became the first ever black heavyweight champion on December 26, 1908, defeating the ‘Great White Hope’ James J. Jeffries in the ‘Fight of the Century’. Known for his tremendous power and fighting tenacity in the ring, he was an important figure in boxing and in American culture. He ran a successful desegregated nightclub, but fell into controversy for marrying a Caucasian woman and for his generally unapologetic attitude. Despite the injustices he faced, he was still a proud and upstanding man, and his legacy inspires many of today's fighters, as well as the other boxers on this list, to greatness.",{"type":740,"attrs":1612,"content":1613},{"level":748},[1614,1616],{"text":1615,"type":722},"2. Joe Louis (Joseph Louis Barrow)",{"type":977},{"type":758,"attrs":1618},{"id":1593,"body":1619},[1620],{"_uid":1621,"image":1622,"component":770,"copyright_details":1626},"i-b7854925-fbd1-4648-85bd-d2c3de4b593a",{"id":1623,"alt":1624,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":1624,"filename":1625,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3870557,"Joe Louis","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1100x1100/3f97cc4b73/joe_louis.png",[1627],{"_uid":1628,"link":1629,"title":1606,"component":995},"c9be4b05-7a57-44bb-b5a0-f63f9d666331",{"id":7,"url":1630,"linktype":13,"fieldtype":14,"cached_url":1630},"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joe_Louis",{"type":718,"content":1632},[1633],{"text":1634,"type":722},"Often credited with inventing the modern straight punch, Joe Louis was extremely ahead of his time inside the ring. If you watch his footwork, you can see his movements were calculated, calm, and as small as possible, much like many of today’s modern boxers. Defeating German boxer Max Schmeling is arguably one of his most historic fights, as it elevated him to the status of National Hero during World War II. However, Louis did face incredible racial discrimination. The government credited charitable fights used to raise money for the war effort to Louis’ own income, therefore leaving him in debt and forcing the then-retired Louis back into the ring in 1951. Through all of this Louis remained, by all accounts, a good and generous man and was able to live comfortably towards the end of his life thanks to help from friends.",{"type":740,"attrs":1636,"content":1637},{"level":748},[1638,1640],{"text":1639,"type":722},"3. Sugar Ray Robinson (Walker Smith, Jr.)",{"type":977},{"type":758,"attrs":1642},{"id":1593,"body":1643},[1644],{"_uid":1645,"image":1646,"component":770,"copyright_details":1650},"i-af2e079f-f45a-4bae-8350-5e1aee69f3a3",{"id":1647,"alt":1648,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":1648,"filename":1649,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3870560,"Sugar Ray Robinson","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1100x1100/bcd73d4a5d/sugar_ray_robinson.png",[1651],{"_uid":1652,"link":1653,"title":1606,"component":995},"be99bcea-cd57-4742-9fe9-72a595ddac27",{"id":7,"url":1654,"linktype":13,"fieldtype":14,"cached_url":1654},"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sugar_Ray_Robinson",{"type":718,"content":1656},[1657],{"text":1549,"type":722},{"type":740,"attrs":1659,"content":1660},{"level":748},[1661,1663],{"text":1662,"type":722},"4. 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The highlight of his career came with his defeat of a young Muhammad Ali, and he continued to fight the best, earning the love and respect of many for his courageous conduct in the ring. Even with his losses to George Foreman and his rematch losses to Muhammad Ali, he still remains one of the legends in the sport.",{"type":740,"attrs":1684,"content":1685},{"level":748},[1686,1688],{"text":1687,"type":722},"5. Muhammad Ali",{"type":977},{"type":758,"attrs":1690},{"id":1593,"body":1691},[1692],{"_uid":1693,"image":1694,"component":770,"copyright_details":1698},"i-7622e977-326a-4241-a209-8f8938403f25",{"id":1695,"alt":1696,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":1696,"filename":1697,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3870562,"Muhammad Ali","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1100x1100/fa30e4ae3d/muhammad_ali.png",[1699],{"_uid":1700,"link":1701,"title":1678,"component":995},"62090e2b-00f8-4a8d-b29b-2f73771fc367",{"id":7,"url":1702,"linktype":13,"fieldtype":14,"cached_url":1702},"https://www.biography.com/athlete/muhammad-ali",{"type":718,"content":1704},[1705,1707,1713],{"text":1706,"type":722},"Muhammad Ali is often credited as the greatest heavyweight boxer of all time, as well as being widely recognized as one of the most influential sports figures of the 20th Century. From his flamboyant trash talk to his flashy footwork and the ",{"text":1708,"type":722,"marks":1709},"Ali Shuffle",[1710],{"type":731,"attrs":1711},{"href":1712,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":734,"linktype":13},"https://youtu.be/GZVYh5md9vw",{"text":1714,"type":722},", he clearly has had an impact on the sport. Many of today’s boxers mimic the moves and boxing techniques he pioneered during his reign as heavyweight champion. With wins over Joe Frazier, George Foreman, and Floyd Patterson, he certainly achieved success in an incredibly talented heavyweight era. That, coupled with his political activism and innate charisma, served to make him well-deserving of his nickname “The Greatest”.",{"type":740,"attrs":1716,"content":1717},{"level":742},[1718],{"text":1719,"type":722},"Learning From The Legends",{"type":718,"content":1721},[1722],{"text":1723,"type":722},"The history of African Americans in boxing is rich and full of stories of brave men and women overcoming adversity. It’s also full of amazing athletes that truly define entire generations of the sport. While we only recognized a few of these fighters here, there are many others whose legacies and achievements continue to shape and inspire the newest generation of fighters to always answer the bell, no matter what challenger is waiting in the other corner.",{"name":468,"created_at":469,"published_at":470,"updated_at":471,"id":472,"uuid":473,"content":1725,"slug":468,"full_slug":570,"sort_by_date":48,"position":86,"tag_list":1730,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":572,"first_published_at":573,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1731,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":475,"name":476,"topics":1726,"component":118,"meta_info":1727,"meta_title":7,"block_image":1728,"cover_image":1729,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},[484,512,539],{"_uid":560,"title":561,"plugin":43,"description":562},{"id":564,"alt":565,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":565,"filename":566,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":568,"alt":565,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":565,"filename":569,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],"2022-02-21 00:00",{"_uid":1734,"title":1526,"plugin":43,"description":1735},"b8893154-046d-42e7-8cb3-5cc58481fe7b","Boxing is a sport of champions & legends. As we celebrate Black History Month, we look back on five (5) African American boxers who made an impact in the sport.",{"id":1737,"alt":1526,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":1526,"filename":1738,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3870548,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/2400x990/7b434adbc1/celebrating-5-of-boxings-legendary-black-boxers.png",[],"celebrating-5-of-boxings-legendary-black-boxers","blogs/celebrating-5-of-boxings-legendary-black-boxers",-3780,[912],"4c53c737-10a7-490e-9f88-664aa3051a30","2022-02-21T02:10:00.000Z",[],{"name":1748,"created_at":1749,"published_at":1750,"updated_at":1751,"id":1752,"uuid":1753,"content":1754,"slug":1920,"full_slug":1921,"sort_by_date":48,"position":1922,"tag_list":1923,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":913,"meta_data":48,"group_id":1924,"first_published_at":1925,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":916,"alternates":1926,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48},"Understanding Boxing & MMA Fight Nights","2022-03-31T16:46:14.805Z","2022-09-26T19:52:57.759Z","2022-09-26T19:52:57.790Z",120485573,"54cfee2d-04fc-4e64-b2f5-c5919fa99c3c",{"_uid":1755,"faqs":1756,"title":1748,"topic":1781,"author":696,"content":1796,"category":1902,"schedule":1910,"component":898,"meta_info":1911,"cover_image":1915,"description":1914,"contributors":1919},"3fcdbf27-3337-499d-bf5e-4cbd9e79686b",[1757,1761,1765,1769,1773,1777],{"_uid":1758,"answer":1759,"question":1760,"component":670},"3f65e198-dae7-4562-a717-b1f7c791b78d","Whether you prefer traditional stand-up boxing or mixed martial arts, here are five things I learned about Fight Night that helped me enjoy it even more.\n1. There’s More Than One Way To Win a Fight\n2. Knockout vs. Technical Knockout\n3. Certain Moves Are Illegal\n4. Touching Gloves Is a Sign of Respect\n5. The Person Moving The Most May Not Be The Person Winning","What are some tips for understanding Fight Night?",{"_uid":1762,"answer":1763,"question":1764,"component":670},"c0d5b1c6-1811-4d03-a4e7-0d6f47d04507","Fights are scheduled for either 3 or 5 five-minute rounds, and if both fighters are still standing at the end of those rounds, the decision will go to the three judges, who will judge each fighter based on time spent in a dominant position, the number of significant strikes, takedowns, and overall performance.\n\nBut boxers can always win by Knockout, Technical Knockout, or Doctor’s Stoppage, which is when a ringside medical professional deems one fighter unfit to continue fighting because of damage sustained in the ring. In MMA, they can also win via Submission, which is when their opponent “taps out” by tapping their hand against the body of the other fighter. This usually occurs when a fighter is dominating their opponent using wrestling or Jiu Jitsu techniques.","1. There’s More Than One Way To Win a Fight",{"_uid":1766,"answer":1767,"question":1768,"component":670},"880b7ebb-88bd-4529-939e-fb7d7ba7a61f","The term “Knockout” can mean different things depending on the sport. In boxing, a Knockout occurs when one fighter is knocked to the ground and does not return to their feet within ten seconds (counted by the referee). A Technical Knockout is when a referee determines that a fighter has been rendered unable to properly defend themselves. This could happen when a fighter is being punched incessantly and isn’t blocking their face for protection. It could also happen if they are unsteady on their feet after a strike or series of strikes. Oftentimes you can identify a Technical Knockout by the lack of defense or a glazed look in the fighter’s eyes that indicates they aren’t coherent.","What is the difference between a knockout and a technical knockout in a fight?",{"_uid":1770,"answer":1771,"question":1772,"component":670},"67c0172f-e824-41ab-95fc-a1f9f58fd89b","In a traditional boxing match, you cannot hit below the belt, hold, trip, kick, headbutt, wrestle, bite, spit on, or push your opponent. At first glance, it might seem like there are no rules in MMA, but the sport has carefully designated specific kinds of strikes as illegal to protect the fighters. These illegal moves include: glove holding, eye pokes, crotch shots, punches to the back of the head, 12-6 elbows (slamming an elbow directly down, as if from 12 to 6 on a clock), and kicks or knees to the head of a downed opponent.\n\nIf a fighter executes an illegal strike or pokes their opponent in the eye, the referee may stop the fight to have the doctor check for significant damage, and may even issue a warning to the offending fighter. If a fighter is warned twice, the referee may deduct a point from their score.","3. Certain Moves Are Illegal",{"_uid":1774,"answer":1775,"question":1776,"component":670},"4eeb68dd-e1cf-4054-9420-a3d80f9a1b93","Right before a fight begins, you’ll hear the referee say, “Protect yourself at all times.” But then you might see the two opponents reach out a hand and touch each other’s gloves. The first time I saw this, I was so confused. Did they both throw bad punches and block each other? Touching gloves at the beginning of a fight and even the beginning of every round is a sign of respect between fighters, and it also signals that each opponent is ready. That being said, you won’t always see this happen if there’s a strong sense of rivalry or bad blood between fighters. And some less sportsmanlike fighters will even take advantage of the glove-touching tradition to catch their opponent off guard.","What does it mean when two fighters touch gloves?",{"_uid":1778,"answer":1779,"question":1780,"component":670},"c10cc659-8b27-49f4-98bc-02ca2ff0c99a","If the fight goes to a judges’ decision, then significant strikes will be a huge factor in who wins and who loses. Just because a fighter has been jabbing nonstop doesn’t mean that a) those jabs were actually hitting their opponent, or b) those jabs were doing damage. Easy, gentle strikes are not considered significant. So if one person is throwing a million gentle loose and ineffective strikes, and the other is throwing half the number of strikes, but they’re powerful, the judges will likely determine the more powerful exhibitor to be the winner.","5. The Person Moving The Most May Not Be The Person Winning",{"name":534,"created_at":535,"published_at":536,"updated_at":537,"id":538,"uuid":539,"content":1782,"slug":534,"full_slug":553,"sort_by_date":48,"position":554,"tag_list":1794,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":556,"first_published_at":557,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1795,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":541,"name":542,"category":1783,"component":39,"meta_info":1791,"block_image":1792,"cover_image":1793,"internal_notes":7},{"name":468,"created_at":469,"published_at":470,"updated_at":471,"id":472,"uuid":473,"content":1784,"slug":468,"full_slug":570,"sort_by_date":48,"position":86,"tag_list":1789,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":572,"first_published_at":573,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1790,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":475,"name":476,"topics":1785,"component":118,"meta_info":1786,"meta_title":7,"block_image":1787,"cover_image":1788,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},[484,512,539],{"_uid":560,"title":561,"plugin":43,"description":562},{"id":564,"alt":565,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":565,"filename":566,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":568,"alt":565,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":565,"filename":569,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],{"_uid":544,"title":545,"plugin":43,"description":546},{"id":548,"alt":542,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":542,"filename":549,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":551,"alt":542,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":542,"filename":552,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],{"type":715,"content":1797},[1798,1802,1806,1810,1815,1819,1823,1827,1832,1844,1848,1852,1856,1861,1865,1869,1872,1877,1889,1893],{"type":718,"content":1799},[1800],{"text":1801,"type":722},"I’ll never forget the first time I watched a professional fight. The electricity of punches being exchanged like rapid fire, and the blur of vicious kicks and hook shots flashing across the television screen, punctuated by the roar of the crowd and the spray of blood through the ring. My adrenaline was instantly through the roof. Fights have a way of grabbing you by the throat and never letting go.",{"type":718,"content":1803},[1804],{"text":1805,"type":722},"But even though I loved watching fights, it took me several Fight Nights to get a handle on what was happening in the ring. The sport was clearly more nuanced than I had realized. And I didn’t have any baseline knowledge about the scoring, judges, refs, or rules. I tried to listen closely to the ringside commentators and was constantly asking my husband to explain everything to me. But over time I started to pick it up, and now when we have friends over to watch the fights, I’m the one providing ringside commentary for them (or TV-side commentary, shall we say).",{"type":718,"content":1807},[1808],{"text":1809,"type":722},"Whether you prefer traditional stand-up boxing or mixed martial arts, here are five things I learned about Fight Night that helped me enjoy it even more.",{"type":740,"attrs":1811,"content":1812},{"level":742},[1813],{"text":1814,"type":722},"5 Tips For Enjoying Fight Night",{"type":740,"attrs":1816,"content":1817},{"level":748},[1818],{"text":1764,"type":722},{"type":718,"content":1820},[1821],{"text":1822,"type":722},"Fights are scheduled for either 3 or 5 five-minute rounds, and if both fighters are still standing at the end of those rounds, the decision will go to the three judges, who will judge each fighter based on time spent in a dominant position, the number of significant strikes, takedowns, and overall performance.",{"type":718,"content":1824},[1825],{"text":1826,"type":722},"But boxers can always win by Knockout, Technical Knockout, or Doctor’s Stoppage, which is when a ringside medical professional deems one fighter unfit to continue fighting because of damage sustained in the ring. In MMA, they can also win via Submission, which is when their opponent “taps out” by tapping their hand against the body of the other fighter. This usually occurs when a fighter is dominating their opponent using wrestling or Jiu Jitsu techniques.",{"type":740,"attrs":1828,"content":1829},{"level":748},[1830],{"text":1831,"type":722},"2. Knockout vs. Technical Knockout",{"type":718,"content":1833},[1834,1836,1842],{"text":1835,"type":722},"The term “Knockout” can mean different things depending on the sport. In boxing, a Knockout occurs when one fighter is ",{"text":1837,"type":722,"marks":1838},"knocked to the ground",[1839],{"type":731,"attrs":1840},{"href":1841,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":734,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/training/how-to-recover-from-a-knockdown-in-a-boxing-match",{"text":1843,"type":722}," and does not return to their feet within ten seconds (counted by the referee). A Technical Knockout is when a referee determines that a fighter has been rendered unable to properly defend themselves. This could happen when a fighter is being punched incessantly and isn’t blocking their face for protection. It could also happen if they are unsteady on their feet after a strike or series of strikes. Oftentimes you can identify a Technical Knockout by the lack of defense or a glazed look in the fighter’s eyes that indicates they aren’t coherent.",{"type":740,"attrs":1845,"content":1846},{"level":748},[1847],{"text":1772,"type":722},{"type":718,"content":1849},[1850],{"text":1851,"type":722},"In a traditional boxing match, you cannot hit below the belt, hold, trip, kick, headbutt, wrestle, bite, spit on, or push your opponent. At first glance, it might seem like there are no rules in MMA, but the sport has carefully designated specific kinds of strikes as illegal to protect the fighters. These illegal moves include: glove holding, eye pokes, crotch shots, punches to the back of the head, 12-6 elbows (slamming an elbow directly down, as if from 12 to 6 on a clock), and kicks or knees to the head of a downed opponent.",{"type":718,"content":1853},[1854],{"text":1855,"type":722},"If a fighter executes an illegal strike or pokes their opponent in the eye, the referee may stop the fight to have the doctor check for significant damage, and may even issue a warning to the offending fighter. If a fighter is warned twice, the referee may deduct a point from their score.",{"type":740,"attrs":1857,"content":1858},{"level":748},[1859],{"text":1860,"type":722},"4. Touching Gloves is a Sign of Respect",{"type":718,"content":1862},[1863],{"text":1864,"type":722},"Right before a fight begins, you’ll hear the referee say, “Protect yourself at all times.” But then you might see the two opponents reach out a hand and touch each other’s gloves. The first time I saw this, I was so confused. Did they both throw bad punches and block each other? Touching gloves at the beginning of a fight and even at the beginning of every round is a sign of respect between fighters, and it also signals that each opponent is ready. That being said, you won’t always see this happen if there’s a strong sense of rivalry or bad blood between fighters. And some less sportsmanlike fighters will even take advantage of the glove-touching tradition to catch their opponent off guard.",{"type":740,"attrs":1866,"content":1867},{"level":748},[1868],{"text":1780,"type":722},{"type":718,"content":1870},[1871],{"text":1779,"type":722},{"type":740,"attrs":1873,"content":1874},{"level":742},[1875],{"text":1876,"type":722},"Get In On The Action",{"type":718,"content":1878},[1879,1881,1887],{"text":1880,"type":722},"Fight Night is always more fun when you understand the action and can analyze it with friends over ",{"text":1882,"type":722,"marks":1883},"snacks",[1884],{"type":731,"attrs":1885},{"href":1886,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":734,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/wellness/a-fighters-guide-to-fight-night-game-day-snacking",{"text":1888,"type":722},", but even if you’re not a seasoned fan, you can still enjoy the sport! And if you’re not an experienced boxer, you can still get some fight action of your own with FightCamp.",{"type":740,"attrs":1890,"content":1891},{"level":742},[1892],{"text":871,"type":722},{"type":718,"content":1894},[1895,1896,1900],{"text":875,"type":722},{"text":877,"type":722,"marks":1897},[1898],{"type":731,"attrs":1899},{"href":881,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":734,"linktype":13},{"text":1901,"type":722}," has everything you need to work out on your schedule, with premium boxing equipment and hundreds of on-demand strength, conditioning, kickboxing, boxing, core, and recovery classes led by real fighters. As Mike Tyson said - “FightCamp is the next level of training!” ",{"name":468,"created_at":469,"published_at":470,"updated_at":471,"id":472,"uuid":473,"content":1903,"slug":468,"full_slug":570,"sort_by_date":48,"position":86,"tag_list":1908,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":572,"first_published_at":573,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1909,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":475,"name":476,"topics":1904,"component":118,"meta_info":1905,"meta_title":7,"block_image":1906,"cover_image":1907,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},[484,512,539],{"_uid":560,"title":561,"plugin":43,"description":562},{"id":564,"alt":565,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":565,"filename":566,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":568,"alt":565,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":565,"filename":569,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],"2022-06-23 00:00",{"_uid":1912,"title":1913,"plugin":43,"description":1914},"fa08661c-e4ba-450d-85e4-d7601e9352af","Understanding Boxing & MMA Fight Nights | FightCamp","Fight Night is always more fun when you know what’s going on in the ring. Here are 5 things to know to get the most out of watching a professional fight.",{"id":1916,"alt":1917,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":1917,"filename":1918,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},4406586,"Your Ultimate Guide To Understanding Fight Night","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/2400x990/9c0a3fa08c/your-ultimate-guide-to-understanding-fight-night.png",[],"understanding-boxing-mma-fight-nights","blogs/understanding-boxing-mma-fight-nights",-4240,[912],"c0196cd9-d7a1-4585-a730-7e7713095b3b","2022-06-23T00:00:00.000Z",[],{"name":1928,"created_at":1929,"published_at":1930,"updated_at":1931,"id":1932,"uuid":1933,"content":1934,"slug":2297,"full_slug":2298,"sort_by_date":48,"position":2299,"tag_list":2300,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":913,"meta_data":48,"group_id":2301,"first_published_at":2302,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":916,"alternates":2303,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48},"Who Punches Harder: Boxers or MMA Fighters?","2022-02-03T09:04:06.219Z","2022-09-26T19:54:12.803Z","2022-09-26T19:54:12.846Z",105192355,"52b747ae-43a8-4187-95c9-a3b56bbc788e",{"_uid":1935,"faqs":1936,"title":1928,"topic":1965,"author":1980,"content":1981,"category":2281,"schedule":2289,"component":898,"meta_info":2290,"cover_image":2293,"description":2292,"contributors":2296},"12944fc8-9125-46ef-afef-3568efb154db",[1937,1941,1945,1949,1953,1957,1961],{"_uid":1938,"answer":1939,"question":1940,"component":670},"d8050961-8ffb-4973-969a-e85d53f583fd","Here are the top knockout artists of all-time in MMA, based on knockout percentage:\n- Melvin Manhoef (Dutch Kickboxer) - 93.3%\n- Derrick Lewis (UFC) - 88.83%\n- Jimi Manuwa (UFC) - 88.23%\n- Mark Hunt (UFC) - 87.50%\n- Conor McGregor (UFC) - 81%\nHonorary MMA heavy hitters: Tyrone Sprong (K-1), Francis Ngannou (UFC), Badr Hari (K-1), Chuck Liddell (UFC), Wanderlei Silva (UFC), Alistair Overeem (K-1 & UFC)","Who are the top knockout artists of all-time in MMA (based on knockout percentage)?",{"_uid":1942,"answer":1943,"question":1944,"component":670},"8ba3e5ac-8000-407c-908b-26764da4edd8","Here are the top knockout artists of all-time in Boxing based on knockout percentage:\nEdwin Valeo - 100%\nDeontay Wilder - 95%\nGervonta Davis - 95%\nEarnie Shavers - 93%\nRocky Marciano - 88%\nHonorary Boxing heavy hitters: George Foreman, Shannon Briggs, Mike Tyson, Joe Frazier, Joe Lewis","Who are the top knockout artists of all-time in Boxing (based on knockout percentage)?",{"_uid":1946,"answer":1947,"question":1948,"component":670},"f4f2f77b-bd11-4994-8d05-4982fd00bdf8","Looking at the percentage of knockouts, Boxing has the highest percentage of fighters who are able to knock out their opponents. Does this translate to throwing the harder punches? Not necessarily. Boxers win via KO/TKO or a referee decision. In MMA fights, there is a third component to qualify a win: decisions via submissions. For this reason, MMA fighters have to spend a majority of their time learning and developing a ground game, which can take away time for strike training.","When it comes to top knockout artists, who punches harder: Boxers or MMA fighters?",{"_uid":1950,"answer":1951,"question":1952,"component":670},"d27a2f82-7cc3-439d-8e99-63ef52dd41eb","Another way to analyze the hardest punching fighters, would be to look at the fighters in the top echelon of each sport today. For Boxing, that would be Deontay Wilder and for MMA, Francis Ngannou of the UFC.\n\nWhile there may be plenty of debate amongst the fight community about who throws the hardest punch, currently the nod would go to Francis Ngannou.\n\nBack in 2018, while still on the climb to the top of the UFC heavyweight division, Ngannou visited the UFC Performance Institute where he put his legendary punching power to the test to see how much force his overhand right and off-balance uppercut punches produced. The results were staggering. His overhand right registered an astonishing 129,161 Franklin (f) units while his off-balance uppercut registered 122,000 Franklin units (The Franklin is a measurement of human force taking into account both the power and energy within an impact.) His speed power was measured to be 51.064 ft. lbs/sec which is equivalent to 92.84 HP, or the same as a compact-sized car. Both are still current World Records.\n\nNote: He shattered the previous record of 114,000 units held by Tyron Sprong (K-1).\n\nSo how does Deontay Wilder’s punch fare in comparison? That is often left up to debate. While he has been recorded punching a bar room punching machine (left-handed), this is usually an inaccurate measure of true punching power. There are a lot of people who would love to know exactly how much power he brings in his devastating right hand, but we may never know as there is no recorded event of him striking a PowerKube.\n\nOther fighters who, in their prime, could have been contenders for the hardest puncher of all-time are “Iron” Mike Tyson and Earnie Shavers.","What is power output and which fighters are in the top?",{"_uid":1954,"answer":1955,"question":1956,"component":670},"155cb66e-1a8f-4803-82f4-e59a9c19be35","Looking at pure punching power alone, the top two overall, highest-ever recorded punches were both by mixed martial artists.","When it comes to punching power and power output, who punches harder, boxers or MMA fighters?",{"_uid":1958,"answer":1959,"question":1960,"component":670},"152d00ad-9027-46cd-abf1-5381f9e5fbe9","Some people like to debate who is the harder puncher between the unbeaten Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and one of the best KO artists from the UFC, Conor McGregor.\n\nIf we look at the overall outcome of the match-up, Boxing and Mayweather win. Mayweather was able to get a TKO over McGregor in the 10th round of the bout. The only question is, does this settle the debate? Not quite.\n\nMost people would argue that the only way McGregor would have won the bout would have been if he tagged Mayweather with one of his devastating lefts and dropped Mayweather early on in the fight. However, there is a reason Mayweather has a perfect 50-0 record during his career: his ability to avoid the big hit from his opponents, demonstrating the true goal of Boxing: hit and not get hit.\n\nUltimately, in this scenario, Mayweather is the better boxer. Had both of these men tested their punches on a PowerKube, the results would more than likely sway in favor of McGregor for the most powerful punch. McGregor has an impressive 81% of his fights coming via KO, while Mayweather, who has never really been known for his striking power, holds a 54% KO rate (including TKOs).","Who is the harder puncher between Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Conor McGregor?",{"_uid":1962,"answer":1963,"question":1964,"component":670},"90549745-5064-4c44-a8cf-f09fa0e04275","When it comes to who punches harder between Boxers or MMA fighters, this is still left open to interpretation. Ultimately, it comes down to the fighters as individuals. More than likely the overall nod would have to go with Boxers for overall pound-for-pound power. Punching is what they train, and punching is what they do. Many of the best MMA fighters of all-time were grapplers. In order to be the best all-around, too much of their fight has to focus on the ground game to be able to take on challengers from all martial arts disciplines. Boxers box and boxers punch, ultimately taking the crown of hardest punching fighters.","Who punches harder: Boxers or MMA fighters?",{"name":534,"created_at":535,"published_at":536,"updated_at":537,"id":538,"uuid":539,"content":1966,"slug":534,"full_slug":553,"sort_by_date":48,"position":554,"tag_list":1978,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":556,"first_published_at":557,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1979,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":541,"name":542,"category":1967,"component":39,"meta_info":1975,"block_image":1976,"cover_image":1977,"internal_notes":7},{"name":468,"created_at":469,"published_at":470,"updated_at":471,"id":472,"uuid":473,"content":1968,"slug":468,"full_slug":570,"sort_by_date":48,"position":86,"tag_list":1973,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":572,"first_published_at":573,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1974,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":475,"name":476,"topics":1969,"component":118,"meta_info":1970,"meta_title":7,"block_image":1971,"cover_image":1972,"internal_notes":7,"meta_description":7},[484,512,539],{"_uid":560,"title":561,"plugin":43,"description":562},{"id":564,"alt":565,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":565,"filename":566,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":568,"alt":565,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":565,"filename":569,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],{"_uid":544,"title":545,"plugin":43,"description":546},{"id":548,"alt":542,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":542,"filename":549,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},{"id":551,"alt":542,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":542,"filename":552,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},[],[],"556f66aa-ba69-478f-94b7-752150a263c0",{"type":715,"content":1982},[1983,1993,1997,2018,2022,2027,2039,2050,2055,2060,2064,2068,2079,2084,2088,2094,2110,2114,2118,2138,2142,2146,2158,2163,2167,2173,2188,2200,2212,2216,2221,2225,2230,2250,2255,2259,2268],{"type":718,"content":1984},[1985,1987,1991],{"text":1986,"type":722},"As two of the oldest spectator sports, Boxing and MMA are steeped in tradition that dates back to the ancient gladiators of lore. There will always be something intoxicating about watching two individuals fighting each other, trading blow for blow. Maybe it's our carnal instincts, maybe it's how we get a thrill and an adrenaline rush when we watch, not knowing what’s coming next. Whatever the reason may be, when we watch ",{"text":187,"type":722,"marks":1988},[1989],{"type":731,"attrs":1990},{"href":1173,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":734,"linktype":13},{"text":1992,"type":722}," and MMA fights, we want a slug fest. We want to witness the big knockout. And because both boxers and MMA fighters have inflicted devastating punches, it begs to ask the question, who punches harder?",{"type":718,"content":1994},[1995],{"text":1996,"type":722},"To try to establish a winner, we will look at three (3) different comparisons:",{"type":1218,"attrs":1998,"content":1999},{"order":1220},[2000,2006,2012],{"type":1223,"content":2001},[2002],{"type":718,"content":2003},[2004],{"text":2005,"type":722},"Top boxers and MMA fighters based on knockout percentage",{"type":1223,"content":2007},[2008],{"type":718,"content":2009},[2010],{"text":2011,"type":722},"Power output and punching power",{"type":1223,"content":2013},[2014],{"type":718,"content":2015},[2016],{"text":2017,"type":722},"Top fighters today",{"type":718,"content":2019},[2020],{"text":2021,"type":722},"For each comparison, we will identify a \"winner\" before deciding the ultimate outcome.",{"type":740,"attrs":2023,"content":2024},{"level":742},[2025],{"text":2026,"type":722},"Top Knockout Fighters",{"type":718,"content":2028},[2029,2031,2037,2038],{"text":2030,"type":722},"First, let's take a look at some of the most notable knockout artists of all-time in MMA and Boxing, respectively, based on their ",{"text":2032,"type":722,"marks":2033},"knockout percentage",[2034],{"type":731,"attrs":2035},{"href":2036,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":734,"linktype":13},"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Knockout",{"text":1025,"type":722},{"type":977},{"type":758,"attrs":2040},{"id":2041,"body":2042},"2c4b2b3f-9407-4961-a015-e2ceb6311bc3",[2043],{"_uid":2044,"image":2045,"component":770,"copyright_details":2049},"i-6e311422-3b75-467a-b771-b30b9c34ed7e",{"id":2046,"alt":2047,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":2047,"filename":2048,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3779404,"Boxing vs MMA Knockout Percentage","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1100x1100/8d2b622fdb/boxing-vs-mma-knockout_percentage.png",[],{"type":740,"attrs":2051,"content":2052},{"level":748},[2053],{"text":2054,"type":722},"Honorary Heavy Hitters",{"type":740,"attrs":2056,"content":2057},{"level":748},[2058],{"text":2059,"type":722},"MMA",{"type":718,"content":2061},[2062],{"text":2063,"type":722},"Tyrone Sprong (K-1), Francis Ngannou (UFC), Badr Hari (K-1), Chuck Liddell (UFC), Wanderlei Silva (UFC), Alistair Overeem (K-1 & UFC)",{"type":740,"attrs":2065,"content":2066},{"level":748},[2067],{"text":187,"type":722},{"type":718,"content":2069},[2070,2072,2077],{"text":2071,"type":722},"George Foreman, Shannon Briggs, ",{"text":793,"type":722,"marks":2073},[2074],{"type":731,"attrs":2075},{"href":2076,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":734,"linktype":13},"https://youtu.be/-bHifq--TXI",{"text":2078,"type":722},", Joe Frazier, Joe Lewis",{"type":740,"attrs":2080,"content":2081},{"level":748},[2082],{"text":2083,"type":722},"Outcome (Based on Knockout Percentage): Boxing",{"type":718,"content":2085},[2086],{"text":2087,"type":722},"Looking at knockout percentage alone, of the fighters listed above, boxers are able to knock out their opponents more frequently than MMA fighters. Does this translate to throwing the harder punches? Not necessarily. Boxers win via KO/TKO or a referee decision. In MMA fights, there is a third component to qualify a win: decisions via submissions. For this reason, MMA fighters have to spend a majority of their time learning and developing a ground game, which can take away time for strike training.",{"type":740,"attrs":2089,"content":2090},{"level":742},[2091,2093],{"text":2092,"type":722},"Power Output & Punching Power",{"type":977},{"type":758,"attrs":2095},{"id":2096,"body":2097},"90d12f37-61ab-4095-96ca-c1a5735b91bc",[2098],{"_uid":2099,"image":2100,"component":770,"copyright_details":2104},"i-8f63fd6b-c556-4d04-91fa-2138c656fde9",{"id":2101,"alt":2102,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":2102,"filename":2103,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3773046,"Deontay Wilder & Francis Ngannou","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1100x1100/8383eed98d/wilder-vs-ngannou.png",[2105],{"_uid":2106,"link":2107,"title":2109,"component":995},"1f0c3663-1736-4122-b7c7-cf28005c77a2",{"id":7,"url":2108,"linktype":13,"fieldtype":14,"cached_url":2108},"https://www.scrapdigest.com/could-francis-ngannou-ko-deontay-wilder/49358/","ScrapDigest",{"type":718,"content":2111},[2112],{"text":2113,"type":722},"Another way to analyze the hardest punching fighters, would be to look at the fighters in the top echelon of each sport today. For Boxing, that would be Deontay Wilder and for MMA, Francis Ngannou of the UFC.",{"type":718,"content":2115},[2116],{"text":2117,"type":722},"While there may be plenty of debate amongst the fight community about who throws the hardest punch, currently the nod would go to Francis Ngannou.",{"type":718,"content":2119},[2120,2122,2128,2130,2136],{"text":2121,"type":722},"Back in ",{"text":2123,"type":722,"marks":2124},"2018",[2125],{"type":731,"attrs":2126},{"href":2127,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":734,"linktype":13},"https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LC_t7h1JTls&t=46s",{"text":2129,"type":722},", while still on the climb to the top of the UFC heavyweight division, Ngannou visited the UFC Performance Institute where he put his legendary punching power to the test to see how much force his overhand right and off-balance uppercut punches produced. The results were staggering. 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While he has been recorded punching a bar room punching machine (left-handed), this is usually an inaccurate measure of true punching power. There are a lot of people who would love to know exactly how much power he brings in his devastating right hand, but we may never know as there is no recorded event of him striking a PowerKube.",{"type":718,"content":2147},[2148,2150,2156],{"text":2149,"type":722},"Other fighters who, in their prime, could have been contenders for the hardest puncher of all-time are ",{"text":2151,"type":722,"marks":2152},"“Iron” Mike Tyson",[2153],{"type":731,"attrs":2154},{"href":2155,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":734,"linktype":13},"https://youtu.be/mXej1RrBiBA",{"text":2157,"type":722}," and Earnie Shavers.",{"type":740,"attrs":2159,"content":2160},{"level":748},[2161],{"text":2162,"type":722},"Outcome (Based on Power Output and Punching Power): MMA",{"type":718,"content":2164},[2165],{"text":2166,"type":722},"Looking at just pure punching power, the top two overall, highest-ever recorded punches were both thrown by mixed martial artists. 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