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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":680,"answer":681,"question":682,"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":684,"answer":685,"question":686,"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":688,"answer":689,"question":690,"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":692,"answer":693,"question":694,"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":696,"slug":534,"full_slug":553,"sort_by_date":48,"position":554,"tag_list":708,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":556,"first_published_at":557,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":709,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":541,"name":542,"category":697,"component":39,"meta_info":705,"block_image":706,"cover_image":707,"internal_notes":7},{"name":468,"created_at":469,"published_at":470,"updated_at":471,"id":472,"uuid":473,"content":698,"slug":468,"full_slug":570,"sort_by_date":48,"position":86,"tag_list":703,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":572,"first_published_at":573,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":704,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":475,"name":476,"topics":699,"component":118,"meta_info":700,"meta_title":7,"block_image":701,"cover_image":702,"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},[],[],{"name":711,"created_at":712,"published_at":713,"updated_at":714,"id":715,"uuid":716,"content":717,"slug":725,"full_slug":726,"sort_by_date":48,"position":419,"tag_list":727,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":728,"meta_data":48,"group_id":729,"first_published_at":730,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":731,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},"Jeff Turbett","2021-09-10T15:39:27.817Z","2022-02-08T23:27:30.944Z","2022-02-08T23:27:30.964Z",71000021,"556f66aa-ba69-478f-94b7-752150a263c0",{"bio":718,"_uid":719,"name":711,"photo":720,"component":723,"social_link_tiktok":7,"social_link_twitter":7,"social_link_website":7,"social_link_youtube":7,"social_link_facebook":7,"social_link_linkedin":724,"social_link_instagram":7,"social_link_pinterest":7},"Jeff Turbett has trained in boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai, and MMA. He is a personal trainer and knows the importance of cross-training for combat sports. He’s also a contributor at BellaVita Fitness and Wellness online.","ff36f7e6-d1b4-4b58-904a-12365466e0d9",{"id":721,"alt":711,"name":711,"focus":48,"title":711,"filename":722,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3804748,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/350x350/e906492f6a/jeff_turbett.png","author","https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeffrey-turbett-ii-606b8157/","jeff-turbett","authors/jeff-turbett",[],65634443,"0f4c1487-9f9e-402f-b789-104e64b5f0de","2021-10-20T17:21:33.170Z",[],{"type":733,"content":734},"doc",[735,750,754,778,782,789,803,816,822,827,831,835,847,852,856,862,879,883,887,907,911,915,927,932,936,942,957,969,981,985,990,994,999,1019,1024,1028,1040],{"type":736,"content":737},"paragraph",[738,741,748],{"text":739,"type":740},"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",{"text":187,"type":740,"marks":742},[743],{"type":744,"attrs":745},"link",{"href":746,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":747,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/fight-news/boxing-vs-kickboxing-vs-mixed-martial-arts-mma","_blank",{"text":749,"type":740}," and MMA fights, we want a slug fest. We want to witness the big knockout. 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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. 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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. 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It is undeniable that Jake and Logan Paul have a huge draw with Generation Z audiences, and that their antics sell tickets. And we can infer from the poll data and the fact that boxing is growing despite the Paul Brothers having not fought in quite a while, that many of those fans who originally only came to see the Paul Brothers are sticking around and seeing everything the combat sport has to offer, even dipping their toes into the water and deciding to get some boxing training themselves!","What is it about boxing that makes it sensational?",{"_uid":1109,"answer":1110,"question":1111,"component":670},"98599848-9ddc-4a9d-a8a6-fe7c6d8adba0","We’ve talked about why the sport as entertainment has seen a surge in popularity, but what about boxing and kickboxing workouts? These are also seeing a huge bump in market share. The truth is that the way MMA fighters and pro boxers train is an ideal workout routine for the modern lifestyle. 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Perfect for boxers and fans of the sport.",{"id":1752,"alt":1753,"name":7,"focus":7,"title":1753,"filename":1754,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50,"is_external_url":9},6433625,"FightCamp - Boxing Books to Add to Your Reading List","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/2400x990/2a77d83b2c/3-boxing-books-to-add-to-your-holiday-reading-list-fightcamp.png",[],"3-boxing-books-to-add-to-your-holiday-reading-list","blogs/3-boxing-books-to-add-to-your-holiday-reading-list",-5420,[1074],"255dab49-c222-4cf2-95d5-ef54d519cfd8","2022-11-22T20:37:44.703Z",[],{"name":1764,"created_at":1765,"published_at":1766,"updated_at":1767,"id":1768,"uuid":1769,"content":1770,"slug":1943,"full_slug":1944,"sort_by_date":48,"position":1945,"tag_list":1946,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":1075,"meta_data":48,"group_id":1947,"first_published_at":1948,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":1078,"alternates":1949,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48},"Lights, Camera, PUNCH! Your Guide To Fight Night","2022-03-16T17:50:55.616Z","2022-09-26T19:53:30.850Z","2022-09-26T19:53:30.890Z",116099416,"3c7e1efc-5f0b-4c00-84ba-ea904f6eac70",{"_uid":1771,"faqs":1772,"title":1764,"topic":1797,"author":1127,"content":1812,"category":1926,"schedule":1934,"component":1062,"meta_info":1935,"cover_image":1938,"description":1937,"contributors":1942},"5712b0db-80ec-48ae-9553-aa9aaef47076",[1773,1777,1781,1785,1789,1793],{"_uid":1774,"answer":1775,"question":1776,"component":670},"8da8fa9b-a643-4b62-ac81-38b6e56d1f4f","Here are five (5) tips for watching Fight Night:\n1. Watch The Feet\n2. Punches Aren’t Equal\n3. The “30-30” Rule\n4. Patterns and Habits\n5. 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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":1786,"answer":1787,"question":1788,"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":1790,"answer":1791,"question":1792,"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":1794,"answer":1795,"question":1796,"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":1798,"slug":534,"full_slug":553,"sort_by_date":48,"position":554,"tag_list":1810,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":556,"first_published_at":557,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1811,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":541,"name":542,"category":1799,"component":39,"meta_info":1807,"block_image":1808,"cover_image":1809,"internal_notes":7},{"name":468,"created_at":469,"published_at":470,"updated_at":471,"id":472,"uuid":473,"content":1800,"slug":468,"full_slug":570,"sort_by_date":48,"position":86,"tag_list":1805,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":572,"first_published_at":573,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1806,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":475,"name":476,"topics":1801,"component":118,"meta_info":1802,"meta_title":7,"block_image":1803,"cover_image":1804,"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":733,"content":1813},[1814,1819,1836,1841,1846,1865,1870,1882,1887,1891,1896,1900,1905,1908,1913,1917],{"type":736,"content":1815},[1816,1818],{"text":1817,"type":740},"Boxing is a deceptively complicated sport with a long history. 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This is because Cuba has had a ban on professional boxing since 1962, but that ban has now been lifted. Today, we’re going to take a look at what this means for Cuban boxers, and the sport of boxing, going forward.","What is the recent lift on the ban on Cuban boxing?",{"_uid":1965,"answer":1966,"question":1967,"component":670},"dd3dbaef-f503-478b-84fc-0c66f22c7304","Cuban boxers have long dominated the amateur ranks of the sport, and it's not hard to see why. The ‘Cuban school’ of boxing is extremely technique and timing-focused, producing a style of incredibly well-defended fighters who can create and take advantage of openings with pinpoint, picture-perfect shots.\n\nFor examples of this, we can look at deadly southpaw Luis Ortiz at heavyweight and Guillermo Rigondeaux at super bantam. These two athletes also prove that the defense first, ‘hit and don’t get hit,’ style that allows Cuban boxers to dominate in the amateur scene can translate over to the professional ring with great success.","What is the history of professional boxing in Cuba?",{"_uid":1969,"answer":1970,"question":1971,"component":670},"c514ccfe-942c-4a25-94e8-e98f24d94599","The lift of this moratorium means that far more talented Cuban amateurs will be able to compete and earn money in the professional boxing ring without having to defect to another country. 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This is related to the Latin “pugnus” meaning “fist” and derived from the Greek word “pyx” meaning “with clenched fist”. From its history first depicted in 1350 BCE in ancient Egypt, to its first appearance as an event in the 23rd Olympiad, to becoming a monetized sport in 17th century England, boxing has come a long way.","What Does “Boxing” Mean?",{"_uid":2141,"answer":2142,"question":2143,"component":670},"13beb58f-7bdd-4ffc-bec3-4004afab1ce9","The so-called “science” of boxing was first explored in 1747 by boxer John Godfrey whose published work, A Treatise Upon the Useful Science of Self Defense, observed that fighting (and pugilism) was indeed a nature-inherited trait that is evident even in infancy. He notes that the science of boxing and the engagement in pugilism are not only natural emotional reactions, but could even be described as “humane”; it takes courage and character to engage in the act, as well as mental fortitude. This concept is far from the “violent” and “savage” acts we usually associate with the term today.","What Is the Science of Boxing?",{"_uid":2145,"answer":2146,"question":2147,"component":670},"9b36e15c-02e1-4ec5-8aef-02108421817b","It wasn't until a half century later, in 1813, that the great boxing author and journalist, Pierce Egan, gave true meaning to the term, the “sweet science” when he referred to the sport of boxing as the “sweet science of bruising.” Egan also came to the same conclusion as Godfrey had years earlier: that fighting (and thus boxing) is indeed an inherited, natural-born instinct and in our DNA. In his series of boxing-related articles titled, Boxiana, Egan observed the resentment that some individuals felt growing up. They felt they had been slighted by society, and as a result, this resentment would manifest into a necessary means of physical retribution. However, through evolution, it was modern Man who was able to check his “coolness, checking the fiery passion and rage” which differed from his ancestors before him, free from primitive actions, thus forming boxing into this “sweet science.” Finally, in 1949, the boxer/author A.J. Liebling introduced the term into modern times and gave credit to Egan. In his novel, The Sweet Science, Liebling writes about the golden era of boxing and the science of boxing as a way of life.\\n\\nWhile Godfrey and Egan may have made a great argument for the actual scientific evidence of boxing and how it may have been directly related to our inherited nature, Liebling took a more modern-day approach to the “sweet science” and how it is perceived today.\\n\\nOne of the best examples of the “sweet science of boxing” that Liebling depicts in his novel is the 1955 fight between Archie Moore vs. Rocky Marciano for the heavyweight belt. Liebling describes the styles of the fighters leading up to the fight. He discusses Marciano and his fighting style as this “nature”-inherited style, and remarks that he should not worry about using defense, as it may “spoil his natural prehistoric style.” When speaking of Moore, Liebling describes his fighting style as “nurturing,” explaining that he was a more cerebral fighter who relied on his craft as a boxer and his intelligence, compared to the more savage style of Marciano. However, Marciano would ultimately be the victor. It was this more in-depth look into the “science” behind the fighters as a modern concept that the term “sweet science” came to be as it’s used today. Now when people hear the term, most associate it as relating to the art form of boxing, the fighting styles, and the boxer’s preparation for a fight.","Why is boxing called The Sweet Science?",{"_uid":2149,"answer":2150,"question":2151,"component":670},"ea20f799-03e3-489d-a1ed-321041134212","These days, the modern boxer is required to not only be savage by nature, but also be methodical, tactical, cunning, and scientific in their approach. Muhammad Ali, the greatest boxer to ever live, may have also been one of the best when it comes down to the science of boxing. Even before he would step inside the ring to fight an opponent, he would get inside their heads, trash-talking in the lead-up to the fight. As a result, a lot of his opponents would begin to doubt their abilities pre-fight, and the outcome usually favored Ali. Another classic “sweet science” Ali moment came when he knocked out heavy-favorite George Foreman in the Rumble in the Jungle using the “rope-a-dope” technique. Foreman wore himself out, throwing damageless punches against a defensive Ali who utilized the ring’s ropes as a backrest. A gassed Foreman was ultimately knocked out in the eighth round.\\n\\nMany other boxers have been able to utilize the “sweet science” to benefit their careers as well. Floyd Mayweather, Jr., perhaps the best defensive fighter of all time with a perfect 50-0 record, is extremely calculating and utilizes the first few rounds of each fight to gauge and understand his opponents’ strengths and weaknesses. He scientifically dissects each opponent mid-fight and the result has always favored him. Lennox Lewis is even quoted as saying that “In boxing, you create a strategy to beat each new opponent, it's just like chess.” And that truly is art in and of itself. The “chess match” between boxing opponents is much more than just two individuals swinging wildly at each other in a square. The finesse, the slickness, the swagger, and the art form, all incorporate the essence that is boxing. 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Let's dive further and see why this combat sport was given the nickname \"The Sweet Science\".",{"type":783,"attrs":2186,"content":2187},{"level":785},[2188],{"text":2189,"type":740},"Why is Boxing Called Boxing?",{"type":736,"content":2191},[2192,2194,2198,2204,2208],{"text":2193,"type":740},"The term ",{"text":1339,"type":740,"marks":2195},[2196],{"type":1342,"attrs":2197},{"class":7},{"text":2199,"type":740,"marks":2200},"“boxing”",[2201],{"type":744,"attrs":2202},{"href":2203,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":747,"linktype":48},"https://www.britannica.com/sports/boxing",{"text":1455,"type":740,"marks":2205},[2206],{"type":1342,"attrs":2207},{"class":7},{"text":2209,"type":740},"is derived from the term “pugilism” from the ancient Latin word, “pugil” meaning “a boxer”. The pugilism meaning is related to the Latin “pugnus” meaning “fist” and derived from the Greek word “pyx” meaning “with clenched fist”. From its history first depicted in 1350 BCE in ancient Egypt, to its first appearance as an event in the 23rd Olympiad, to becoming a monetized sport in 17th century England, boxing has come a long way.",{"type":736,"content":2211},[2212],{"text":2213,"type":740},"But if we have evolved to fight one another, it begs to ask the question, is it truly nature or nurture? To hit someone is to hate someone, but advocates and practitioners of boxing argue that the “science” behind the sport is more than just the inherent, primitive acts of violence.",{"type":783,"attrs":2215,"content":2216},{"level":785},[2217],{"text":2143,"type":740},{"type":736,"content":2219},[2220,2222,2226,2231],{"text":2221,"type":740},"The so-called “science” of boxing was first explored in 1747 by boxer John Godfrey whose published work, ",{"text":1339,"type":740,"marks":2223},[2224],{"type":1342,"attrs":2225},{"class":7},{"text":2227,"type":740,"marks":2228},"A Treatise Upon the Useful Science of Self Defense",[2229],{"type":2230},"italic",{"text":2232,"type":740},", observed that fighting (and pugilism) was indeed a nature-inherited trait that is evident even in infancy. He notes that the science of boxing and the engagement in pugilism are not only natural emotional reactions, but could even be described as “humane”; it takes courage and character to engage in the act, as well as mental fortitude. This concept is far from the “violent” and “savage” acts we usually associate with the term today. So then, when was boxing invented?",{"type":783,"attrs":2234,"content":2235},{"level":785},[2236],{"text":2147,"type":740},{"type":736,"content":2238},[2239],{"text":2240,"type":740},"It wasn't until a half century later, in 1813, that the great boxing author and journalist, Pierce Egan, gave true meaning to the term, the “sweet science” when he referred to the sport of boxing as the “sweet science of bruising.” Egan also came to the same conclusion as Godfrey had years earlier: that fighting (and thus boxing) is indeed an inherited, natural-born instinct and in our DNA.",{"type":736,"content":2242},[2243],{"text":2244,"type":740},"In his series of boxing-related articles titled, Boxiana, Egan observed the resentment that some individuals felt growing up. They felt they had been slighted by society, and as a result, this resentment would manifest into a necessary means of physical retribution. However, through evolution, it was modern Man who was able to check his “coolness, checking the fiery passion and rage” which differed from his ancestors before him, free from primitive actions, thus forming boxing into this “sweet science.”",{"type":736,"content":2246},[2247,2249,2253,2257],{"text":2248,"type":740},"Finally, in 1949, the boxer/author A.J. Liebling introduced the term into modern times and gave credit to Egan. 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He discusses Marciano and his fighting style as this “nature”-inherited style, and remarks that he should not worry about using defense, as it may “spoil his natural prehistoric style.” When speaking of Moore, Liebling describes his fighting style as “nurturing,” explaining that he was a more cerebral fighter who relied on his craft as a boxer and his intelligence, compared to the more savage style of Marciano. However, Marciano would ultimately be the victor. It was this more in-depth look into the “science” behind the fighters as a modern concept that the term “sweet science” came to be as it’s used today. Now when people hear the term, most associate it as relating to the art form of boxing, the fighting styles, and the boxer’s preparation for a fight.",{"type":783,"attrs":2268,"content":2269},{"level":785},[2270],{"text":2271,"type":740},"What are examples of “The Sweet Science” of boxing?",{"type":736,"content":2273},[2274],{"text":2275,"type":740},"These days, the modern boxer is required to not only be savage by nature, but also be methodical, tactical, cunning, and scientific in their approach. Muhammad Ali, the greatest boxer to ever live, may have also been one of the best when it comes down to the science of boxing. Even before he would step inside the ring to fight an opponent, he would get inside their heads, trash-talking in the lead-up to the fight. As a result, a lot of his opponents would begin to doubt their abilities pre-fight, and the outcome usually favored Ali. 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