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Boxing Hall of Fame
February 26th, 2010 | 
Author: Boxing Hall of Fame History & Gift Shop
Boxing Hall of Fame
In 1982, Canastota, NY residents chose to honor Carmen Basilio, one-time welterweight and middleweight champion, and his nephew Billy Backus, 1970 welterweight title holder. It was this single project that sparked the enthusiasm needed to explore the possibility of creating boxing’s inaugural hall of fame and museum. In 1989, the project was completed with two dozen former boxing champions on hand.
The International Boxing Hall of Fame held it’s ribbon cutting ceremony on what is a major tourist attraction to this day. Among them, legendary boxing great, Muhammad Ali. Since that time, the International Boxing Hall of Fame has added an additional wing to the museum and an event pavilion, which sits adjacent to the hall. Each year, in early June, the International Boxing Hall of Fame holds it’s annual induction ceremony to highlight the four-day celebration of the sport of boxing and it’s legendary athletes.
One of the most impressive aspects of the International Boxing Hall of Fame is it’s memorabilia shop, which offers a rare opportunity for autograph collectors to own some amazing items. Everything from autographed boxing gloves to a post, robe or speed bag is available for purchase. The Everlast boxing robe, which sells for $275.00, features 23 autographs and is available through the International Boxing Hall of Fame’s website.
For additional information or to place an order, collectors may write to: Boxing Hall of Fame, 1 Hall of Fame Drive, Canastota, NY 13032. The International Boxing Hall of Fame can be accessed online at ibhof.com.
Aguiniga, Jose
Top Rank, Inc.
3980 Howard Hughes Pkwy., Suite 580
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Ahunanya, Friday
Don King Productions, Inc.
968 Pinehurst Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Akinwande, Henry
Don King Productions, Inc.
968 Pinehurst Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Ali, Laila
Trident Media Group
41 Madison Ave., 33rd Fl.
New York, NY 10010
Ali, Muhammad
Ali Farm
P.O. Box 187
Berrien Sprigs, MI 49103
Alvarado, Mike
Top Rank, Inc.
3980 Howard Hughes Pkwy., Suite 580
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Alvarez, Rosendo
Don King Productions, Inc.
968 Pinehurst Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Arango, Jairo
Don King Productions, Inc.
968 Pinehurst Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Arias, George
Don King Productions, Inc.
968 Pinehurst Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Ashira, Evans Oure
Don King Productions, Inc.
968 Pinehurst Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Austin, Tim
Don King Productions, Inc.
968 Pinehurst Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Ayala, Paulie
Top Rank, Inc.
3980 Howard Hughes Pkwy., Suite 580
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Azille, Louis
Don King Productions, Inc.
968 Pinehurst Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Bailey, Randall
Don King Productions, Inc.
968 Pinehurst Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Ballogou, Zafarou
Don King Productions, Inc.
968 Pinehurst Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Barros, Lino
Banner Promotions
1231 Bainbridge St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Bean, Butter
The National Organization of Professional Athletes
1806 Watermere Lane
Windermere, FL 34786
Beck, Owen
Don King Productions, Inc.
968 Pinehurst Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Bentt, Michael
Athlete Source
P.O. Box 233
Pacific Palisades, CA 90272
Berrio, Alejandro
Don King Productions, Inc.
968 Pinehurst Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Biggs, Tyrell
Zane Management, Inc.
Land Title Building, 100 S. Broad St., Suite 630
Philadelphia, PA 19110
Blocus, Josue
Don King Productions, Inc.
968 Pinehurst Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Bojado, Francisco
Main Events
811 Totowa Rd., #100
Totowa, NJ 07512
Bolanos, Luis Francisco
Don King Productions, Inc.
968 Pinehurst Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Bracho, Felix
Don King Productions, Inc.
968 Pinehurst Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Bradley, Lonnie
Don King Productions, Inc.
968 Pinehurst Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Brewster, Lamon
Don King Productions, Inc.
968 Pinehurst Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Brock, Calvin
Main Events
811 Totowa Rd., #100
Totowa, NJ 07512
Brown, Cathy
SFX Sports Group (Europe) Ltd.
35/36 Grosvenor St.
London, W1K 4QX
Burgos, Jose Victor
Don King Productions, Inc.
968 Pinehurst Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
Byers, Jesse
Banner Promotions
1231 Bainbridge St.
Philadelphia, PA 19147
Byrd, Chris
Don King Productions, Inc.
968 Pinehurst Dr.
Las Vegas, NV 89109
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Intro to Boxing Champions
Did you know that boxing is sometimes called as ‘pugilism’? And it is generally called as English boxing or Anglais boxing. If the fist fighting never end before an agreed number of rounds, then the winner is chosen either by the judges’ score cards or by the referee’s decision. Modern boxing slowly evolved in Europe, principally in Great Britain, UK.
In certain countries with their own fighting sports, the game is known as English Boxing and in countries like France it’s called French boxing. For instance, boxing is shown in Sumerian relief arts during the 3rd Millennium B.C, while an ancient Egyptian relief at Thebes; it depicts the spectators with fist fighters, both arts depict bare fisted contests. Boxing or Fist fighting is also described in various ancient Indian texts such as the Vedas, Mahabarata and Ramayana, as well as during the excavations made in Harappa and Mohenjadaro.
For the game of Boxing, there are two globally recognized boxing halls of fame; they are IBHOF - International Boxing Hall of Fame and WBHF - World Boxing Hall of Fame, the IBHOF is a widely recognized boxing hall of fame. In 1989, the International Boxing Hall of Fame was opened in Canastota.
The first inductees in 1990 included famous boxers like Benny Leonard, Jack Johnson, Jack Dempsey, Henry Armstrong, Archie Moore, Sugar Ray Robinson and Muhammad Ali. Other world class boxing figures are Roberto “Manos de Piedra” Duran, Eusebio Pedroza, Ismael Laguna, Carlos Monzon, Rocky Marciano, Azumah Nelson, Pipino Cuevas and Ken Buchanan.
Boxing Mitts
Be Successful in Boxing
- Boxing Mitts
Muscular endurance and strength are both improved through weight training and if you want to succeed in boxing, you should find time for a good weight training routine. Today’s boxers are bigger, faster, and stronger. As a boxer, you must punch, slip, and block with flash movements and lightening speed.
A boxer must opt for a sport specific training if he wishes to be successful inside the ring. The great majority of boxers today still run 4 or 5 miles on a daily basis. These long aerobic running sessions does precious nothing to prepare the boxer for the physical demands he will face inside the ring.
One of the best ways to condition the body for boxing is through what may be called interval running. Intervals consist of intense, sustained running for a predetermined distance or time. The general interval running for boxers consist of distances of 200, 400, 600, and 800 meters. Amateur boxers fight two-minute rounds. The 600-meter interval will meet the anaerobic demands imposed upon the body during the bout. The 800-meter interval is ideal for these boxers.
It is best to run intervals 2 or 3 days per week. This sample workout should integrate shadow boxing, sustained running, and 100-meter sprints. A weekly running program should consist of intervals, sprints, and an occasional aerobic run. One or two distance runs per week are recommended to give the boxer a break from the intense running sessions.
The actual boxing workout will consist of two primary forms of training - skill training and conditioning. The skill training portion of a workout will consist of shadow boxing, bag work (heavy bag, double end bag, and speed bag), punch mitt work with a trainer, sparring, and defensive drills.
A. The Right Way to Train for Boxing
So to become a good boxer, proper training is always a must. Training helps the boxer to learn about various punching techniques and helps to increase the punching power.
Boxer must be prepared to fight with intensity, round after round. A boxer must train in a sport specific manner if he wishes to be successful inside the ring. Most of the great boxers run 4 to 5 miles everyday. The fighter must pattern his training after the physical demand of sport.
Boxer should not waste his valuable time in long slow distance running. The best way to condition the body for boxing is through interval running. The most common intervals for boxers are for distance 200, 400, 600, and 800 meters. Amateur boxers fight 2-mins rounds. The 600 meter interval will closely meet this demand. Professional fighters fight for 3-mins rounds. So the 800-meter interval is perfect for these boxers.
This interval training will help to bring down your heart beating rate to anaerobic levels and will improve the recovery time between interval and running times.
A boxer must maintain his strength and explosiveness for all rounds. A weekly running should consist of intervals, sprints, and an occasional aerobic run.
The actual boxing workout consists of two primary forms of training- skill training and conditioning.
B. The Art of Boxing :skills, Drills and Benefits
Boxing has continually been refined and perfected over the ages.
Today professional boxing is recognized as a major sport attracting many sponsorship deals and there is huge money involved making boxers millionaires. Amateur boxing is also not lagging behind, with amateur boxers willing to fight driven by a strong desire to avail the many benefits.
Innumerable pay-per-view boxing events are attracting millions of watchers worldwide. Ever since boxing became a global phenomenon, the fitness industry has fully exploited the boxing popularity with training classes for boxing. The typical boxing training session stimulates all muscle groups, and provides the perfect combination of aerobic with oxygen exercises and anaerobic without oxygen exercises.
Attending an established boxing training school provides you with the required physical and mental strength, coordination, both aerobic and anaerobic fitness and powers of endurance. The most important exercises include heavy bag, speed-ball spring-ball and medicine-ball work, skipping, running, weight-training and wind-sprints.
In short, boxing improves ones reflexes, stamina, muscle flexibility, speed and cardiovascular fitness. Seasoned boxers will tell you that boxing is the ultimate sport for countering stress. Please know that hitting the heavy bag for five to six rounds tremendously relieves physical and mental stress. Make sure to get trained in full contact sparring - although it is optional in many boxing classes - as that provides the perfect platform to fine-tune your fundamental boxing skills…
Before engaging in any form of boxing training, you must possess the right equipments for both safety and performance reasons. The equipments you would need are - bag and sparring gloves, wraps, mouth guard, speed-ball, heavy bag, skipping rope, medicine ball and focus mitts.
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