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The story goes that he won his freedom after winning a high stakes bout that the plantation owner’s son had bet 100,000 dollars on. Now a freedman, he traveled to Europe in order to live as a prizefighter, having several notable fights. Perhaps the most well known of these is the pair of bouts with English champion Tom Cribb in the early 1800s.","Who was Tom Molineaux?","faq_schema",{"_uid":672,"answer":673,"question":674,"component":670},"f3e6abf3-2990-46c2-bcc6-55d1f4e383f6","Molineaux and Cribb met for the first time in December of 1810 where they fought for a truly astounding 35 rounds. During the 19th round of the fight, the crowd rushed into the ring, injuring Tom Molineaux’s hand in the process and separating the fighters (who were locked in a hold at the time). Due to the referee’s confusion, Tom Cribb was allowed to continue despite him possibly not returning to the arena in time after the crowd had been cleared. Molineaux fought bravely despite a possibly broken hand for the remaining 16 rounds but was finally defeated in the 35th.\n\nIn the second fight, Molineaux and Cribb were almost a stone lighter (which means Molineaux was far below his normal weight at 185 pounds (at most). During this fight, Molineaux again proved to be one of Cribb’s toughest challenges but was out-fought, Cribb breaking his jaw and knocking him out in the 11th round.","Tom Molineaux vs. Tom Cribb",{"_uid":676,"answer":677,"question":678,"component":670},"d40e3d80-ba4a-441f-997f-0b70e214db04","Molineaux was deservedly inducted into the Boxing Hall of Fame in 1997, and in 2010 also took his place in the Bare Knuckle Hall of Fame. His exploits have given rise to many stories based on his life. In 2019 Irish boxing champion Katie Taylor unveiled a headstone over Molineaux's grave that had been unmarked till then, at the St. James graveyard in Galway, Ireland. On it is an inscription from our FightCamp family member Mike Tyson - \"The first Black champion that got his freedom through fighting\".","Tom Molineaux's Legacy",{"_uid":680,"answer":681,"question":682,"component":670},"39b8e278-960d-410a-8026-cce2caf93557","While African-American boxers were excluded from lucrative fights until well after the civil war, boxing would very quickly become an integrated sport with fighters like Jack Johnson, who became the first American black heavyweight champion in 1908 with his defeat of Tommy Burns, and Joe Louis who was a known patriot and often credited as the father of modern boxing form. The reasons for this integration are often ugly to think about (many saw it as a struggle for race superiority at the time) but regardless of the reasons behind it boxing suddenly offered a way out of the institutional poverty held against people of color for so long. And fighters like Johnson and Louis often invested back into their communities and pushed the boundaries of what a black man was ‘allowed’ to do at the time.","What were the racial divides of early boxing?",{"name":534,"created_at":535,"published_at":536,"updated_at":537,"id":538,"uuid":539,"content":684,"slug":534,"full_slug":553,"sort_by_date":48,"position":554,"tag_list":696,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":556,"first_published_at":557,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":697,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":541,"name":542,"category":685,"component":39,"meta_info":693,"block_image":694,"cover_image":695,"internal_notes":7},{"name":468,"created_at":469,"published_at":470,"updated_at":471,"id":472,"uuid":473,"content":686,"slug":468,"full_slug":570,"sort_by_date":48,"position":86,"tag_list":691,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":572,"first_published_at":573,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":692,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":475,"name":476,"topics":687,"component":118,"meta_info":688,"meta_title":7,"block_image":689,"cover_image":690,"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":699,"created_at":700,"published_at":701,"updated_at":702,"id":703,"uuid":704,"content":705,"slug":714,"full_slug":715,"sort_by_date":48,"position":528,"tag_list":716,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":717,"meta_data":48,"group_id":718,"first_published_at":719,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":720,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},"Iain Mackenzie","2021-09-10T15:42:24.159Z","2022-02-08T23:25:24.310Z","2022-02-08T23:25:24.333Z",71000029,"efb09565-d096-488b-8f7f-7e80e6045b1d",{"bio":706,"_uid":707,"name":699,"photo":708,"component":712,"social_link_tiktok":7,"social_link_twitter":7,"social_link_website":7,"social_link_youtube":7,"social_link_facebook":7,"social_link_linkedin":713,"social_link_instagram":7,"social_link_pinterest":7},"Iain Mackenzie is a licensed amateur boxer. He discovered boxing through karate and saber fencing, and has trained in multiple gyms across Texas, competing in amateur tournaments such as Golden Gloves & the Houston Open.","ec801e82-bcfa-4fd8-8677-e13d141b823f",{"id":709,"alt":699,"name":710,"focus":48,"title":699,"filename":711,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3804740,"Amateur Boxer Iain Mackenzie","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/350x350/a8aa094237/iain_mackenzie.png","author","https://www.linkedin.com/in/iain-mackenzie-4a4060216/","iain-mackenzie","authors/iain-mackenzie",[],65634443,"e5f78615-8c78-47e9-8c99-ca6dae2d76af","2021-10-20T17:21:32.176Z",[],{"type":722,"content":723},"doc",[724,730,737,758,762,766,771,786,790,794,799,816,830,835,847],{"type":725,"content":726},"paragraph",[727],{"text":728,"type":729},"The sport of boxing has always been a great equalizer. If you’ve got the goods, you’ve got em, and not much else matters. While boxing certainly doesn’t have a spotless record when it comes to inclusivity and that egalitarian spirit that governs combat sports, it has played an important part in African-American history, providing an avenue to success that was not always historically available to their communities elsewhere. 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The story goes that he won his freedom after winning a high stakes bout that the plantation owner’s son had bet 100,000 dollars on. Now a freedman, he traveled to Europe in order to live as a prizefighter, having several notable fights. 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His exploits have given rise to many stories based on his life. In 2019 Irish boxing champion Katie Taylor unveiled a headstone over Molineaux's grave that had been unmarked till then, at the St. James graveyard in Galway, Ireland. 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The reasons for this integration are often ugly to think about (many saw it as a struggle for race superiority at the time) but regardless of the reasons behind it boxing suddenly offered a way out of the institutional poverty held against people of color for so long. And fighters like Johnson and Louis often invested back into their communities and pushed the boundaries of what a black man was ‘allowed’ to do at the time. ",{"type":725,"content":848},[849],{"text":850,"type":729},"Boxing has always, and will always, be a meritocracy first. It does not matter how rich you are, where you come from, or what color your skin is, boxing is the sport of warriors and if you can fight, you can fight. 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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":888,"faqs":889,"title":881,"topic":914,"author":704,"content":929,"category":1049,"schedule":1057,"component":860,"meta_info":1058,"cover_image":1061,"description":1060,"contributors":1065},"5712b0db-80ec-48ae-9553-aa9aaef47076",[890,894,898,902,906,910],{"_uid":891,"answer":892,"question":893,"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. Listen To The Corner\n","What are some tips for watching Fight Night?",{"_uid":895,"answer":896,"question":897,"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":899,"answer":900,"question":901,"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":903,"answer":904,"question":905,"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":907,"answer":908,"question":909,"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":911,"answer":912,"question":913,"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":915,"slug":534,"full_slug":553,"sort_by_date":48,"position":554,"tag_list":927,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":556,"first_published_at":557,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":928,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":541,"name":542,"category":916,"component":39,"meta_info":924,"block_image":925,"cover_image":926,"internal_notes":7},{"name":468,"created_at":469,"published_at":470,"updated_at":471,"id":472,"uuid":473,"content":917,"slug":468,"full_slug":570,"sort_by_date":48,"position":86,"tag_list":922,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":572,"first_published_at":573,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":923,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":475,"name":476,"topics":918,"component":118,"meta_info":919,"meta_title":7,"block_image":920,"cover_image":921,"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":722,"content":930},[931,937,954,959,965,985,990,1002,1007,1011,1016,1020,1025,1028,1033,1037],{"type":725,"content":932},[933,935],{"text":934,"type":729},"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":936},"hard_break",{"type":738,"attrs":938},{"id":939,"body":940},"c1d6c1ce-7258-419a-88c9-fff118929661",[941],{"url":942,"_uid":943,"image":944,"component":750,"copyright_details":948},{"id":7,"url":7,"linktype":744,"fieldtype":14,"cached_url":7},"i-b3d3ef2f-e556-447b-992f-ddcace27e86f",{"id":945,"alt":946,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":946,"filename":947,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},4187763,"Boxing Fight","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1100x1100/fdb9a7ec10/boxing_match.png",[949],{"_uid":950,"link":951,"title":953,"component":757},"0fac8b59-af77-42f2-9e45-8042abcfca0b",{"id":7,"url":952,"linktype":13,"fieldtype":14,"cached_url":952},"https://unsplash.com/photos/lUK16p_JtCM","Joel Muniz",{"type":731,"attrs":955,"content":956},{"level":733},[957],{"text":958,"type":729},"5 Tips For Fight Night",{"type":731,"attrs":960,"content":962},{"level":961},3,[963],{"text":964,"type":729},"1. Watch The Feet",{"type":725,"content":966},[967,969,975,977,983],{"text":968,"type":729},"There are a lot of terms that get thrown around in boxing to describe ",{"text":970,"type":729,"marks":971},"footwork",[972],{"type":824,"attrs":973},{"href":974,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":827,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/training/boxing-footwork-drills-for-beginners/",{"text":976,"type":729},". “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 ",{"text":978,"type":729,"marks":979},"control in the match",[980],{"type":824,"attrs":981},{"href":982,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":827,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/training/learn-to-control-distance-and-dictate-the-boxing-match",{"text":984,"type":729},".",{"type":731,"attrs":986,"content":987},{"level":961},[988],{"text":989,"type":729},"2. Punches Aren’t Equal",{"type":725,"content":991},[992,994,1000],{"text":993,"type":729},"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 ",{"text":995,"type":729,"marks":996},"power punches",[997],{"type":824,"attrs":998},{"href":999,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":827,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/training/3-punching-bag-combos-for-speed-and-power",{"text":1001,"type":729},", matter more than zoning punches.",{"type":731,"attrs":1003,"content":1004},{"level":961},[1005],{"text":1006,"type":729},"3. The “30-30” Rule",{"type":725,"content":1008},[1009],{"text":1010,"type":729},"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 the 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.",{"type":731,"attrs":1012,"content":1013},{"level":961},[1014],{"text":1015,"type":729},"4. Patterns and Habits",{"type":725,"content":1017},[1018],{"text":1019,"type":729},"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 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":731,"attrs":1021,"content":1022},{"level":961},[1023],{"text":1024,"type":729},"5. Listen To The Corner",{"type":725,"content":1026},[1027],{"text":912,"type":729},{"type":731,"attrs":1029,"content":1030},{"level":733},[1031],{"text":1032,"type":729},"Tune In and Get Inspired",{"type":725,"content":1034},[1035],{"text":1036,"type":729},"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":725,"content":1038},[1039,1041,1047],{"text":1040,"type":729},"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. Download the FREE ",{"text":1042,"type":729,"marks":1043},"FightCamp App",[1044],{"type":824,"attrs":1045},{"href":1046,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":827,"linktype":13},"https://fightcamp.app.link/srbn9hdzSlb",{"text":1048,"type":729}," and train with real fighters from the comfort of your own home.",{"name":468,"created_at":469,"published_at":470,"updated_at":471,"id":472,"uuid":473,"content":1050,"slug":468,"full_slug":570,"sort_by_date":48,"position":86,"tag_list":1055,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":572,"first_published_at":573,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1056,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":475,"name":476,"topics":1051,"component":118,"meta_info":1052,"meta_title":7,"block_image":1053,"cover_image":1054,"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},[],[],"2022-05-05 00:00",{"_uid":1059,"title":881,"plugin":43,"description":1060},"949043ac-67fa-4e3b-9d41-e78c47c0a573","Boxer Iain Mackenzie shares his top 5 tips for watching fight night and explains some of the more confusing aspects of a boxing match for new viewers.",{"id":1062,"alt":1063,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":1063,"filename":1064,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},4187523,"A Pro Boxer’s Guide To Watching Fight Night","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/2400x990/18fb5dbef2/a-pro-boxers-guide-to-watching-fight-night.png",[],"lights-camera-punch-your-guide-to-fight-night","blogs/lights-camera-punch-your-guide-to-fight-night",-4060,[872],"8f66cbf4-dddc-4c4f-ae4f-8bf4d2482be9","2022-05-06T00:00:00.000Z",[],{"name":1074,"created_at":1075,"published_at":1076,"updated_at":1077,"id":1078,"uuid":1079,"content":1080,"slug":1457,"full_slug":1458,"sort_by_date":48,"position":1459,"tag_list":1460,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":873,"meta_data":48,"group_id":1461,"first_published_at":1462,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":876,"alternates":1463,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48},"The Ultimate Boxing and MMA Fight Wishlist","2022-01-23T08:40:12.568Z","2022-09-26T19:54:16.733Z","2022-09-26T19:54:16.801Z",100692758,"ab821127-93a0-4ff0-a6aa-ea361d1affb0",{"_uid":1081,"faqs":1082,"title":1074,"topic":1130,"author":704,"content":1145,"category":1441,"schedule":1449,"component":860,"meta_info":1450,"cover_image":1453,"description":1452,"contributors":1456},"07d5bf83-e299-4125-94a7-40bda1a6f5ee",[1083,1086,1090,1094,1098,1102,1106,1110,1114,1118,1122,1126],{"_uid":1084,"answer":1085,"question":1074,"component":670},"a0b653cb-57ba-499d-a4af-0447ea6fdbc4","This year has the potential to be a fantastic time for combat sports, and every fan has that one fight we want to see. Here’s a look at our picks for fights we really want to see in 2022 for Boxing and MMA, as well as a few awesome fantasy fights! Check out this article for some of our picks...",{"_uid":1087,"answer":1088,"question":1089,"component":670},"1ba233b3-8dfb-4ec5-b85c-3c7a316a68cd","You see this might actually be pretty interesting in the YouTube Boxing arena. McGregor, despite falling from grace, would still be by far the best opponent Paul has fought. There’s also the fact that McGregor, unlike Woodley, has boxed before. The main downside is, of course, that McGregor is much smaller than Paul, so he’d either have to bulk up significantly or the fight would never be sanctioned. Still though, if it happens it would certainly be entertaining.","Conor McGregor vs. Jake Paul",{"_uid":1091,"answer":1092,"question":1093,"component":670},"db0c81b6-7560-4137-a3dd-2dcd16b47b39","An up-and-comer vs. an established, solid champion is the perfect kind of fight to make at the welterweight division right now. With Spence and Crawford in gridlock and Porter retired, we need some new stars in the division. Having Ellis go against a solid, fundamental fighter like Ugas for a belt is the perfect way to start that.","Rashidi Ellis vs. Yordenis Ugas",{"_uid":1095,"answer":1096,"question":1097,"component":670},"072f95cf-0711-4437-88a6-a5b6cc41db22","This is an important middleweight fight that should honestly have already happened. Andrade and Charlo both need the resume boost (Andrade more than Charlo now), and it’s actually a good style match-up. Andrade is a calculating, safe boxer, and Charlo is a long-range bomber, so these two would have a good style clash in the middle-distance. We hope this one gets made in 2022!","Demetrius Andrade vs. Jermall Charlo",{"_uid":1099,"answer":1100,"question":1101,"component":670},"431d1f99-64fd-478a-87f5-d5c357ae55f2","While it looks unlikely, we think a lot of people would pay to see this bout. Teo had the best night of his career against Loma, but Loma has looked just as unstoppable as ever in his comeback, even putting in the work to beat all of Teo’s former opponents in convincing fashion. This would be a big drama fight if it happens.","Vasiliy Lomachenko vs. Teofimo Lopez II",{"_uid":1103,"answer":1104,"question":1105,"component":670},"15f695ff-dbf9-40b7-b5fa-c0092e9661a3","Fights between two up-and-comers are always awesome, and Garcia especially could use the resume boost. He has Campbell under his belt, but still probably has the weakest resume out of the four young lightweights (Davis, Garcia, Lopez, and Haney). These guys are both fast, explosive punchers with amazing corners, so this fight would be an instant buy for us.","Gervonta Davis vs. Ryan Garcia",{"_uid":1107,"answer":1108,"question":1109,"component":670},"d138a94d-bfb9-43e1-9319-5fc94976b06d","Ah yes. The fight. People have been asking for this fight between Spence and Crawford since they both came into the limelight. Crawford is a slick, technically gifted switch hitter, and Spence is a violent, destructive inside fighting southpaw. And for the first time, there is some hope for this fight happening. If it does, we guess that it would be the fight of the year, as both of these guys come to win every time they enter the ring.","Terence Crawford vs. Errol Spence, Jr.",{"_uid":1111,"answer":1112,"question":1113,"component":670},"7009739d-d494-4718-9512-452ff1dc171c","The first clash between these two is our favorite fight in modern history, and we think a rematch would be just as amazing. The young lion vs. the old tiger, and this time, the tiger would have information that lets him really leverage his experience. We would pay any amount of money to see this fight.","Naoya Inoue vs. Nonito Donaire II",{"_uid":1115,"answer":1116,"question":1117,"component":670},"798e6b22-9fe6-427d-afae-3ebbb3e172fe","Another clash between two of the four young lions of lightweight, this one is a favorite of the possible match-ups. “Tank” (Davis) is the harder hitter and is probably better defensively, but Teo has the range advantage and certainly the better resume. They both also fight with a chip on their shoulder and always look to finish fights. We would love to see this one in the summer, maybe as part of a lightweight tournament.","Gervonta Davis vs. Teofimo Lopez",{"_uid":1119,"answer":1120,"question":1121,"component":670},"afc939e4-255c-4c60-a9a2-e8f185e05293","Two amazing strikers that have evolved considerably since their last meeting, this would be a stunning rematch. They both have fantastic stand-up, and both have greatly improved their ground game, making this an incredibly fast-paced, violent chess match that we all very much hope to see.","Valentina Shevchenko vs Julianna Peña",{"_uid":1123,"answer":1124,"question":1125,"component":670},"c634ee6d-2ef8-4c63-a913-d826a7e1b63f","What an all-time classic this fight would be! Not only does it have a great narrative, the old face of Mexican boxing vs. the new face, but also has two similar styles. Álvarez has better defense, but Chávez in his prime was an absolute machine, he never slowed down and he had absolutely no fear. We have no idea who would win but wish we could find out.","Canelo Álvarez vs. Julio Cesár Chávez, Sr.",{"_uid":1127,"answer":1128,"question":1129,"component":670},"600fb79e-f795-4e65-9e7b-20de0c8b943a","Another instant classic to imagine. Golovkin and Hagler are kindred spirits; both skilled boxers who choose to put their faith in their heart and their chins. Both of them fought only the best whenever possible, and both are absolute destroyers in the ring. Whoever would win this…one of those granite chins would have to crack.","Gennady Golovkin vs. Marvin Hagler",{"name":534,"created_at":535,"published_at":536,"updated_at":537,"id":538,"uuid":539,"content":1131,"slug":534,"full_slug":553,"sort_by_date":48,"position":554,"tag_list":1143,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":556,"first_published_at":557,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1144,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":541,"name":542,"category":1132,"component":39,"meta_info":1140,"block_image":1141,"cover_image":1142,"internal_notes":7},{"name":468,"created_at":469,"published_at":470,"updated_at":471,"id":472,"uuid":473,"content":1133,"slug":468,"full_slug":570,"sort_by_date":48,"position":86,"tag_list":1138,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":572,"first_published_at":573,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1139,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":475,"name":476,"topics":1134,"component":118,"meta_info":1135,"meta_title":7,"block_image":1136,"cover_image":1137,"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":722,"content":1146},[1147,1151,1156,1161,1177,1181,1186,1200,1204,1209,1223,1227,1232,1246,1249,1254,1268,1272,1277,1291,1295,1300,1314,1318,1324,1338,1341,1346,1351,1366,1369,1374,1379,1393,1396,1401,1415,1418,1423],{"type":725,"content":1148},[1149],{"text":1150,"type":729},"This could be a comeback year for combat sports, especially if some of the top contenders raise to the challenge and listen to the fans. Here’s a look at our picks for boxing & MMA fantasy fights we'd pay good money to see in 2022.",{"type":731,"attrs":1152,"content":1153},{"level":733},[1154],{"text":1155,"type":729},"Boxing Fight Wishlist",{"type":731,"attrs":1157,"content":1158},{"level":961},[1159,1160],{"text":1089,"type":729},{"type":936},{"type":738,"attrs":1162},{"id":1163,"body":1164},"97fb75ed-7f95-4e1a-ba4a-ee8b43b39c16",[1165],{"_uid":1166,"image":1167,"component":750,"copyright_details":1171},"i-6aab7078-5d49-4b5d-bc6e-c6c0e06a7d8f",{"id":1168,"alt":1169,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":1169,"filename":1170,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3706896,"Connor McGregor vs. Jake Paul ","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1380x700/fab46fe6f7/mcgregor-vs-paul.png",[1172],{"_uid":1173,"link":1174,"title":1176,"component":757},"e2d91a5f-b905-4fbc-bebc-e85ac89b6891",{"id":7,"url":1175,"linktype":13,"fieldtype":14,"cached_url":1175},"https://www.instagram.com/p/CILIy3UDyNK/","@jakepaul",{"type":725,"content":1178},[1179],{"text":1180,"type":729},"You see this might actually be pretty interesting in the YouTube Boxing arena. Although some say McGregor has fallen from grace, he would still be by far the best opponent Paul has fought. There’s also the fact that McGregor, unlike Paul's most recent opponent, has far more boxing experience. The main downside is, of course, that McGregor is much smaller than Paul, so in order for this to be a sanctioned fight, he’d have to bulk up significantly. 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With Spence and Crawford in gridlock and Porter retired, we need some new stars in the division. 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Andrade and Charlo both need the resume boost (Andrade more than Charlo now since Charlo has recently been stepping up his competition and fighting real challengers), and it’s actually a good style match-up. Andrade is a calculating, safe boxer, and Charlo is a long-range bomber, so these two would have a good style clash in the middle-distance. 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Did we miss any awesome fights that you want to see happen in 2022? Share your own fighting wishlist and leave a comment in our ",{"text":1428,"type":729,"marks":1429},"Facebook Community",[1430],{"type":824,"attrs":1431},{"href":1432,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":827,"linktype":13},"https://www.facebook.com/groups/542530602799015",{"text":1434,"type":729},". And in the meantime, if you're ready to train like a fighter, get access to hundreds of boxing, kickboxing, strength, conditioning, recovery, and stretching workouts that will push you mentally and physically. Download the FREE ",{"text":1042,"type":729,"marks":1436},[1437],{"type":824,"attrs":1438},{"href":1046,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":827,"linktype":13},{"text":1440,"type":729}," and train with real fighters from the comfort of your own home. Who knows, maybe one day you’ll be battling it out with one of your dream contenders in the ring!",{"name":468,"created_at":469,"published_at":470,"updated_at":471,"id":472,"uuid":473,"content":1442,"slug":468,"full_slug":570,"sort_by_date":48,"position":86,"tag_list":1447,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":572,"first_published_at":573,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1448,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":475,"name":476,"topics":1443,"component":118,"meta_info":1444,"meta_title":7,"block_image":1445,"cover_image":1446,"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},[],[],"2022-03-07 00:00",{"_uid":1451,"title":1074,"plugin":43,"description":1452},"d0b23459-5ddf-4973-a47a-7b000463a43c","From actual possibilities to fantasy fights, we’ve curated a list of dream Boxing & MMA match-ups we’re dying to see in the ring.",{"id":1454,"alt":1074,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":1074,"filename":1455,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},3723917,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/2400x990/412a0a5407/the-ultimate-boxing-and-mma-fight-wishlist.png",[],"the-ultimate-boxing-and-mma-fight-wishlist","blogs/the-ultimate-boxing-and-mma-fight-wishlist",-3580,[872],"c2c27238-2d1a-4fa4-a33d-e5c0f19c247a","2022-03-07T02:10:00.000Z",[],{"name":1465,"created_at":1466,"published_at":1467,"updated_at":1468,"id":1469,"uuid":1470,"content":1471,"slug":1642,"full_slug":1643,"sort_by_date":48,"position":1644,"tag_list":1645,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":873,"meta_data":48,"group_id":1646,"first_published_at":1647,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":876,"alternates":1648,"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":1472,"faqs":1473,"title":1465,"topic":1498,"author":1513,"content":1514,"category":1624,"schedule":1632,"component":860,"meta_info":1633,"cover_image":1637,"description":1636,"contributors":1641},"3fcdbf27-3337-499d-bf5e-4cbd9e79686b",[1474,1478,1482,1486,1490,1494],{"_uid":1475,"answer":1476,"question":1477,"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":1479,"answer":1480,"question":1481,"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":1483,"answer":1484,"question":1485,"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":1487,"answer":1488,"question":1489,"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":1491,"answer":1492,"question":1493,"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":1495,"answer":1496,"question":1497,"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. 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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":725,"content":1521},[1522],{"text":1523,"type":729},"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":725,"content":1525},[1526],{"text":1527,"type":729},"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":731,"attrs":1529,"content":1530},{"level":733},[1531],{"text":1532,"type":729},"5 Tips For Enjoying Fight Night",{"type":731,"attrs":1534,"content":1535},{"level":961},[1536],{"text":1481,"type":729},{"type":725,"content":1538},[1539],{"text":1540,"type":729},"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":725,"content":1542},[1543],{"text":1544,"type":729},"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":731,"attrs":1546,"content":1547},{"level":961},[1548],{"text":1549,"type":729},"2. Knockout vs. Technical Knockout",{"type":725,"content":1551},[1552,1554,1560],{"text":1553,"type":729},"The term “Knockout” can mean different things depending on the sport. In boxing, a Knockout occurs when one fighter is ",{"text":1555,"type":729,"marks":1556},"knocked to the ground",[1557],{"type":824,"attrs":1558},{"href":1559,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":827,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/training/how-to-recover-from-a-knockdown-in-a-boxing-match",{"text":1561,"type":729}," 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":731,"attrs":1563,"content":1564},{"level":961},[1565],{"text":1489,"type":729},{"type":725,"content":1567},[1568],{"text":1569,"type":729},"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":725,"content":1571},[1572],{"text":1573,"type":729},"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":731,"attrs":1575,"content":1576},{"level":961},[1577],{"text":1578,"type":729},"4. Touching Gloves is a Sign of Respect",{"type":725,"content":1580},[1581],{"text":1582,"type":729},"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":731,"attrs":1584,"content":1585},{"level":961},[1586],{"text":1497,"type":729},{"type":725,"content":1588},[1589],{"text":1496,"type":729},{"type":731,"attrs":1591,"content":1592},{"level":733},[1593],{"text":1594,"type":729},"Get In On The Action",{"type":725,"content":1596},[1597,1599,1605],{"text":1598,"type":729},"Fight Night is always more fun when you understand the action and can analyze it with friends over ",{"text":1600,"type":729,"marks":1601},"snacks",[1602],{"type":824,"attrs":1603},{"href":1604,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":827,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/wellness/a-fighters-guide-to-fight-night-game-day-snacking",{"text":1606,"type":729},", 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":731,"attrs":1608,"content":1609},{"level":733},[1610],{"text":1611,"type":729},"Train Like a Fighter",{"type":725,"content":1613},[1614,1616,1622],{"text":1615,"type":729},"Take your workouts to the next level and train like a fighter with the at-home connected fitness solution used by world champion boxers Mike Tyson and Floyd Mayweather. ",{"text":1617,"type":729,"marks":1618},"FightCamp",[1619],{"type":824,"attrs":1620},{"href":1621,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":827,"linktype":13},"https://joinfightcamp.com/shop/?utm_source=organicBlog&utm_medium=&utm_content=packages",{"text":1623,"type":729}," 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":1625,"slug":468,"full_slug":570,"sort_by_date":48,"position":86,"tag_list":1630,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":572,"first_published_at":573,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1631,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":475,"name":476,"topics":1626,"component":118,"meta_info":1627,"meta_title":7,"block_image":1628,"cover_image":1629,"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":1634,"title":1635,"plugin":43,"description":1636},"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":1638,"alt":1639,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":1639,"filename":1640,"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,[872],"c0196cd9-d7a1-4585-a730-7e7713095b3b","2022-06-23T00:00:00.000Z",[],{"name":1650,"created_at":1651,"published_at":1652,"updated_at":1653,"id":1654,"uuid":1655,"content":1656,"slug":1817,"full_slug":1818,"sort_by_date":48,"position":1819,"tag_list":1820,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":873,"meta_data":48,"group_id":1821,"first_published_at":1822,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":876,"alternates":1823,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48},"Pro Boxing Returns To Cuba For The First Time Since 1962","2022-04-13T07:36:54.574Z","2022-09-26T19:52:18.271Z","2022-09-26T19:52:18.301Z",124700254,"e1c4485b-8a53-4808-84be-0cf1f50075fa",{"_uid":1657,"faqs":1658,"title":1650,"topic":1675,"author":704,"content":1690,"category":1801,"schedule":1809,"component":860,"meta_info":1810,"cover_image":1813,"description":1812,"contributors":1816},"5db32916-b06b-4a78-a2df-70505bfd70a8",[1659,1663,1667,1671],{"_uid":1660,"answer":1661,"question":1662,"component":670},"53eb5137-8f34-455d-b1c6-335fc9197096","Until Recently, Cuban boxers who wanted to go professional had to defect to another country in order to do so. 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":1664,"answer":1665,"question":1666,"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":1668,"answer":1669,"question":1670,"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. This will create a ton of opportunities for sponsorships, lucrative hometown fights, and in general, give the Cuban boxer a chance to make a living competing in the sport they love.","What does the recent lift on the ban of professional boxing in Cuba mean for Cuban boxers?",{"_uid":1672,"answer":1673,"question":1674,"component":670},"5d71c125-00f7-49e5-931e-f35d5c2e05db","We are very quickly going to see a huge rise in Cuban contenders in the sphere which may cause a lot of problems for fighters who have more heart than technique. There is a reason Luis Ortiz was avoided by all of the heavyweight champions until he started showing his age. There is a reason Lomachenko was one of the only elite low-weight fighters willing to tangle with Rigondeaux: Cuban fighters are very, very good. Their fighting philosophy is similar to the Eastern European style exemplified by Ukrainian fighters like Vasyl Lomachenko and Oleksandr Usyk: they hit and they do not get hit. They also tend to have limitless gas tanks due to their style, emphasizing quick and precise movement, which means they’re a threat for all 12 rounds.","What does the recent lift on the ban of professional boxing in Cuba mean for boxing?",{"name":534,"created_at":535,"published_at":536,"updated_at":537,"id":538,"uuid":539,"content":1676,"slug":534,"full_slug":553,"sort_by_date":48,"position":554,"tag_list":1688,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":57,"meta_data":48,"group_id":556,"first_published_at":557,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1689,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":541,"name":542,"category":1677,"component":39,"meta_info":1685,"block_image":1686,"cover_image":1687,"internal_notes":7},{"name":468,"created_at":469,"published_at":470,"updated_at":471,"id":472,"uuid":473,"content":1678,"slug":468,"full_slug":570,"sort_by_date":48,"position":86,"tag_list":1683,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":572,"first_published_at":573,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1684,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":475,"name":476,"topics":1679,"component":118,"meta_info":1680,"meta_title":7,"block_image":1681,"cover_image":1682,"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":722,"content":1691},[1692,1704,1710,1727,1731,1751,1756,1760,1765,1780,1792,1797],{"type":725,"content":1693},[1694,1696,1702],{"text":1695,"type":729},"Until Recently, Cuban boxers who wanted to go professional had to defect to another country. 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This will create a ton of opportunities for sponsorships, lucrative hometown fights, and in general, give the Cuban boxer a chance to make a living competing in the sport they love.",{"type":731,"attrs":1761,"content":1762},{"level":733},[1763],{"text":1764,"type":729},"What This Means For Boxing",{"type":738,"attrs":1766},{"id":1712,"body":1767},[1768],{"url":1769,"_uid":1770,"image":1771,"component":750,"copyright_details":1775},{"id":7,"url":7,"linktype":744,"fieldtype":14,"cached_url":7},"i-059dcd43-d5e2-46c2-a637-70522b186455",{"id":1772,"alt":1773,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":1773,"filename":1774,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},4342419,"Cuban boxer Guillermo Rigondeaux ","https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1100x1100/f2c2242bf5/guillermo-rigondeaux.png",[1776],{"_uid":1777,"link":1778,"title":756,"component":757},"20a38c10-ffe1-443e-94da-c2215861e57a",{"id":7,"url":1779,"linktype":13,"fieldtype":14,"cached_url":1779},"https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guillermo_Rigondeaux",{"type":725,"content":1781},[1782,1784,1790],{"text":1783,"type":729},"We are very quickly going to see a huge rise in Cuban contenders in the sphere which may cause a lot of problems for fighters who have more heart than technique. There is a reason Luis Ortiz was avoided by all of the ",{"text":1785,"type":729,"marks":1786},"heavyweight",[1787],{"type":824,"attrs":1788},{"href":1789,"uuid":48,"anchor":48,"target":827,"linktype":13},"https://blog.joinfightcamp.com/fight-news/what-is-a-heavyweight-boxer/",{"text":1791,"type":729}," champions until he started showing his age. There is a reason Lomachenko was one of the only elite low-weight fighters willing to tangle with Rigondeaux: Cuban fighters are very, very good. Their fighting philosophy is similar to the Eastern European style exemplified by Ukrainian fighters like Vasyl Lomachenko and Oleksandr Usyk: they hit and they do not get hit. They also tend to have limitless gas tanks due to their style, emphasizing quick and precise movement, which means they’re a threat for all 12 rounds.",{"type":731,"attrs":1793,"content":1794},{"level":733},[1795],{"text":1796,"type":729},"The Takeaway",{"type":725,"content":1798},[1799],{"text":1800,"type":729},"First of all, congratulations to the Cuban boxers who are finally allowed the chance to earn a living in the sport they love. And second, this move will create an extremely competitive environment in the sport that will lead to some truly incredible technical showdowns in the future. That’s a huge win for all boxing fans.",{"name":468,"created_at":469,"published_at":470,"updated_at":471,"id":472,"uuid":473,"content":1802,"slug":468,"full_slug":570,"sort_by_date":48,"position":86,"tag_list":1807,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":135,"meta_data":48,"group_id":572,"first_published_at":573,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":48,"alternates":1808,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48,"_stopResolving":62},{"_uid":475,"name":476,"topics":1803,"component":118,"meta_info":1804,"meta_title":7,"block_image":1805,"cover_image":1806,"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},[],[],"2022-04-19 00:00",{"_uid":1811,"title":1650,"plugin":43,"description":1812},"8cc9c7e4-0959-4e06-9c26-cfcb7a99bf60","Cuban boxing has long been a dominant force, and with the recent lift of the Castro era ban on pro boxing, Cuban boxers can step into the professional ring.",{"id":1814,"alt":1650,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":1650,"filename":1815,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},4342066,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/2400x990/5f364d3f55/pro-boxing-returns-to-cuba-for-the-first-time-since-1962.png",[],"pro-boxing-returns-to-cuba-for-the-first-time-since-1962","blogs/pro-boxing-returns-to-cuba-for-the-first-time-since-1962",-4510,[872],"0fe69adc-39c9-4521-8136-1448354958bb","2022-04-19T02:05:00.000Z",[],{"name":1825,"created_at":1826,"published_at":1827,"updated_at":1828,"id":1829,"uuid":1830,"content":1831,"slug":2071,"full_slug":2072,"sort_by_date":48,"position":2073,"tag_list":2074,"is_startpage":9,"parent_id":873,"meta_data":48,"group_id":2075,"first_published_at":2076,"release_id":48,"lang":60,"path":876,"alternates":2077,"default_full_slug":48,"translated_slugs":48},"What’s With All The Noise? | Why Fighters Make Sounds","2021-11-25T17:32:30.467Z","2022-09-26T19:55:38.950Z","2022-09-26T19:55:38.988Z",88401856,"d61314b3-50c4-4c55-b634-b74e7732d34a",{"_uid":1832,"faqs":1833,"title":1825,"topic":1848,"author":1863,"content":1864,"category":2054,"schedule":2062,"component":860,"meta_info":2063,"cover_image":2066,"description":2065,"email_capture":2070},"d5dde3fb-8ef0-46d0-ae0a-92e219bf45b1",[1834,1838,1842,1845],{"_uid":1835,"answer":1836,"question":1837,"component":670},"20a674ef-2069-4e4b-8fa8-0ade265f9066","Making noise is ubiquitous across boxing, kickboxing, and other martial arts. It is really all about breathing, which directly impacts form, power, and keeping your whole body engaged. There are many different breath modes that can be incorporated into the timing of a punch or kick.","Why do fighters make noise?",{"_uid":1839,"answer":1840,"question":1841,"component":670},"a4110539-ced1-4408-93c8-3327a37a4042","There are a lot of breath techniques you can work on and different ways to time your exhale with your punch. Ultimately, when you punch you focus on maintaining proper form, power, speed, and precision, all while keeping your endurance so you can stay in the fight – and win the fight. Making noise on your exhale can help you power through. 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A boxing workout has a similar effect after a hard heart-pounding session on the heavy bag. Endorphins are released in the brain, giving you those feel-good vibes and rewarding you for a job well done. “It’s a great way to relieve tension, there’s nothing better than that.” ",{"type":738,"attrs":2294},{"id":2155,"body":2295},[2296],{"_uid":2297,"text":2298,"image":2299,"author":821,"component":2212},"i-34df5dcf-f62e-4d6b-87d3-89e191139dd6","It's that feeling you get after a hard workout. It's euphoric.",{"id":2300,"alt":2106,"name":7,"focus":48,"title":2106,"filename":2301,"copyright":7,"fieldtype":50},4352860,"https://a.storyblok.com/f/115220/1380x700/6b769d8ac7/boxing_is_euphoric.png",{"type":731,"attrs":2303,"content":2304},{"level":733},[2305],{"text":148,"type":729},{"type":725,"content":2307},[2308],{"text":2309,"type":729},"Boxing training and fighting are great reflections of you as an individual. 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