The New York Times – Sports:
As combat sports grow in popularity, ringside physicians grapple with the precarious ethics of their role.
Category: Boxing
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To Stop or Not to Stop the Fight
The New York Times – Sports:
As combat sports grow in popularity, ringside physicians grapple with the precarious ethics of their role.
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Jake Paul Is Aiming for Boxing Legitimacy, and Collecting Seashells
The New York Times – Sports:
The social media star is preparing to fight his first opponent with professional boxing experience: Hasim Rahman Jr., who is 12-1. “I’ve been waiting to take his head off,” Paul said in an interview.
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Jake Paul Is Aiming for Boxing Legitimacy, and Collecting Seashells
The New York Times – Sports:
The social media star is preparing to fight his first opponent with professional boxing experience: Hasim Rahman Jr., who is 12-1. “I’ve been waiting to take his head off,” Paul said in an interview.
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Devin Haney Is a Star for the Digital Age. Some Think His Belt Is Paper.
The New York Times – Sports:
After using YouTube to raise his profile, Devin Haney was promoted from interim champion without a title fight. A bout for the undisputed lightweight belt is his chance to remove the doubt among some of his contemporaries.
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For Some Parkinson’s Patients, Boxing Can Be Therapy
The New York Times – Sports:
No-contact boxing is a great full-body workout for anyone, but some experts say people with neurological disorders just might benefit most.
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Jürgen Blin, Who Went 7 Rounds Against Ali, Dies at 79
The New York Times – Sports:
In 1971, Blin was a working-class fighter from Hamburg and a top contender in Germany. Ali was coming off a loss to Joe Frazier and needed to get back in shape.