Boxing is a martial art and combat sport in which two people throw punches at each other, usually with gloved hands. Historically, the aim of the game has been to weaken and knock down the opponent. The result of a boxing game is decided when an opponent is deemed incapable to continue by a referee.Here are some of the famous Boxers across the globe who have contributed their bit to the world of sports:

  • Mary Kom Story

    Profile Few Indian sportswomen have made a mark in the Indian sports arena. Today, women are coming forward from all walks of life. Until a few months back, no one could associate with the common and tiny looking Mary Kom with a sport like Boxing. ...
  • Mike Tyson Success Story

    Childhood Mike Tyson was born on June 30, 1966 at Brooklyn, New York City. He was raised in a neighborhood that was famous for its notoriously high crime levels. At the age of 10, he had to move with his mother to the Brownsville neighborhood as they were not able ...
  • Muhammad Ali Success Story

    Childhood The fight is won or lost far away from witnesses - behind the lines, in the gym, and out there on the road, long before I dance under those lights. Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay Jr., on January 17, 1942 in Louisville, Kentucky. He has been ...

  • Manny Pacquiao Success Story

    Manny Pacquiao is a professional boxer hailing from Philippines. He was the second highest paid athlete in the world in 2012 with total earnings of $62 million. He has the unique distinction of being the only boxer to be a world champion in eight different weight divisions. He...
  • Floyd Mayweather Success Story

    Yes, he has now gained attention after the Fight of the Century. Floyd Mayweather beat Manny Pacquiao to walk away with a fortune prize of 180 million dollars in 04 May 2015. ...

A Boxer should be a power house of enormous mental strength & physical strength. Infact boxing as a game is more mental than physical, so mental preparation & strength make the difference in the result of the game. There are professional as well as amateur boxers – but for both practice makes them perfectionist. A Boxer should be swift in his movement & should also have the power of anticipating his opponents’ next move & this come with experience & practice.

"Style" is often defined as the strategic approach a fighter takes during a bout. No two fighters' styles are alike, as it is determined by that individual's physical and mental attributes. Boxing is also a money spinning game, with clubs spending huge on professional boxers. Boxers create an identity of their own & going ahead they also gain huge fan followers who cheer for them during each bout. Boxers can be male as well as female, making it popular among both the genders. Boxers of high caliber get recognition from two internationally recognized boxing halls of fame; the International Boxing Hall of Fame (IBHOF) and the World Boxing Hall of Fame (WBHF).