Boxing in a generic sense has existed in human civilization before recorded history. But its modern shape as a sport started in the United Kingdom.
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Fun Fact: The Alternative Name For Boxing
An alternative name for boxing is pugilism which is ultimately from the Latin word pugnus meaning “fist.”
Things I Like: Rocky Balboa (Rocky Movie Series)
Rocky Balboa is one of my favorite characters in all fiction. Sylvester Stallone did really well creating the character and making fans love him in the movies. There was no boxing fictional character like the Italian Stallion. Him losing that original fight against Apollo Creed was a creative curveball. But it was so damn satisfying…
Things I Hate: Mason Dixon (Rocky Movie Series)
Mason “The Line” Dixon was my least favorite villain in the whole Rocky series, though he isn’t much of a bad guy, just an antagonist. He was a bit vain and prideful as the whole fight against Rocky Balboa started because a computer simulation predicted that Rocky would have beaten him in his prime. Which…
Things I Hate: George Washington Duke (Rocky Movie Series)
George Washington Duke was written to be a very unlikable character, as he’s basically a parody of Don King in real life. He basically becomes the big shot manager of Tommy Gunn especially when the young boxer becomes heavyweight champion. He never really cared for Tommy Gunn but he enjoyed all the money that came…