By now, most sports fans are very familiar with the UFC and the sport of Mixed Martial Arts. In fact, the sport is rapidly growing to be more popular than boxing. The UFC Ultimate Fighting Championship) has become a household name in many countries around the world. The Cage Fury Fighting Championship is not as well known as the UFC, but they are doing a good job of drawing attention to themselves, because hardcore MMA fans across the globe are anxiously awaiting this weekends show, and the main even in particular. A topic that is often debated is whether or not a world-class boxer would be able to compete successfully in Mixed Martial Arts. Perhaps on Saturday, June 23rd 2007, we’ll know at least how former world heavyweight boxing champion Ray Mercer performs in his MMA debut against an internet legend and brawler by the name of Kimbo Slice.
Ray Mercer Vs. Kimbo Slice - Both Fighters Make Their Mma (mixed Martial Arts) Debut
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To begin with I think one has to be aware of the “heart” of a great fighter. When speaking of “heart” we’re of course not talking about the muscular heart organ. Even more importantly, we’re talking about the “spirit” of the fighter.
A great fighter has to KNOW he is “in the right”, or is RIGHTEOUS, and that it is his “destiny” to be a GREAT champion. For many great fighters this is evident by their faith that GOD, (as he perceives HIM), is on his side - in his corner so to speak. I’m not preaching here. It is a FACT that many, if not most, great fighters had a great faith in God. Witness Muhammad Ali. See the “heart” of a great champion in one of the Muhammad Ali Videos.
On July 7, 2007, a very unlucky Lamon Brewster (33-4, 29 KOs) endured six rounds of a varied, lethal assault dished out by Wladimir Klitschko (49-3, 44 KOs). The “sevens” were apparently wild, as Brewster’s trainer Buddy McGirt mercifully called the bout before the seventh round began. Strangely enough, Klitschko’s trainer, Emmanuel Steward predicted that the fight would end around the seventh round.
When I was about ten years old I joined this boxing gym in my hometown and started boxing. I trained everyday after school and ran to the gym. After about a couple of months of training I entered my first boxing match that I won. I was very nervous but I did pretty well. I was surprised to be fighting so fast because some boxers were at the gym for years and never had one single fight. I guess I learned pretty fast.
I am no boxing expert or scribe, just a dedicated fight junkie who has followed the sport for over 20 years. My experience goes back to the early 80s super-fights featuring Sugar Ray Leonard, Thomas Hearns and Roberto Duran to the present day mega-fights featuring Oscar De La Hoya, Floyd Mayweather, Jr. and Manny Pacquiao.
Based on this knowledge, I have identified five key factors that typically predict the outcome of championship-level boxing matches.
Boxing is a sport that has been around for centuries. A boxing match consists of two participants, usually men, who face each other in a battle of fists and speed until either one of them is knocked out or until the set number of fighting rounds has been completed.
But there is much more to a boxing match and this sport’s history for that matter. It is more than just a series of punches and jabs to land a blow or to ducking and weaving to try to evade the blows.