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As one of the classic sports in world history, boxing has evolved sharply over time. Having its beginnings as brutal bare-knuckle fights that lasted 30 or more rounds, boxing has become a sport of science, style, and prestige. Featuring the most highly trained athletes in sports and some of the brightest promotional events in the world, boxing continues to be one of the biggest events in not only fighting but all of sports.
Heavyweight boxing used to be the top division in boxing. Fighters like Muhammed Ali, George Foreman, Mike Tyson, and Evander Holyfield came to personify boxing and became iconic symbols of strength like the fictional legend Rocky Balboa. Tastes in boxing began to change at the end of the golden age of heavyweights and a new generation of fighters emerged. This was a class of fighters that was leaner and meaner than the one that came before it.
Once at the bottom of the pile, weight divisions like the various welterweight and lightweight divisions have come on fire. Boasting superior technique, speed, and aggressiveness to heavyweights, these lighter classes have produced all of the top fighters. Oscar de la Hoya headlines a generation of lighter boxers like Manny Pacquiao, Ricky Hatton, Miguel Cotto, and Floyd Mayweather, Jr. who have become known for their aggressiveness and speed.
Outside of professional boxing, NCAA and other amateur versions of boxing also produce classic match ups. The recent Olympic Games also showcased a new generation of boxing talent. Most of the top boxers in the world got their starts as Olympic competitors and the trend will surely continue. From cities from Singapore to Las Vegas, boxing still lights the world on fire. Order your boxing tickets from OnlineTickets.com today!
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