The Decline In Numbers Of American Heavyweight Boxers

Muhammad Ali

America is famous for producing some of the top heavyweight boxers of all time, such as Muhammad Ali, Joe Louis, Rocky Marciano, Joe Frazier, Jack Dempsey, George Foreman, Mike Tyson, Evander Holyfield and Larry Holmes. However, over the last decade, the numbers have drastically fallen. The question is why. 

      

Mike Tyson

The heavyweight weight division is usually the most popular among fans. However, lightweight boxing champ, Floyd Mayweather, has arguably become the most famous active pugilist in America. His Money Team collective have garnered a significant amount of popularity on social networking. Mayweather‘s personal life has also made him a topic of discussion for bloggers.

Deontay Wilder

Currently, Alabama’s Deontay Wilder and Pennsylvania’s Bryant Jennings are the top two heavyweight prospects in America. Wilder is a big, intimidating power puncher with a perfect record that will be put on the line this month against the first Haitian born Canadian heavyweight champion, Bermane Stiverne. Jennings is a fluid, well rounded boxer, who has racked up many wins as well and is set to face the heavyweight champion of the world, Wladimir Klitschko, in April 2015.

'Rocky IV' Highlights The Advantages Of Contrasting Training Methods

Last night I saw “Rocky IV” again, which is an inspiring sports movie, molded on the career of undefeated boxer Rocky Marciano, who died in 1969 in a plane crash. “Rocky IV” showed a contrast between natural and technology based training methods, but which is better. 

Advances in science and technology have provided greater training capabilities to modern athletes in a variety of sports. Coaches are able to calculate their athletes progress in a more accurate and detailed manner. Injured athletes are also using technology for quicker recovery times. 

However, old fashion training methods are not to be discarded. It builds up a natural endurance, grit and roughness. The body benefits from challenging natural workout as well. A mix of natural and technology based training session for athletes can provide great results, taking advantage of the best of both worlds.