As a child, Muhammad Ali was rejected an autograph by his boxing hero, Sugar Ray Robinson. When Ali became a prizefighter, he promised never to refuse an autograph request, which he honoured throughout his profession.
Boxing gloves are more dangerous and result in more deaths than bare-knuckle boxing.
A match was held between a man and a bear, in 1949. The bear won.
Legendary Boxer Muhammad Ali reportedly doesn't do sex before a big fight, claiming it made him unbeatable in the ring.
A Mexican boxer named Julio César Chávez wasn’t knocked down until his 91st fight.
One of Bruce Lee’s teachers was an illegal bare-knuckle champion, unbeaten in at least 60 fights. He leaves after accidentally blinding an opponent.
The only boxer who win a round without throwing a punch is Willie Pep.
Ronda Rousey said that having a lot of sex before a match is good for female fighters because it boosts testosterone levels.
In Ancient Greek culture, the god, Apollo, was considered as the inventor of the sport of boxing.
Wilfred Benitez is the youngest boxer to win a title at the age of 17.
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