Boxing Superstitions & Pre-Fight Rituals
02/22/2023
Blood… sweat… and superstitions? It’s hard to imagine fighters with their rough exteriors and toughness being prone to superstition, but many have carried either a superstition or ritual with them for most of their careers. Here are some of our favorites...
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The History of the Enswell
02/22/2023
Evolving from rough versions like chilled half-dollar coins or empty tuna cans filled with water and frozen, the modern enswell wasn’t widely used or recognized before 1981. It debuted center stage at Caesar’s Palace, playing a pivotal role in “The Showdown” between Sugar Ray Leonard and Tommy “Hitman” Hearns. The introduction of this advanced design couldn’t have come at a more opportune time.
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The History of Ring Card Girls
02/22/2023
Not surprisingly, the tradition of having a Ring Card Girl originated in Las Vegas. The “Boxing Capital of the World” is also called “Sin City” for a reason, right?
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