Emanuel Steward discusses his first Boxing Clinic

by Geoffrey Ciani - Hall of Fame trainer Emanuel Steward recently kicked off the first in a series of boxing clinics last Wednesday, July 21 in Atlanta, Georgia, at Sweet Science Fitness.

Emanuel Steward: Wladimir is one of the most devastating one-punch boxers in heavyweight history

by Geoffrey Ciani - This weeks 83rd edition of On the Ropes Boxing Radio featured an exclusive interview Hall of Fame trainer Emanuel Steward who is currently involved in a lot of recent headlines throughout the boxing world.

Fundamentals of Monkey Boxing and Monkey Staff

Monkey boxing (Hou Quan) is an acrobatic style of kung fu that uses a variety of kicks & strikes to vulnerable areas of the body. It is characterized by lunges, running on all fours, dives, rolls, leaps & techniques executed from a squatting or stooping position.

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Shea brings Swank presence to the ring

Woman boxer helped actress train for role A petite young woman named Maureen Shea taught Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank how to fight. Swank went on to star in the 2004 Clint Eastwood blockbuster "Million Dollar Baby," and the film was given the Academy Award as best picture. Shea, a top-ranked featherweight boxer, sparred with Swank for six months before Swank went onto to play the ill-fated ...