Tag: history
Fury vs Usyk: ‘The great fight of our era’ – History beckons for either Tyson Fury or Oleksandr Usyk | Boxing News
Joe Louis, Jack Dempsey, Jack Johnson, Rocky Marciano, Lennox Lewis, Muhammad Ali of course, were all one simple thing – the heavyweight champion of the world. They were also some of the greatest sportsmen in history and luminous personalities who dominated their boxing eras. And the winner of Tyson Fury vs Oleksandr Usyk will belong…
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History repeats itself even in bad way for Tigresses
UST Tigresses’ Angge Poyos in the UAAP Season 86 women’s volleyball tournament.–MARLO CUETO/INQUIRER.net Some University of Santo Tomas (UST) diehards had held up a sign during the Golden Tigresses’ Final Four match against De La Salle University that read: History Repeats, 5/5/2019. That streamer talked about how the Tigresses bundled out the defending champion Lady…
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Nelly Korda plays down hopes for LPGA Tour history bid after ‘dream’ Met Gala appearance | Golf News
Nelly Korda insists she has hardly thought about the chance to make history by winning an unprecedented sixth straight event on the LPGA Tour. The 25-year-old returns to action in this week’s Cognizant Founders Cup in New Jersey having attended the Met Gala in New York on Monday, where she became the first golfer since…
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Ronnie O’Sullivan ‘energised’ by fasting as he chases more World Snooker Championship history | Snooker News
Ronnie O’Sullivan’s bid to claim a record eighth Crucible crown remains firmly on track after he beat Ryan Day 13-7 to reach the World Championship quarter-finals; O’Sullivan has credited intermittent fasting for helping his progress through the tournament Last Updated: 29/04/24 9:37pm Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Sky Sports’ Cam…
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Chelsea boss Emma Hayes on Kadeisha Buchanan’s red card: ‘Worst decision in history of Women’s Champions League’ | Football News
Emma Hayes described referee Iuliana Demetrescu’s decision to send Kadeisha Buchanan off in Chelsea’s Women’s Champions League semi-final defeat to Barcelona as “the worst decision” in the history of the competition. Chelsea’s hopes of winning a first Women’s Champions League title were ended as Barcelona overturned a 1-0 first-leg deficit to win 2-0 at Stamford…
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Women’s Six Nations: England’s Red Roses seek Grand Slam history but ill-discipline a looming issue | Rugby Union News
New Zealand’s Black Ferns may be the world champions, but in the northern hemisphere, there is no fixture that comes close to England vs France in women’s rugby. In saying that, the Red Roses have been utterly dominant of recent times and travel to the Stade Chaban-Delmas on Saturday seeking a third Grand Slam in…
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The Masters 2024: Scottie Scheffler shares halfway lead as Tiger Woods makes history and Rory McIlroy struggles | Golf News
World No 1 Scottie Scheffler remains favourite for victory at The Masters after moving into a share of the halfway lead at Augusta National, where Tiger Woods made history and Rory McIlroy stuttered into the weekend. Scheffler carded a level-par 72 in strong winds at Augusta National to remain at six under and make it…
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The History of Boxing Gloves: How They Have Changed the Sport
Boxing is a sport that has been around for centuries, with evidence of boxing matches dating back as far as ancient Greece. Throughout its long history, one of the most significant changes to the sport has been the introduction of boxing gloves. In the early days of boxing, fighters would often compete bare-knuckled, leading to…
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Grand National: Top-weight Hewick bids to join Red Rum in Aintree history books for John ‘Shark’ Hanlon | Racing News
King George hero Hewick will carry top weight in this year’s Grand National after the ratings were unveiled in Liverpool. John ‘Shark’ Hanlon’s bargain £800 purchase has proved a revelation in recent years, winning the Galway Plate, Oaksey Chase and the American Grand National, collating over £600,000 in prize money. Those victories came before a…
Read More The History of Boxing Gloves: From Ancient Times to the Ring Today
Boxing gloves have been an essential part of the sport of boxing for centuries, and their evolution over time is a fascinating story that reflects both changes in the sport and in the technology available. The origins of boxing gloves can be traced back to ancient Greece, where fighters would wrap their hands in leather…
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