(PG-13: Language) Michael Reeves is really bad at boxing. Regardless, he signed up for the Creator Clash, then came up with the worst possible method of training – a set of TENS machines programmed to shock his muscles into action by zapping his nerves with electricity. He also turned his friends into Rock’em Sock’em sparring robots.
You might remember Rock ’em Sock ’em Robots from when you were a kid. For his Maker’s Secret Santa gift this year, engineer James Bruton made a pair of robots that do battle with their fists. Somebody already knocked their blocks off, though. Stick around to the end to see the fun gift James scored.
Vintage pictures of boxers often show fighters standing in this silly “fisticuffs” stance. But that position served a purpose, as Primo – Boxing explains in this short video. Basically, the lower arm protected the torso since gloveless fighters took way more body blows and aimed for the head less frequently to prevent broken hands.
Santos “Frenchie” Ramos opened his Williamsburg, Brooklyn gym in 1976, and continued to work tirelessly for more than 43 years to keep his dream alive. This short documentary by Mark Cersosimo and Aissa Claveria paints an endearing portrait of the Brooklyn legend and the mark he left on his community.
Known to many as The Mountain on Game of Thrones, Hafþór Björnsson spent more than a decade as a Strongman. But since becoming The World’s Strongest Man, he is reshaping his career and his body to become a professional boxer. Pete Banks’ short documentary explores what motivates the mighty Hafþór.
When we first watched this video of Kickboxer Pavel Trussov showing how fast he can punch, we thought it was sped up. It’s not. This guy really did manage 334 to perform full-extension punches in just one minute, setting a Guinness World Record in the process. Give him 3 minutes, and he can manage 919 punches.
Quell is a wearable device that provides a resistance-based upper body workout while you play a video game. As you punch, its motion tracking sensors detect your movements and let you knock out foes on screen. The game plays on PC, Mac, or mobile device, which can then be connected to your TV screen.
These high tech boxing gloves have built-in 6-axis motion sensors that work with a mobile app to track your performance as you jab, cross, hook, and uppercut. And to prove that they’re badass, they feature interactive lighting effects that provide real time feedback on your workout.
FightCamp combines a pair of sensors with a subscription-based app that contains videos of workouts, to give you a personal trainer in the comfort of your home. The sensors tuck into the included wraps and measure and record your punch volume and speed.
Nintendo’s workout game for the Switch combines boxing with rhythm gaming. Fitness Boxing has you punching to the beat of a variety of music. Play solo and track your progress, or workout alongside a buddy. You can even engage in a head-to-head match.
Bevin Bells makes trip gongs that look and work just like the ones used in boxing arenas, mines, and stock exchanges. They’re mechanical so they don’t need electricity to work. They’re available as brass or as steel with a black powder coat.
“He broke things in me that ain’t never been fixed. It ain’t worth it.” Our latest look at Creed II shows that even Rocky himself is afraid of Ivan Drago’s son. If the younger Creed is to overcome Victor Drago, he needs to fight with a clear purpose.
Fame. Family. Adonis Creed is starting to have it all. But just when he’s enjoying his time in the limelight, out comes an opponent whom his mentor fears. Because Creed’s next challenge bears an all too familiar name: Drago. Creed II premieres 11/21/18.
Botboxer is a boxing training system that features a punching bag that can automatically dodge your punches. Its sensors also allow it to recognize your moves. It comes with a 19″ touchscreen display that lets you control the punching bag and set drills.
Boxing Legends TV kicks off a series featuring its picks for the best moments in recent boxing history. The video includes Amir Khan against Marcos Maidana, Sergio Martinez against Paul Williams II, and Manny Pacquiao against Antonio Margarito.
Each year, the brave men and women of the Chicago Fire and Chicago Police Departments meet up in the ring for a series of exhibition fights. With the help of sponsor Country Financial, the matches raise funds to support families of fallen firefighters and officers.
(Gore) Showtime Sports put together some of the most brutal boxing knockouts from its archives to celebrate its 30th anniversary and remind us of the unspeakable things a well-placed fist can do to a man.
The story of boxing great Roberto Durán , the upstart Panamanian who rose from the streets to defeat then Welterweight champion Sugar Ray Leonard, then infamously forfeited the rematch mid-bout. With a pro record of 103 wins in 119 fights, he’s still one of the best of all time.
(PG-13) Miles Teller stars as boxer Vinny Paz. The Pazmanian Devil was at the height of his career when he broke his neck in a car accident. But the rest of the story plays out like Million Dollar Baby in reverse. What a guy.
Retro Report looks back at Ray Mancini’s infamous bout with Duk Koo Kim and wonders if American football is close to a similar tipping point, as the NFL continues to deny the mounting medical evidence of the sport’s serious health risks.
Adonis never knew his father, the charismatic boxing champ Apollo Creed. Nonetheless, Adonis also wants to succeed in the ring. Good thing he’ll get help from his father’s rival, friend and equal. Also Avon Barksdale is here.
HBO’s hour-long feature on one of the most lucrative – and hopefully worth it – sporting events in history, between two men who appear to be polar opposites, save for their humble beginnings and their winning ways.
