Boxers, like ordinary people, have lives outside their work. Sure, they spend a big chunk of their time training for matches, but these athletes also have things they’re busy with that may or may not be at all related to boxing.

These professional boxers are, in their own ways, celebrities. To some extent, they have the capacity to influence and they know it. There is so much more to the person than what they can do with boxing gloves for heavy bag. So let’s learn all about it and dive right into the lives of some world-famous boxers outside the ring.

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By Patrick Pierce

There is simply no denying that boxing still remains one of the most exciting sports today. And, a lot of this has to do with its rich history. Yes, kickboxing and mixed martial arts have moved into the spotlight as of late, but there is no denying that there are still plenty of hardcore boxing fans that are dedicated to the sweet science that is boxing. If you really want to appreciate boxing and everything that it has to offer, you should take the time to learn a bit about the sport’s rich history.

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It seems that ever since Andy Ruiz Jr beat Anthony Joshua in a shock upset at Madison Square Garden, the 29-year-old Englishman has become a lot more outspoken. Before being knocked to the canvas repeatedly and subsequently stripped of his heavyweight belts during a disastrous showing in New York, Joshua was regarded as a phenomenon in the world of boxing as the Watford-born superstar always chose to let his boxing do the talking. 

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Mixed martial arts, or MMA, is a modern amalgamation of about 15 different combat disciplines including wrestling, jiu-jitsu, muay thai, boxing and kung fu. Because of the multifarious nature of the sport, there are numerous avenues to transition into and out of the sport; which seems to be growing exponentially by the year.

The most prestigious honor in the sport is the Ultimate Fighting Championship title, which has been claimed by just 81 individuals in its history. Dana White is the current President of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, which is the mma organization in the world. Under White’s leadership, the UFC has grown into a globally popular multibillion-dollar enterprise, and helped him acquire an individual net worth of about half a billion dollars.

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