Managers exist in every field across the planet. As their name suggests, they are required to manage a given situation, task, or a person. The same comes into play when we talk about fighters. While the common perception of managers, thanks to movies is that of a greedy person who can make money by often risking their own fighters, the reality is far from this.
Fighters often believe the road to victory is paved with grueling hours and buckets of sweat—and while effort matters, strategy is what separates contenders from champions. After all, why exhaust yourself trying to bulldoze through a wall when you can simply sidestep it?
The UFC is set to host Jon Jones vs Stipe Miocic this weekend at UFC 309. In what is billed to be one of the biggest events of the year, a controversial change has been reported.
The brand Sidekick Boxing has had a rather interesting journey over the years. What started as a brainchild of founder, Daniel Knight has made a mark in the combat sports equipment market in the UK and other countries.
Sidekick Boxing has made a significant impact in the world of martial arts. Since their inception in 2010, they have sponsored some of the top athletes in the sport and have become quite a household name. The brand has now officially teamed up with British fighter Jonathan Haggerty. The 27-year-old British Kickboxing fighter is currently signed to ONE Championship and holds a professional record of 23-5.
Combat sports fighters are known to be some of the most daring athletes in the sporting world. Fighters endure a lot of damage and put their lives on the line every time they step into a fight.
Combat sports athletes are known to be some of the hardest-working athletes in the sports realm. Their training regiment is no joke and they have to push their body to the limit in order to bring out their best version on fight night. However, in the midst of training and trying to balance their personal lives, fighters often tend to look past their mental well-being.
In the world of combat sports, there are many fighters who may not have had the mainstream recognition but have carved out remarkable careers through longevity and dedication.
As you can imagine, a decent punch is the most crucial thing for a boxer to have. Without it, they’re probably in the wrong sport. A punch ideally needs to be just as quick as it is powerful, and one without the other may not be effective against an opponent.
Combat sports date back centuries and have always been an integral part of various cultures around the world. They offer a distinctive blend of athleticism, skill, strategy, and resilience. As most people know, there are various forms of combat sports, amongst the most famous, boxing, MMA, kickboxing, and more. That said, in this piece we will discuss one such combat sport that dates back to ancient times, Lethwei.
