Archive for August, 2010
Augustus Highlights
The best journeyman ever!!!! lost more than he won but boxed some of the best upcoming prospects and gave them all hard fights one of his opponents include Floyd Mayweather who gave him one of his hardest fights to date….watch and enjoy!!!!!
Mayweather vs Pacquiao Promo
Pacqiuo Vs Mayweather Tribute
Pacquiao reportedly agreed to fight mayweather on the 13th of March 2009 for a split of $50 million up front; the fight was scheduled to take place at MGM Grand las Vegas. Both camps agreed on the fight, but then later cancelled after Bob Arum disagreed about the random blood tests, the pacquiao camp said they will only allow them to take blood from pacquiao if it is scheduled. Pacquiou has said he will fight mayweather but just not under the olympic drug testing. Several rumours have been spread that Mayweather is scared or afraid to fight Pacquiao, Roger Mayweather didn’t take too kindly to these rumours, and was caught on camera calling Pacquiao a homosexual! Roger also said that there is no way that this fight will not take place , sooner or later two of the most successful boxers will meet in the ring. One of the most anticipated fights ever.
Muhammad Ali Tribute
Muhammad Ali Tribute
Ali is widely regarded as one of the greatest heavyweight boxers of all time, winning the world heavyweight championship three times, and the only heavyweight boxer to win the lineal heavyweight boxing championship three times. Ali’s fight against Joe Frazier [1971] was named fight of the century; And Ali was also named Sports personality of the century in 1999. Ali was also quite popular for changing his name; he also got stripped of his boxing license due to him not being inducted into the U.S Military due to his religious beliefs. He then regained his Boxing license 4 years later. Ali was well known for his unorthodox boxing style, and used such moves as the ‘rope a dope’. Ali also often tended to trash talk his opponents before the fight, usually with rhymes of some sort. Ali in later life gained Parkinson’s disease which he still struggles with to this day.
Manny Pacquiao Career Tribute
Manny pacquiao tribute
Manny Pacquiao the Filipino is rated the best pound for pound fighter in the world, he is a seven-division champion winning Light Middleweight,Welterweight,Light Welterweight,Lightweight,Super Featherweight,Featherweight,Super Bantamweight and Flyweight . He has had fifty-six fights, winning fifty-one [Thirty-Eight by KO] losing just three and drawing two. Pacquiao was scheduled to fight Floyd Mayweather in the MGM grand las vegas, but due to disagreements about drug testing the fight was cancelled according to bob arum. As well as being pound for pound best boxer in the world, Pacquiao has participated in acting, music recording, and politics. On May 10 2010 pacquiao was elected a member of the house of representatives in the 15th congress of the phillippines , this makes him the first active boxer to become a congressman . Pacquiao has won numerous titles and achievements, such as American fighter of the decade, Fighter of the year, Boxer of the year, Knockout of the year and much more.
Arturo Gatti Tribute
Arturo Gatti Tribute
Arturo Gatti , Also known as ‘Thunder’ . Was a Canadian Lightweight boxer, known for his explosive fights and ability to take huge hits and stay on his feet. He fought Mickey ward three times, winning two and losing one. The ring magazine named there third bout as fight of the year in 2003. Gatti’s first fight in 2000 proved to be succesful , as hek knocked out Joey Gamache in round two. Gamaches lawsuit saw that Gatti had gained 19 pounds after the weigh-in the day before the fight, so therefore he had a large advantage. After this some boxing commissions started to weigh boxers a second time.
Following Gattis amazing boxing career he was found dead in a hotel in Brazil, were he was staying with his wife. Gattis wife was charged with first degree murder but later that year released, more investigations are being took place to try and find out Gattis cause of death.
The Art Of Defensive Boxing
The Art of Defensive Boxing
This video is dedicated to showing the aspects of a good defence; a huge part of being able to box is being able to defend. Without defence you will have no attack. Defence in boxing involves foot movement, head movement, elbows by your side protecting body shots, and a solid guard protecting your chin. This video includes some of the best athletes boxing has ever seen; even some of the most explosive fighters boxing has ever seen had to have top notch defence, such as Mike Tyson. Both Roy Jones Jr and Floyd Mayweather hold outstanding records of not being hit by one single punch throughout the full duration of a round! That shows immaculate defence skills. It will also shock you to know that Mayweather has never hit the canvas of a boxing ring in his Professional boxing career! But he nearly did twice against former world champion Shane Mosley in May.
James Toney Counterpunch master class
James Toney [counterpunch master class]
James Toney made his debut to his professional boxing career on October 26, 1988, against Stephen Lee. Winning that in just two rounds by Technical knockout! On March 10, 1989, Toney’s manager Johnny Smith was killed outside of the Page One Bar in Detroit. Toney is an amazing all round fighter, he has won three world championship titles in three different weight categories. James Toney had an amazing boxing career, he fought eighty-three times, won seventy-two , forty-four of which by KO, losing only 6 with three draws and two no-contests . Toney was named fighter of the year by ring magazine twice [1991, 2003]. Toney was spotted at UFC 108, and then that led to talks with UFC president Dana White. Toney agreed to a multi fight deal with UFC and his making his debut against Randy Couture in UFC 118 on the 28th august. He is being coached by Trevor Sherman to increase his chances of victory against the hall of famer!
I have lost two stone in 6 weeks!!
I was recomended to elite via a friend as I wanted to get fit and try something i have always wanted to do. I was visiting a gym 3 times a week with no actual goal or direction, i found i was putting weight on and getting no muscular definition. I was encouraged to come and take a look round and use the free lesson i was offered. after the first session i was hooked and signed up their and then. I found the gym had a friendly atmosphere. I found that the coaches have a very good knowledge of fitness and nutrition as well as boxing, i asked what my personal goal was and they assissted me in completing this.
I joined elite about 4 months ago to loose weight and gain fitness which i acheived as I lost 2 stone in the first 6-8 weeks aswell as getting muscular definition. Once my fitness was at a reasonable level i was able to really enjoy learning a sport i have grown up watching. As there is only around 6 people per lesson you feel that you are really getting one to one focus from the trainer which motivates you even more. You undertake so many different excersises the lessons dont get boring as you do so many different things. I was given help in acheving my goals as the trainers provided me with a diet plan which helped me shed weight effectivley over a period of time therefore keeping the weight off.
Whilst training you are pushed beyond your limits and you really do feel the benefit of pushing your self through the pain barrier. You soon really reap the benefits and notice the changes in your body!
I really can not stress the advantages of joining Elite, you will not be disapointed! There are all ages and all levels of fitness in the gym yet you are worked with to reach your goal. Whatever your aim is the trainers will work with you and you will achieve it!
You really have to take advantage of the first free lesson you will not regret it!!
Ali Rushton
Royal Marines Testimonial
I am a serving member of the Royal Marine Commandos and was unfortunately injured whilst on active service in Afghanistan. I was told there is a chance of never walking again but through determination a year later I was back on my feet. Still not walking brilliantly and still facing the possibility of never being able to run again I was told I would be able to ride a bike. When I heard this I decided I would like to give something back for those who like me get seriously injured. A charity bike ride was the only way to go and decided it would be 125 miles from Gretna Green back to Bolton. However still suffering from pain and finding it hard to find motivation to train the guys at Elite stepped in and offered to train me to help build my fitness not only for my bike ride but to help aid in my rehabilitation. From day one when I started training at elite I was made to feel very welcome and the adapted all my training to suit me with my injuries never pushing me to do something that may hurt but always pushing me to get fitter. The training is fun and progressive and definitely enjoyable.
Now 125 miles and few pains and aches later I have managed to complete the bike ride all thanks to the fitness the guys at elite helped me to gain. All I can really add to that is great place to train with the best bunch of lads to train you around thanks elite
Aaron Moon
Royal marines Commando
