Pugilism: Art With Fists

Have you ever sat down and pondered over the art that is boxing.  Using your fists to sport fight is something that takes intense training for a long period of time, and during the fight it takes superior concentration and strength.  Boxing is a form of pugilism.  Pugilism is an art form that not many can readily master, but those who do become great.  The term pugilism actually encompasses all things related to the sport of boxing.  The skill that it requires, the training that is endured, and the practice of literally using the fists to fight all embody a true pugilist.  There have many pugilists that have walked the earth, and some more great than others.  Here’s a look into some of the greats.

Muhammad Ali was born Cassius Marcellus Clay in the year 1942, and his boxing career all began with a stolen bicycle in the year of 1954.  He decided that he was going to take on whoever had stolen his bike, and in a couple of weeks, he did just that for his very first win ever.  Aside from his incredible pugilism for, Muhammad Ali was also well known for his loud mouth, which would stir up opponents just enough for a really intense boxing match.  His stats prove it all, with 56 wins, 5 loses, and 37 knockout’s, Ali is a pugilist in the highest sense of the art.

Lennox Lewis was born in September of the year 1965.  He turned professional in the sport of boxing in the year of 1989.  That next year he won the title in Europe, and two years later he won the British Commonwealth Heavyweight title.  The first time this amazing pugilist came into the ring with Evander Holyfield it resulted in a draw, but when they re-met in 1999, Lewis was victorious and he became the Heavyweight Champion of the World.  He retired in 2004 still holding this elite title. Like Muhammad Ali, Lewis also won the heavyweight championships three different times.  Lewis’ career stats show 41 wins, only 2 loses, 1 draw, and 32 knockouts.

Pugilism takes patience and mad skills.  It is a very impressive type of performance art, and it can also be quite dangerous.

2 Responses to “Pugilism: Art With Fists”

1. Cammy N says:

   July 27, 2011 at 1:17 pm

   I wish more boxers today understood this art form. I feel like when I watch boxing now it’s just two sweaty men hugging each other.

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2. Jamey says:

   July 27, 2011 at 1:18 pm

   Lennox Lewis was the man! I loved watching him get into the ring. His presence is such a dominant force.

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