BOXING -a Sweet Science
"He boxed as though he were playing the violin." --Sportswriter Barney Nagler.
Barney Nagler,
So what were you thinking what's the topic for today, guess? Well, its all about boxing, may because of London Olympics 2012, but on the other side do you know boxing is also called sweet science. Thought people think boxing is violent, barbaric sport or a few of them think its a beautiful and artistic display of athleticism. Go deeper mechanics of boxing... think about its sheer display of expertise displayed by two talented fighters. Although you must be thinking its violent but look at the mechanics it works, its altogether skillful craft that involves sheer planning, then a strategy, it concludes as a Sweet Science.
To began with, lets go into details as to why this science appeared in first place. Egan was a British writer, who was famous for writing the article on Boxiana. The first volume was published in 1813, there he stated boxing as “Sweet Science of Bruising", its a phrase that used for boxers as both methodical and tough. Boxiana became famous and so the boxing is related to sweet science. By the time of 20th century, author AJ Libeling gave Egan a homage for Sweet Science which included successful fighters of the time included Ray Robinson, Rocky Marciano, and Jake Lamotta. And so came the name of Sugar Ray Robinson and Sugar Ray Leonard from sweet science.
As a matter of fact, boxing popularity has fallen. The most successful boxers have tactics and best skills summed up with a strategy and yet they are tough big guys. I have no idea why did I wrote this article, but isn't it cool to know boxing is related to sweet. Think about it!
