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Acting, a form of performance used to describe a character. It allows individuals to change their identity by performing a certain way. If an individual were to act as a hero, they would present the characteristics of one – courageous, selfless, and caring. In the film, Raging Bull, Robert De Niro must exhibit the characteristics and emotions of a famous Italian boxer living in the Bronx going through his rise and fall. De Niro does not only portray this character in the movie, he also…

Throughout history, testing ones strength or power has been very popular in many cultures. Men have always challenged other men, hoping to be stronger than the other. Through history, tests of strength of stood the time of man. The history of weightlifting has displayed both male and female, competing in feats of strength. Weightlifting took place in the 10th century with China’s Zhou Dynasty, around 256 B.C. Military recruits were required to be able to pass feats of strength to be able…

Boxing and cinema have had a long lasting relationship. The first boxing film ever made dated back to 1894. Only 37 seconds were filmed during this match. No one seemed to care that won the match, but this film setup the bond created between boxing and films. Boxing films have come a long way, from making films representing heart and respect to fighting for money and fame. Along the timeline of boxing movies, one film that is known as one of the most recognized sport films of all time is Rocky…

Victor Ortiz net worth Victor Ortiz was born on the 31st January 1987 in Garden City, Kansas USA and has Mexican ancestry. The world knows him for his boxing skills and having won the WBC Welter Weight Champion title, has greatly influenced on his fame and also his net worth. His professional boxing career has been active since 2004. Have you ever wondered how rich Victor Ruiz is? According to sources it is estimated that Victor Ruiz`s overall net worth is $7 million, an amount earned through…

Boxing What is boxing? Boxing is a sport with the goal to put attacks with the fists on the body and face of the opponent until he is knocked out unconscious. As well one will defend with his or her fists and arm. People who box are called boxers. The rings or the “area of boxing” is a square of 18 by 22 feet with four ropes enclosing it. Boxers wear padded gloves and follow the Queensberry rules. Boxing involves two people going against each other of same gender. As well they must be…

Everlast Makes you Bigger Everlast is the most reputable boxing gear company in the world. The company, started in 1910 as a swimwear manufacturer, has bloomed to the brand so popular it as no other major competitors than its previous year’s work. However, due to its expanding empire and the push back against boxing because of the recent string of abusive athletes, Everlast needed to make new a commercial that appealed to a broad range of audiences and put faith back into the morality of boxing.…

Sam Kinard Cassius Clay 1-26-17 My name is Cassius Clay, but many people know me as Muhammad Ali. I was born in Louisville Kentucky in 1942 to Odessa Grady Clay and Cassius Marcellus Clay Sr. It all started when I was twelve when my bike got stolen from a neighborhood kid, and I wanted to beat him up and get my bike back. I took up boxing and became an outstanding amateur boxer. As a teenager I went to Central High School in Louisville Kentucky, but my passion…

Phil Tollestrup (born October 21, 1949)[1] is a former Olympic basketball player as a member of the Canadian national men's basketball team during the 1970s. Six feet, six inches tall forward, Tollestrup attributes the development of his basketball ability to his being able to practice on a daily basis both at his school gym, where his father was janitor, and at the local cultural centre, which has an open gym.[2] The native of Raymond, Alberta was later a member of his local basketball team…

“Float like a butterfly, sting like a bee.” This was a common way people described Muhammad Ali while he was boxing in the rink. Muhammad Ali was a famous boxing champion, but he should be known for more than just his boxing. He also was known for taking pride in his religion and race. He showed people that not only is it okay to be different, but to embrace it. Muhammad Ali has had a positive impact on society because of his religious and racial outlook. Cassius Marcellus Clay, Jr., later…

was one of the very few players that changed the game. When he played he electrified the court giving him sense power making him seem like he can do anything on the court. Dr.j went up against some of the Nba’s greatest players like Magic Johnson, Larry Bird, and Clyde Drexler and embarrassed them by dunking on them because of his ridiculous athleticism. While he was playing there was no one that could guard him. He was an unstoppable force that dominated almost every aspect of basketball.…