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La ‘Chupitos’ vs. Julio César Chávez Jr., ¿quién fue el que conectó los mejores golpes?

El Diario — Fri, 17 Jan 2020 13:30:04 +0000

JC Jr. perdió su última pelea ante Daniel Jacobs, y ahora volvió a recibir golpes de la comediante mexicana

VIDEO: Bernie Sanders demuestra que tiene pésimas dotes en el boxeo ¡y casi se autonoquea!

El Diario — Wed, 28 Aug 2019 19:43:16 +0000

El senador se volvió tendencia por la vergüenza que pasó

La Pelea del Año ya está aquí: En dónde ver Canelo Vs. Golovkin 2

El Diario — Fri, 14 Sep 2018 17:48:40 +0000

¿En dónde y a qué hora ver el esperado combate de desempate entre ambos ídolos?

Fighters, brain shrinkage and slowed processing

Impremedia — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 18:02:00 +0000

The Professional Fighters Brain Health Study released new data this week about how repeated blows to the head impact brain structure and performance. According to the results, processing speed slows and regions of the brain shrink among many professional martial arts fighters. The results are cumulative over a five-year period during which researchers evaluated 224 professional fighters between the ages of 18 and 44. Not surprisingly, while fighters in all forms of martial arts evaluated experienced some shrinkage and/or cognitive slowing, those who were professional boxers fared the worst. SEE ALSO: Fighter Cung Le suspended for HGH use: But what is HGH? “Perhaps the most obvious explanation is that boxers get hit in the head more,” the authors suggest in their report. “In addition to trying to concuss (i.e., knockout) their opponent, martial arts fighters can utilize other combat skills such as wrestling and jiu-jitsu to win their match by submission, without causing a concussion.” What kind of fighting is the worst for brain shrinkage Among those athletes evaluated, each was given a fight exposure score, or FES, based on total number of career matches, the average number of professional fights each year, and the type of marital art involved. Based on individual risk factors, fighters were given scores from 0 to 4. By the end of the study, experts had found for every jump in FES there was a volume shrinkage of 0.8 percent in the caudate and thalamus regions of the brain, as well as a reduction in processing speed of 2.1 percent, or an estimated 0.19 percent reduction per fight. Overall, fighters with an FES of 4 were 8.8 percent slower in processing speed than those with an FES of 0. “The most common measurable relationship between smaller brain volumes and performance is in tasks that involve speed of processing information. Keep in mind, we are studying young active fighters, so the slower processing speed may be difficult for someone to notice on a day-to-day basis,” study author, Dr. Charles Bernick, told MNT. “However, the regions that show a correlation between fight exposure, volume and speed of processing are deep in the brain and receive input, connections, from a wide range of other areas that converge.” Brain shrinkage isn’t unique to sports where head trauma is likely–or even just to sports in general. A handful of things that are known to cause brain shrinkage, including lack of sleep, obesity, cigarette smoking, diabetes and high blood pressure. According to a study from University of California, Davis, it all has to do with damage to vessels in the head. Once these vessels become damaged, they can no longer support the brain tissue around them and it begins to atrophy. SEE ALSO: Do you have what it takes to workout like Jessica Aguilar? Fighting sports complicate brain vessel damage not only through direct impact, but through the violent twisting motion of the head that often accompanies it. There are a few things fighters can do to avoid brain shrinkage and cognitive slowing, states Bernick, the primary of which is simply not to lose, therefore typically coming out of the fight with the fewest injuries. Training and proper recovery time was also critical. “From what we know of the relationship between exposure to head trauma and either imaging or performance on clinical testing,” he added, “it seems most prudent to try and avoid significant head trauma in training (that is, limit the amount of hard sparring that is done in training), and allow enough rest time between competitions, particularly if it was a hard fight or if the fighter was KO’d or TKO’d.”

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Muhammad Ali stable after he stopped breathing

Impremedia — Mon, 22 Dec 2014 17:12:00 +0000

Boxing legend Muhammad Ali is in stable condition after being taken to the hospital over the weekend. The 72-year-old reportedly stopped breathing last Friday and was revived by paramedics called to the scene. SEE ALSO: Manny Pacquiao’s workout: Not for the timid “[Family members] called 911. He was revived by the paramedics and is in ICU with fluid on the lungs. He is on a respirator and IV’s,” a source told media outlets. Ali’s spokesperson, Bob Gunnell, was less dramatic about the event, telling People in a phone interview that, “He (Muhammad Ali) went into the hospital this morning. He has a mild case of pneumonia and the prognosis is good.” Though intense exercise and a clean diet kept Ali a formidable athlete in his prime and a healthy aging adult, pneumonia is a common affliction for people over the age of 65. According to the American Lung Association (ALA), pneumonia can be viral or bacterial, but older adults are at an increased risk because of weakened immune systems as a result of the aging process. “Pneumonia tends to be more serious for infants and young children, older adults (people 65 years or older), people who have other chronic health problems, and people who have weak immune systems as a result of diseases or other factors,” states the ALA. “With treatment, most patients will improve within two weeks. Elderly or debilitated patients may need longer treatment.” It is unconfirmed whether Muhammad Ali’s additional health issues may complicate or contribute to his pneumonia, but his representative indicates there is no cause for concern. Though the Ali family has requested any more details on the scare be kept private, Muhammad Ali’s daughter, Laila Ali, Tweeted that her father is doing well. “Thanks for all the well wishes and prayers for my father,” she said on social media. “He is doing well~Y’all know he is a fighter! WE APPRECIATE ALL THE LOVE!” SEE ALSO: Parkinson’s disease: High prevalence among Hispanics Ali has been living with Parkinson’s disease since 1984, a neurological condition doctors feel may be the result of repeated head injuries. Modern medications have made it possible for the boxing champion to live a normal lifespan; however, as of 2009, Ali was no longer able to speak in public. Parkinson’s disease is known to exacerbate other illnesses, and WebMD indicates pneumonia can be a complication of the disease.

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Manny Pacquiaos workout: Not for the timid

Impremedia — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 17:12:00 +0000

Emmanuel “Manny” Dapidran Pacquiao, renowned Filipino champion boxer, says he is willing and able to take on undefeated Floyd Mayweather in the ring if the opportunity arises. Both Mayweather and Pacquiao belong to boxing’s welterweight division, and both boast impressive records; Mayweather with 47 wins and 0 losses; Pacquiao with 57 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws. Should such an epic battle truly happen, the outcome will be difficult to predict and may ultimately come down to who trains harder, longer. SEE ALSO: Are we closer to Pacquiao-Mayweather? yeah, no “We are ready. Let’s make it happen. May 2. Mayweather versus Manny Pacquiao. Let’s do it,” Mayweather said during a Showtime interview. Pacquiao welcomed the invitation, telling skysports.com, “He [Mayweather] has reached a dead end. He has nowhere to run but to fight me. I will try my best to make this a thrilling and entertaining fight, but I doubt if he’s gonna engage me in a slugfest. You all know his fighting style. Most of his previous fights, if not all, induced us to sleep.” No professional fighter takes training lightly, and Floyd Mayweather, even though he is notorious for his high-end, flamboyant lifestyle, trains to be a winner. Manny Pacquiao’s time in the gym is likewise put to good use, and the 36-year-old does things on a daily basis most athletes wouldn’t consider doing in a lifetime. One of those training methods Pacquiao employs is that of nerve conditioning through the use of a Thai stick. Manny’s long-time trainer, Freddie Roach, told The Celebrity Workout, that Manny is one of only a few fighters who use Thai stick training. The stick, a wooden practice sword made of bamboo, is used int he process of nerve conditioning by smacking the individual all over to desensitize the body to pain. “Its mind conditioning, some fighters if they get hit, they panic,” said Roach. “But if you do the stick, and you get in the ring and get hit, you still relax and focus on the fight. Though seemingly the most painful part of the training process, Thai stick training is only a small part of fight camps for Pacquiao. Freddie Roach’s strength and conditioning trainer Alex Ariza, told StrengthSpeedAgility Manny’s training day starts at 5 a.m. with running followed by outdoor interval training and core exercises. The fighter is given a break around mid-day to refuel before he goes to the gym for his active fighting sessions. “Freddie is an out of the box trainer,” said Ariza. “If it makes sense to him, hell try it. When I first talked to him, I was surprised about how much he knew about speed training, interval training and the importance of nutrition throughout the day. He knew the basics, just not the intricate details. He knows what most trainers dont care to learn. At first there were some things I thought might not work with Manny. We kept coming up with new stuff. He thought, If were going to move up weight divisions, we got to try something new. Without Freddie, this would have never worked. Manny’s training camp is generally only 8 weeks, explained his trainer, because Pacquiao makes sure to maintains a healthy lifestyle even when he is in between fights. Manny eats clean and fills his days with high-demand sports like basketball. He also is a big fan of jumping rope, and doing hour-long hill runs. Manny’s caloric activity levels are so high, he burns through 3 times the calories an average person would daily. SEE ALSO: Get into Hunger Games shape by…skipping? In the first 4 weeks of training camp we keep him on a 7000 calories a day diet, and closer to the fight a few things are taken out of the diet but he still has to keep his intake up,” explained Ariza. “He has to have a protein shake before going to bed, he has one at 3am, and another one first thing in the morning. He has up to six meals a day and six protein shakes a day when in training for a fight. We have to keep weight on him, as he trains so hard. We cant have his body dropping calories. All the hard work has definitely paid off, showing in Manny’s 57 wins. The question is: will his training be enough to dethrone Floyd Mayweather?

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Winners of Premios Deportes in the hands of sports aficionados

Impremedia — Wed, 17 Dec 2014 16:12:00 +0000

Special sports events such as the FIFA World Cup, NBA Finals and World Series bombarded 2014 and unleashed the sports aficionados we have inside. Truth be told, it was a big year in sports and that’s why one awards show is honoring the athletes who’ve rocked. The first-ever “Premios Deportes” will be added to the list of high profile award ceremonies on Univision. SEE ALSO: ‘Jane the Virgin’ is nominated for two Golden Globe Award It will recognize the best in sports, shining a light on the top Latino athletes of this year. The brand new award show will air this December and the nominees for the night have been unleashed. The nominees have come from many different sports including soccer, boxing, basketball and more. The winners are in the hands of voters online. The category for Best Sports Moment of the Year has nominated Miguel El Piojo Herrera, James Rodriguez, and Maxi Rodriguez for a special moment that has left a mark this year. For MLS Player Of The Year, Cubo Torres from Chivas USA, Marco Pappa from the Seattle Sounders, and Diego Valeria from the Portland Timbers are up against each other. SEE ALSO: James Rodriguez named Sexiest Man, obviously Other categories include Best Soccer Game of the Year, Breakthrough of the Year, Best Athlete Post on Social Media and more. The winners will be announced at 9 p.m. Eastern Time on December 18 via UniMas.

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Why Adriana Lima would beat Gisele Bundchen in a fight?

Impremedia — Sun, 14 Sep 2014 16:09:00 +0000

Pro Boxer Peter Kid Chocolate Quillin says Adriana Lima could beat Gisele Bundchen in a fight, and it all has to do with her workouts, technique…

Does Marcos Maidana stand a chance against Mayweather?

Impremedia — Wed, 30 Apr 2014 10:04:00 +0000

By JD Hernandez Floyd Mayweather week kicked off as the stars of Saturday night’s extravaganza showed up one after the other. Fight fans caught a…

Marlen Esparza impone récord nacional y domina el boxeo femenil amateur

Impremedia — Mon, 27 Jan 2014 17:01:30 +0000

La boxeadora de Houston ganó su octavo campeonato nacional de boxeo amateur de Estados Unidos

‘Canelo’ confirma su jerarquía al vencer a Trout

Impremedia — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 17:04:32 +0000

El boxeador mexicano Saúl Álvarez dedicó la victoria a su hermano y pidió una pelea contra Floyd Mayweather Jr.

Juan Díaz vuelve al boxeo con victoria (Video)

Impremedia — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 19:04:16 +0000

El boxeador houstoniano Juan 'Baby Bull' Díaz derrotó a Pipino Cuevas Jr. en Corpus Christi, Texas