#american boxer

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Heavybag workout

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#OTD in 1999 – Death of boxer ‘Irish’ Jerry Quarry. He is the only fighter to have fought Muhammad Ali and Joe Frazier twice.

Jerry Quarry, nicknamed ‘Irish’ or ‘The Bellflower Bomber,’ was an American heavyweight boxer. Quarry was rated by Ring Magazine as the most popular fighter in the sport, from 1968–1971, during the peak of his career, partly because he was promoted as the ‘Great White Hope.’ Quarry was a durable and smart counter-puncher/action fighter, often noted for his surprising agility in the ring. He had…

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I wanted to buy this shirt, but everything is sold out from tyson website...so unfortunately no tyson merch for me :(((

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Fight prep 💪🏾

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Getting nuzzled and tickled by my silly horse , LB, while Atlas watches.

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Heavyweight champion Joe Louis photographed by Carl Van Vechten at Greenwood Lake in New York on September 15, 1941.

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dressed to kill ❤️

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Jackie Tonawanda was known in her prime as 'The Female Ali'. She was an incredible woman who boxed for years before women were allowed to fight in sanctioned bouts.

She was one of the great pioneers of women's boxing, being one of the first women awarded a boxing licence in New York.

She lost her only professional fight but holds an impressive record from her underground bouts. She was even named the No. 1 light heavyweight by Boxing Illustrated in 1979 and 1980.

Due to the majority of her fights being unsanctioned as women were not allowed to prize fight her record is hard to determine.

Sources claim it anywhere from 23-0 to 36-0. Despite this uncertainty Tonwanada's achievements go far beyond her boxing record. She was the first woman to box in Madison Square Garden in 1975. Her opponent was kickboxer Larry Rodania whom she knocked out in the second round with a strike that broke his jaw. A man fighting a woman in such a public venue was unheard of, however it pushed female fighters into the spotlight.

Tonawanda faced sexism head on and set out to prove that women were more than capable as pugilists. She sued the state for discrimination and the state supreme court ruled in her favour, urging her to sue once again to have the laws preventing women from boxing to be revoked. Tonwanda did not pursue further legal action, in the coming years she would continue to fight in underground bouts and in 1976 she was invited to attend a training camp for Muhammad Ali.

Her movement to recognise women's boxing as legitimate was taken further by fellow boxer Cathy Davis in 1978 which lead to Davis, Tonawanda and Marian Trimiar to be the first women to receive boxing licenses in the state of New York. After gaining her licence and being allowed to fight professionally Tonawanda was much older than her contemporary opponents.

She fought one professional bout against Diane Clark and lost in the 6th round by split decision, making her professional record 0-1. In 1986 she was injured in a car accident which forced her to officially retire, ending her professional career.

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Jackie Tonawanda era conocida en su mejor momento como "La mujer Ali". Era una mujer increíble que boxeó durante años antes de que a las mujeres se les permitiera pelear en combates autorizados.

Fue una de las grandes pioneras del boxeo femenino, siendo una de las primeras mujeres en obtener una licencia de boxeo en Nueva York.

Perdió su única pelea profesional, pero tiene un récord impresionante de sus peleas clandestinas. Incluso fue nombrada semipesado número uno por Boxing Illustrated en 1979 y 1980.

Debido a que la mayoría de sus peleas no fueron autorizadas ya que a las mujeres no se les permitía pelear, su récord es difícil de determinar.

Las fuentes afirman que está entre 23-0 y 36-0. A pesar de esta incertidumbre, los logros de Tonwanada van mucho más allá de su récord en el boxeo. Fue la primera mujer en boxear en el Madison Square Garden en 1975. Su oponente fue el kickboxer Larry Rodania, a quien noqueó en el segundo asalto con un golpe que le rompió la mandíbula. Que un hombre peleara con una mujer en un lugar tan público era algo inaudito, sin embargo, puso a las luchadoras en el centro de atención.

Tonawanda enfrentó el sexismo de frente y se propuso demostrar que las mujeres eran más que capaces como pugilistas. Ella demandó al estado por discriminación y la corte suprema del estado falló a su favor, instándola a demandar una vez más para que se revoquen las leyes que impiden a las mujeres boxear. Tonwanda no emprendió más acciones legales, en los años siguientes continuaría peleando en combates clandestinos y en 1976 fue invitada a asistir a un campo de entrenamiento para Muhammad Ali.

Su movimiento para reconocer el boxeo femenino como legítimo fue llevado más allá por su compañera boxeadora Cathy Davis en 1978, lo que llevó a Davis, Tonawanda y Marian Trimiar a ser las primeras mujeres en recibir licencias de boxeo en el estado de Nueva York. Después de obtener su licencia y poder pelear profesionalmente, Tonawanda era mucho mayor que sus oponentes contemporáneos.

Peleó en una pelea profesional contra Diane Clark y perdió en el sexto asalto por decisión dividida, lo que hizo que su récord profesional fuera de 0-1. En 1986 sufrió un accidente automovilístico que la obligó a retirarse oficialmente, poniendo fin a su carrera profesional.

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Heartwarming Pictures Of Adorable Deaf Dogs

By Green Paws Photography

Jōnsi - Miniature American Shepherd

Genevieve - Dogo Argentino

Patsy - Boxer

Donut - Red Heeler Mix

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Rashida Ellis

Gender: Female

Sexuality: Lesbian

DOB: 4 June 1995

Ethnicity: African American

Occupation: Olympic boxer

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AA Characters as Dogs Part One:

Phoenix Wright: Black Labrador Retriever

As the name suggests, labs are water retrieving dogs. But I think everyone knows that bc they're so popular. I chose a lab because:

-They're smart but in a dumb way

-Main character energy

-Annoying but you love them

-Hard workers

Franziska Von Karma: Weimaraner

They are a gundog breed known for their distinctive silver coats. I chose this one for these reasons:

-They're extremely devoted to their job and to their families

-Eager to please

-Silver (duh)

-Unintentionally funny af

-Loud mouth

-They're German!

Miles Edgeworth: Doberman Pinscher

Doberman are the only dog breed that was specifically bred for protection work. However that's not why I chose it for Miles. I chose them because:

-Both miles and Doberman have big feelings (iykyk)

-Appear intimidating

-Workaholics

-Looks kinda goofy from some angles

-Love their families so so much

Mia Fey: American Akita

Before I get skinned, I chose the American variation of the breed because they are bigger and heavier that the classic Akita Inu. But as for choosing an Akita for Mia:

-Independent personalities

-Strong and beautiful

-Family protectors

-Tall

Maya Fey: Boxer

LISTEN I AM BIASED- Maya is my fave and boxers are like, in my top ten dog breeds. Boxers are often called forever puppies. Anyways:

-Super playful, love having fun

-Funny af

-Friendly and social

-Way smarter than people give credit for

-Cute

-I just rlly love boxers okay

Pearl Fey: The Shiba Inu

Not to be basic, I just think they're perfect for her. I've only met one Shiba irl (his name is Kuro) and he was not socialized great but that's ok bc I still love them. Sorry here's my reasons list:

-Cute

-Small and surprisingly strong

-Shy/reserved

-Protective of family

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Muay Thai Highlights 🥊

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In my haste to leave for work this morning, not only did I forget to bring the little bear ears I have to wear for a Halloween in the office (or the vampire cape i still have too), but I probably could've also worn my spoopy pair of boxers 🤦🏽‍♂️

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Thorvald Stoen and Harold Juelich in boxing pose, Civilian Conservation Corps, Owen Lake Camp, Chisolm, Minnesota. Minnesota Digital Library.