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Mohammed
Ali - Prince of Heaven
www.princeofheaven.com |
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Recently crowned as the BBC Sports Personality of the
Century, Mohammed Ali is one of the best-loved sportsmen the world has
ever seen.
This
beautifully-crafted site pays tribute to him in all his expressive,
explosive glory. It cleverly tells the story of his life through a
collage of sound clips, video footage and text. This all builds up to
tell a powerful tale, from his early fights as Cassius Clay to the
famous 'Rumble in the Jungle'. |
Prince
Naseem
www.princenaseem.com |
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Still unbeaten and still the cockiest fighter on the block
by a country mile,
Prince Naseem Hamed is one of the most exciting and entertaining boxers
around
today.
His
homepage is a nicely-rounded collection of articles collated from other
sources, plus some original content. A discussion forum allows you to
discuss his latest fights and you can even buy the latest Nas
merchandise, should you so wish. |
Boxing
Press
www.boxingpress.com |
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Although perhaps a little anarchic in its design, there's
enough boxing-related content here to keep even the most ardent of
enthusiasts happy for hours.
News-feeds
from all the major US sports sites will keep you bang up to date, while
the columnists all seem to be on the ball and in the know. There's also
an excellent selection of links to other boxing sites, an in-depth
explanation of the Queensbury rules and a fascinating look back at
great fighters of the past. |
Don King
Productions
www.donking.com |
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You'd probably be well advised to take this glitzy homepage
with a pinch of salt. Shamelessly self-promoting in tone, a typical
headline reads, 'Don King
Spreads Holiday Joy!'
Yet whether
you love or loath the man with the bog brush hair, there's no doubt
that
Don King is one of the most flamboyant characters in the fight game.
This
site showcases all of his fighters to good effect, keeping you up to
date
with their progress via regular updates and good photographs. |
Frank
Warren's World Boxing
www.world-boxing.com |
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| Hosted by The Sporting Life and presented by irascible
boxing promoter Frank Warren, this is an entertaining and informative
overview of the world of boxing.
Among the latest news and previews from both sides of the Atlantic,
you'll
find features and previews from inside the training camps of some of
the
worlds biggest fighters. The regularly updated columns are always
entertaining,
pulling no punches in discussing the issues surrounding the sport. |
Heavyweights
www.heavyweights.co.uk |
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This well turned out online magazine is devoted to the
heavyweight giants of
the boxing scene.
The
up-to-date news is split into four sections - UK, USA, Germany and
Europe, with each going into detail on the latest fights, rumours and
boasts in the world of boxing. Fact fans will also appreciate the
comprehensive list of heavyweight champions, going all the way from the
first champion in 1892 to Lennox Lewis in the present day. |
Lennox
Lewis
www.lennox-lewis.com |
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At long last the undisputed heavyweight champion of the
world, Lennox is also ahead of the game when it comes to technology.
He's one of the only boxers to have his own official site, and a
prize-winning effort it is too.
From
background information to in-depth analysis of his best fights, there's
enough here to
satisfy the most devoted of fight fans. Entertaining animation clips
also show that he doesn't take himself too seriously. |
Boxing
Mania
www.boxingmania.com |
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| A very comprehensive site put together by folks who are
obviously fight fanatics. The news is not only bang up to date but
every nuance from the weigh-in
to the pre-fight press conference is analysed in great detail. In
addition
to news and reviews of any bout of any importance, there's a good
selection
of incisive articles, including a regular 'fantasy fight' series in
which
boxers from different eras are placed in the virtual ring. A little
light
relief is provided by the interactive section, which offers a message
board
and tricky trivia quiz. |
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MARTIAL
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Judo World
www.judoworld.com |
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In the UK, judo has always been one of the more popular of
the martial arts, with leisure centres up and down the country
reverberating to the sound of bodies slamming onto crash mats.
This
extremely polished site offers a wide array of treats for exponents of
the sport.The ever-expanding number of video clips of top judoka in
action will inspire, while the helpful training tips and lists of
forthcoming tournaments will help on a more practical level. |
Martial
Arts Network
www.fightingarts.net/ |
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| Essentially a front for a well stocked online shop selling
all manner of martial arts related clothing and accessories, as shop
fronts go this is pretty impressive. Collecting together articles and
Real Audio radio shows from all over the place, the site gives you a
unique insight into the world of serious martial artists. There's also
an extensive library of words of wisdom that highlight the spiritual
side of the sport. |
National
Register of Martial Arts Instructors
www.nrmai.co.uk |
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Previously, the National Register website was a great idea
let down by the sparse number of entries. Things have now improved
considerably and no matter where you live you should find an instructor
nearby to suit you.
You can
search the site by location or by discipline and next to each entry
you'll find details
of the skill level and age range catered for. There's also a handy list
of
links, providing a useful jump into other related sites. |
Secrets of
the Warriors Power
www.warriorspower.com |
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Set up to accompany a US television series produced by The
Discovery Channel, this is a fine website in its own right.
Typical of
the sites produced by the channel, it's extremely well-presented and is
of interest to absolutely anyone, not only fans of fighting.
Delving
into the history of the martial arts by profiling the modern day
masters of the sport, it concisely and intelligently unfolds the story
before your eyes. |
United
Capoeira Association
www.capoeira.com |
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Capoeira is an ancient Brazilian non-contact martial art,
which is now taking off
all over the world.
A cross
between a fight and a dance, this well put together site explores the
cultural origins behind the sport, explains how you can get involved
and even lets you listen to the funky music that accompanies a
performance. Whether you've never heard of it or dedicate your life to
it, you'll find this website a great place to learn more and meet
like-minded followers from around the world. |
Bushido
Online
www.bushido.ch |
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Probably the best martial arts sites on the Web, Bushido
Online features a huge range of information, all delivered with a kick.
Despite
centring on the disciplines of karate and kung fu, the site also covers
a multitude of other martial arts, from judo to wrestling. And,
together with the smart layout, it's this all-round approach that makes
it the ideal first port of call for martial-arts fans on the Web. |
International
Karate-Do Alliance
www.i-k-a.com |
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| Spanning three continents, the IKA is an organisation set up
to bring together all those who practise martial arts, whatever their
particular style. Their
attractively presented pages take a while to load but any enthusiast
will
find them worth the wait. It contains details of upcoming events in the
UK,
together with more general content on the sport as a whole. There's
also
a well-constructed section for disabled participants and plenty of
links
to other useful sites. |
International
TaeKwon-Do Association
www.itatkd.com |
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An expansive and well-produced site that explains the
tradition behind the art, and also includes advice to help the
thousands still practising it around the world.
There's
plenty of information on the association itself, including details of
how to join, but the most impressive part of the site is the
well-presented history of TaeKwon-Do and the in-depth training tips,
which include animated sequences to help you put them into practice. |
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