Boxeadores profissionais nos Jogos Olimpicos do Rio Former

Boxeadores profissionais nos Jogos Olimpicos do Rio!? Former world champion Carl Frampton and a number of other high-profile fighters have hit out at the decision to allow professionals to box at the Olympics. International boxing federations voted in the rule change just weeks before the Rio Games start on 05/08 August. Northern Irishman Frampton says amateur and pro boxing are "two different sports", claiming: "It's like a badminton player playing tennis. "

Eubank Jr. , 2016

Histórico Eubank Jr. , 2016 • Dethroned British middleweight champion Nick Blackwell in an induced coma with bleed to his brain following fight. He was defeated in 10 th round by Chris Eubank Jr on Saturday, but collapsed afterwards and was taken to hospital. • Boxing authorities have backed the referee of the fight and insisted the injured fighter 'knew the risks’. • British Boxing Board of Control general secretary said: 'Blackwell wanted to be a boxer, we all know the risks’. • Friend and fellow boxer says his father has told him he is recovering well and 'will be back to us in no time’. The boxer's family have thanked fans for their support and say they will release a statement in due course

Eubank Sr. , 1991

"Max" Schmeling (28/09/1905 – 02/02/2005) In 1936, Schmeling knocked out American rising star Joe Louis Max Schmeling (right) with Joe Louis in 1971.