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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
ARTS |
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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