Archive forApril, 2011

The role of a boxing promoter

The role of a boxing promoter is a multi-faceted one. The boxing promoter is responsible for getting opposing boxers together to fight as well as putting together an entire evening of events. They are responsible for putting together what is referred to as a ‘bill’, which typically consists of multiple fights, and sometimes other entertainment [...]

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Mickey Rourke: boxer and actor

When some people hear that Mickey Rourke spent time as a professional boxer, they may think of that it was some type of “actor” vanity project. You know, the kind that actor’s do just because they can. The thing is, though, before he started acting in movies, Rourke, who was nominated for an Oscar in [...]

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