ESL Library
Muhammad Ali
"Float like a butterfly, and sting like a bee" with a resource about the greatest boxer of our generation. A short biographical reading passage introduces young readers to Muhammad Ali, and includes information about his early life...
PBS
Pbs: Unforgivable Blackness
Online companion to Ken Burns documentary about boxing legend Jack Johnson. Very extensive site that gives you the life story of Johnson and the challenges he faced. Can be used as a companion to the PBS documentary.
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International Boxing Hall of Fame
This is the official site of the International Boxing Hall of Fame. It has information about legendary boxers and the sport of boxing.
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Wban: Historical Events in Women's Boxing
Major historical events in women's boxing from its beginnings in 1720 until 1997. Information and photographs compiled by Women Boxing Archive Network.
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World Boxing Association
Rankings, results, schedule, records, champions, links, and much more can be found at this site about boxing.
Able Media
Able Media Llc: The Ancient Olympics
A series of articles and historical information about the history, origins, and events of the ancient Olympics.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: He Is Simply, the Greatest
One of the most beloved boxers of all time both in and out of the ring, Muhammad Ali is number three on ESPN's list of greatest athletes of the 20th century. Features interesting biographical facts and links to other articles.
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Espn: Brown Bomber' Was a Hero to All
Joe Louis was the first African American sports hero. Here you can read about the life and career of the 1937-1949 world's heavyweight champion who is number eleven on ESPN's list of great athletes of the 20th century.
ESPN Internet Ventures
Espn: Marciano Glorified Boxing
Read interesting biographical details about Rocky Marciano, "the only heavyweight champion to exit undefeated". From ESPN's greatest athletes of the 20th century.
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Seconds Out: Championship Rules
For an overview of the rules of boxing, visit this informative site. The site divides the rules according to professional organizations and by state.
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International Boxing Hall of Fame: Jack Dempsey
A biography of American boxer Jack Dempsey, 1895-1983.
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Read Works
Read Works: The Importance of Muhammad Ali [Abridged]
[Free Registration/Login Required] Abridged from the full text located at the Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History, this passage provides biographical information about the famous boxer and Civil Rights advocate, Muhammad Ali....
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World Boxing Organization
This is the official site of the World Boxing Organization. Receive the lastest boxing news. This site provides a variety of resource information and links to other sites.
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International Boxing Organization
This is the official site of the International Boxing Organization. It provides a variety of resource information and links to other organizations and sites.
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Wbcboxing.com: World Boxing Council
This is the official site of the World Boxing Council, who has the reputation of twice awarding a heavyweight title to a boxer without them winning it in the ring! This site provides a comprehensive variety of information and...
The Best Notes
The Best Notes: The Contender by Robert Lipsyte
This is an online study guide/notes for the novel The Contender by Robert Lipsyte including author information, literary elements, chapter-by-chapter summaries/notes, study questions, and analysis.
USA Today
Usa Today: Sports
USA TODAY, a leading national newspaper, provides extensive coverage of U.S. sports. Content includes the latest news, sports extras, and individual coverage of both college and professional sports.
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The Sports Network
The Sports Network is a truly comprehensive sports-centered website. Covering sports throughout the world, content includes the latest headlines and scores, as well as focused looks at all major (and minor) professional sports, college...
International Olympic Committee
International Olympic Committee: Boxing
How is a boxing match won or lost? What are different weight classes? Learn about the Summer Olympic sport, its rules, its contenders, and more through this colorful, animated presentation.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: Muhammad Ali
Summary of the life and career of world heavyweight champion boxer Muhammad Ali.
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Cmg Worldwide: Jack Dempsey
This site offers a biography of famous heavyweight boxer Jack Dempsey. It mentions several of his famous knockouts and offers the audio of his fights.
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Seconds Out: Fighter Bios: Sugar Ray Leonard
A profile of the boxing career of Sugar Ray Leonard.
My Hero Project
My Hero: Muhammed Ali
Use this resource to learn about the life and career of boxing legend, Muhammed Ali. This brief article overviews his boxing career along with his humanitarian endeavors.