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In the Ring covers a wide variety of sports that take place inside the squared circle, including boxing, wrestling and ultimate fighting.

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How Pro Wrestling Works

Mention pro wrestling in public and you're likely to get a livelier debate than you would with politics. Learn how wrestling started and how wrestlers accomplish seemingly superhuman feats without killing themselves and each other. More »


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How Boxing Works

Boxing is one of the oldest sports in history. Learn the basics of boxing, how you win or lose, the science behind it and the danger of the sport.

How Mexican Wrestling Works

With their colorful masks and spectacular acrobatic wrestling style, Mexican wrestlers add a twist to American pro-wrestling. Lucha libre (the Mexican term for their form of wrestling) has a strong tradition going back decades. Find out all about it.

How Pro Wrestling Works

Mention pro wrestling in public and you're likely to get a livelier debate than you would with politics. Learn how wrestling started and how wrestlers accomplish seemingly superhuman feats without killing themselves and each other.

How the Ultimate Fighting Championship Works

The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) bills itself as the premier Mixed Martial Arts organization in the world. Learn what the Ultimate Fighting Championship is, how the organization began, and where it is today.


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