In The Ring

Owen Hart, a member of the legendary Hart wrestling family, was known for his exceptional in-ring skills, charismatic personality and high-flying style in professional wrestling. Competing primarily in the WWF (now WWE), he won multiple championships and was celebrated for his technical prowess and entertaining matches.

By Desiree Bowie

There have been thousands of professional boxers over the years but most of them, even the greats, lost a bout or two along the way. Retiring undefeated in the sport is quite an accomplishment. This list features the only 13 boxers in history who were world champions and managed to finish their careers without losing […] The post The Only Boxing Champions in History to Retire Undefeated appeared first on Goliath.

By Ian Palmer

Winning multiple world titles in boxing was a little harder several decades ago as there were just eight different weight divisions in the sport. Today there are 18 weight classes mainly due to the introduction of junior and super divisions as well the cruiserweight class. Some four-division champs have achieved the feat by gaining just […] The post The Top 16 Boxers To Win Titles In Four Or More Weight Divisions appeared first on Goliath.

By Ian Palmer

The welterweight division has always been a big hit with boxing fans as it has featured some of the sport's most dynamic champions. The division is contested for fighters weighing between 140 and 147lbs and sits between the lightweight and middleweight divisions. This list features the 10 longest reigning welterweight boxing champions in history. It […] The post The 10 Longest-Reigning Welterweight Boxing Champions In History appeared first on Goliath.

By Ian Palmer

For years, the promotion known as TNA fought to be seen as an alternative to WWE, a haven for wrestling fans who had grown disillusioned with what WWE was providing. And at times, they did manage to succeed, putting on well-received shows, creating new stars, and they even kept the company afloat for over thirteen […] The post 12 Reasons Why TNA Has Failed As A Real Alternative To WWE appeared first on Goliath.

By Stephen Randle

Whether you like him or not, "The Heartbreak Kid” Shawn Michaels is one of the best performers in wrestling history. In his youth, he was a brash and cocky Superstar who could always back it up in the ring, and in his prime, he was celebrated for being able to get a good match out […] The post The 10 Best Matches Of Shawn Michaels' Career appeared first on Goliath.

By Stephen Randle

We love wrestling entrance themes. They help establish characters, set the tone for upcoming matches, and most of all, they're often really catchy and fun to listen to. Plus, because wrestling is such a high energy atmosphere, they're great for getting yourself pumped up, whether it's for some athletic endeavor or just trying to get […] The post 31 Best Entrance Themes In Wrestling History appeared first on Goliath.

By Stephen Randle

There is money in pro wrestling. Thanks to WWE becoming a world-spanning, multi-million dollar giant, there are more opportunities than ever to actually make some money in the business of wrestling. Of course, you'll have to become a huge star, wrestle for a long time, save your money, or marry into the McMahon family, but […] The post 30 Richest Characters in Wrestling appeared first on Goliath.

By Stephen Randle

All wrestling moves are inherently dangerous. There's a reason why WWE tells you not to try this at home, after all. But some moves are so dangerous, especially in an era where concussion research and concerns about athlete health are becoming more and more important on a regular basis, that they have actually been banned […] The post 10 Wrestling Moves Banned By WWE appeared first on Goliath.

By Stephen Randle

You can have the greatest technical wrestling match in history, but if nobody cares, then was it truly great? Traditionally, the best matches have benefited from great promos, as the involved wrestlers used their words to set up a match in which they would then use more physical means. It used to be a big […] The post The 10 Greatest Wrestling Promos Of All-Time appeared first on Goliath.

By Stephen Randle

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.

By Jonathan Strickland

The difference between a skilled boxer you've never heard of and a skilled boxer named Muhammad Ali is often a really good promoter.

By Julia Layton

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.

By Ed Grabianowski

With their colorful masks and spectacular acrobatic wrestling style, Mexican wrestlers have carved out their own unique space in the ring. Read all about the long-standing tradition of lucha libre -- before we pin you!

By Ed Grabianowski

Pro wrestling is one of the most popular forms of sports entertainment. Learn about the history of pro wrestling and see how pro wrestling moves are executed.

By Ed Grabianowski