The football gridiron and the boxing ring have come to be understood as danger zones for the brain, with repetitive hits to the head causing long-term damage to some athletes. The same might be true ...

A recent boxing showcase in Brooklyn promised opportunity. But it exposed fighters to unnecessary risk in front of an enthusiastic crowd and an influential audience The videos are troubling. They’ve ...

On a recent Wednesday afternoon, in Siem Reap, Cambodia, professional mixed-martial-arts fighter Justin Wong found himself sparring in a boxing ring with his wife, Jaime Higa, at the Angkor Fight Club ...

Outside the door, I heard a flurry of thudding that reverberated back through the floor. I looked at my friend, then stepped in behind her. The room was damp and stuffy, despite a fan droning loudly ...

Thrilling the masses for millennia, boxing has evolved down the centuries – rules have changed, equipment improved, training enhanced. However, one key aspect has essentially stayed the same: ...