Boxing

A man walks outside the New Age boxing club, a candle-lit boxing gym in the 'Joe Slovo' township on September 20, 2010 on the outskirts of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The Eastern Cape is a breeding ground for boxers and some of the country�s most famous fights have taken place here, and it continues to produce the best boxers ever. South Africa has a proud history on the world boxing stage. The country's boxers have won over 50 world titles, from light flyweight through to heavyweight, and South Africa continues to churn out fighters ready to challenge for world crowns.

A man walks outside the New Age boxing club, a candle-lit boxing gym in the 'Joe Slovo' township on September 20, 2010 on the outskirts of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The Eastern Cape is a breeding ground for boxers and some of the country�s most famous fights have taken place here, and it continues to produce the best boxers ever. South Africa has a proud history on the world boxing stage. The country's boxers have won over 50 world titles, from light flyweight through to heavyweight, and South Africa continues to churn out fighters ready to challenge for world crowns.

Philippine boxing idol Manny Pacquiao (L) shake hands with boxing promoter Bob Arum of the US prior to one of Pacquaio's training sessions at a gym in Baguio, in Benguet province, north of Manila on October 18, 2010. Pacquiao has been training at the higher altitude of Baguio for the Margarito fight in Texas on November 13, while on leave from his duties at the House of Representatives.

MILAN, ITALY - OCTOBER 18: Gianfranco Rosi (L) and Francesco Damiani (R) of the Dolce & Gabbana Milano Thunder Italian Boxing Team attend the Dolce & Gabbana Milano Thunder Italian Boxing Team Presentation held at Thunder Gym on October 18, 2010 in Milan, Italy.

Patrick 'Who's Your Daddy' Mitchell (R) and Dan 'The Hurt Locker' Cardon (L) grapple during a 'Hedge Fund Fight Nite' boxing match in Hong Kong on October 28, 2010. The annual boxing event features 12 hedge fund managers and bankers pitted against each other in grudge boxing matches which aim to raise money for the 'Operation Smile', and 'Operation Breakthrough' charities.

A Young boxer walks outside the New Age boxing club, a candle-lit boxing gym in the 'Joe Slovo' township on September 20, 2010 on the outskirts of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The Eastern Cape is a breeding ground for boxers and some of the country�s most famous fights have taken place here, and it continues to produce the best boxers ever. South Africa has a proud history on the world boxing stage. The country's boxers have won over 50 world titles, from light flyweight through to heavyweight, and South Africa continues to churn out fighters ready to challenge for world crowns.

Spectators watch as two bankers exchange blows during a 'Hedge Fund Fight Nite' boxing match in Hong Kong on October 28, 2010. The annual boxing event features 12 hedge fund managers and bankers pitted against each other in grudge boxing matches which aim to raise money for the 'Operation Smile', and 'Operation Breakthrough' charities.

A Young boxer walks outside the New Age boxing club, a candle-lit boxing gym in the 'Joe Slovo' township on September 20, 2010 on the outskirts of Port Elizabeth in the Eastern Cape province of South Africa. The Eastern Cape is a breeding ground for boxers and some of the country�s most famous fights have taken place here, and it continues to produce the best boxers ever. South Africa has a proud history on the world boxing stage. The country's boxers have won over 50 world titles, from light flyweight through to heavyweight, and South Africa continues to churn out fighters ready to challenge for world crowns.

In this June 25, 2010 photograph, four-time female world boxing champion Mary Kom (R) of India applauds compatrioote and Olympic bronze medalist Vijender Singh (C) as he holds the Queen's Baton for the 2010 Commonwealth Games at the India-Pakistan Wagah Border near Amritsar, as the baton enters India one hundred days before the start of the Delhi Commonwealth Games 2010. One day remaining until the Games, Indian boxing talisman Vijender Singh spearheads the home nation's hopes for Commonwealth Games medals but the country's fighters face tough opposition. The 24-year-old middleweight became a national hero when he won bronze in Beijing in 2008, giving India its first boxing Olympic medal and boosting the sport's popularity across the country.

Patrick 'Who's Your Daddy' Mitchell (R) and Dan 'The Hurt Locker' Cardon (L) exchange blows during a 'Hedge Fund Fight Nite' boxing match in Hong Kong on October 28, 2010. The annual boxing event features 12 hedge fund managers and bankers pitted against each other in grudge boxing matches which aim to raise money for the 'Operation Smile', and 'Operation Breakthrough' charities.

WBA light welterweight boxing champion Amir Khan (3rd L) of England, and Marcos Maidana of Argentina (3rd R), pose for photographers at a press conference in central London on September 23, 2010. Maidana will challenge Khan for his WBA title on December 11, 2010 in the U.S.

WBA light welterweight boxing champion Amir Khan of England, listens during a press conference with Marcos Maidana of Argentina (not pictured), in central London on September 23, 2010. Maidana will challenge Khan for his WBA title on December 11, 2010 in the U.S.

Philippine boxing superstar and congressman Manny Pacquiao (C) gestures as he recieves a Congresional Medal of Distinction at the House of Representatives in Quezon City, east of Manila on November 22, 2010. Pacquiao returned to the Philippines from the US on November 20, fresh from his latest victory in the ring, saying he would now focus on fighting poverty in the political arena.

Philippine boxing superstar and congressman Manny Pacquiao is seen in his office before receiving the Congresional Medal of Distinction at the House of Representatives in Quezon City , east of Manila on November 22, 2010. Pacquiao returned to the Philippines from the US on November 20, fresh from his latest victory in the ring, saying he would now focus on fighting poverty in the political arena.

WBA light welterweight boxing champion Amir Khan of England speaks during a press conference with Marcos Maidana of Argentina (not pictured), in central London on September 23, 2010. Maidana will challenge Khan for his WBA title on December 11, 2010 in the U.S.

Australian boxing trainer Michael Sacatides sits next to the evidence, 1.7 kilograms of methamphetamine, at the Custom office in Denpasar on October 1, 2010. Sacatides was arrested on October 1 carrying 1.7 kilogrammes (3.4 pounds) of methamphetamine in his luggage at Bali International Airport in Indonesia, police said. If convicted of smuggling the drugs into Indonesia the Australian could face the death penalty.

Australian boxing trainer Michael Sacatides sits at the Custom office in Denpasar on October 1, 2010. Sacatides was arrested on October 1 carrying 1.7 kilogrammes (3.4 pounds) of methamphetamine in his luggage at Bali International Airport in Indonesia, police said. If convicted of smuggling the drugs into Indonesia the Australian could face the death penalty.

Philippine boxing superstar and congressman Manny Pacquiao waves to his fans before he recieves the Congresional Medal of Distinction at the House of Representatives in Quezon City, east of Manila on November 22, 2010. Pacquiao returned to the Philippines from the US on November 20, fresh from his latest victory in the ring, saying he would now focus on fighting poverty in the political arena.

NABA (North American Boxing Association) heavyweight title-holder Uzbek boxer Timur Ibragimov (L) speaks to French champion Jean-Marc Mormeck (R) after a press conference on November 29, 2010 in Paris. The two are to fight on December 2 for the title.

NABA (North American Boxing Association) heavyweight title-holder Uzbek boxer Timur Ibragimov is seen during a press conference with French champion Jean-Marc Mormeck on November 29, 2010 in Paris. The two are to fight on December 2 for the title.

Philippine boxing superstar and congressman Manny Pacquiao (C) speaks after receiving the Congresional Medal of Distinction at the House of Representatives in Quezon City, east of Manila on November 22, 2010. Pacquiao returned to the Philippines from the US on November 20, fresh from his latest victory in the ring, saying he would now focus on fighting poverty in the political arena.

Philippine boxing superstar and congressman Manny Pacquiao (C) gestures as he recieves a Congresional Medal of Distinction at the House of Representatives in Quezon City, east of Manila on November 22, 2010. Pacquiao returned to the Philippines from the US on November 20, fresh from his latest victory in the ring, saying he would now focus on fighting poverty in the political arena.

Philippine boxing superstar and congressman Manny Pacquiao is seen in his office before receiving the Congresional Medal of Distinction at the House of Representatives in Quezon City , east of Manila on November 22, 2010. Pacquiao returned to the Philippines from the US on November 20, fresh from his latest victory in the ring, saying he would now focus on fighting poverty in the political arena.

Philippine boxing superstar and congressman Manny Pacquiao works in his office before receiving the Congresional Medal of Distinction at the House of Representatives in Quezon City , east of Manila on November 22, 2010. Pacquiao returned to the Philippines from the US on November 20, fresh from his latest victory in the ring, saying he would now focus on fighting poverty in the political arena.

World Boxing Council (WBC) super featherweight champion Vitali Tajbert of Germany (L) punches Japanese challenger Takahiro Ao (R) during their title bout in Nagoya, on November 26, 2010. Ao beat Tajbert by an unanimous decision to get his second world title.

World Boxing Council (WBC) super featherweight champion Vitali Tajbert of Germany (L) punches Japanese challenger Takahiro Ao (R) during their title bout in Nagoya, on November 26, 2010. Ao beat Tajbert by an unanimous decision to get his second world title.

Australian boxing trainer Michael Sacatides sits at the Custom office in Denpasar on October 1, 2010. Sacatides was arrested on October 1 carrying 1.7 kilogrammes (3.4 pounds) of methamphetamine in his luggage at Bali International Airport in Indonesia, police said. If convicted of smuggling the drugs into Indonesia the Australian could face the death penalty.

Philippine boxing superstar and congressman Manny Pacquiao (R) poses for a photograph with his fans before he recieves the Congresional Medal of Distinction at the House of Representatives in Quezon City, east of Manila on November 22, 2010. Pacquiao returned to the Philippines from the US on November 20, fresh from his latest victory in the ring, saying he would now focus on fighting poverty in the political arena.

Philippine boxing superstar and congressman Manny Pacquiao works in his office before receiving the Congresional Medal of Distinction at the House of Representatives in Quezon City , east of Manila on November 22, 2010. Pacquiao returned to the Philippines from the US on November 20, fresh from his latest victory in the ring, saying he would now focus on fighting poverty in the political arena.

NABA (North American Boxing Association) heavyweight title-holder Uzbek boxer Timur Ibragimov (L) and French champion Jean-Marc Mormeck (R) pose before a press conference on November 29, 2010 in Paris. The two are to fight on December 2 for the title.

NABA (North American Boxing Association) heavyweight title-holder Uzbek boxer Timur Ibragimov (L) and French champion Jean-Marc Mormeck (R) give a press conference on November 29, 2010 in Paris. The two are to fight on December 2 for the title.

Australian boxing trainer Michael Sacatides sits next to the evidence, 1.7 kilograms of methamphetamine, at the Custom office in Denpasar on October 1, 2010. Sacatides was arrested on October 1 carrying 1.7 kilogrammes (3.4 pounds) of methamphetamine in his luggage at Bali International Airport in Indonesia, police said. If convicted of smuggling the drugs into Indonesia the Australian could face the death penalty.

Philippine boxing superstar and congressman Manny Pacquiao waves to his fans before he recieves the Congresional Medal of Distinction at the House of Representatives in Quezon City, east of Manila on November 22, 2010. Pacquiao returned to the Philippines from the US on November 20, fresh from his latest victory in the ring, saying he would now focus on fighting poverty in the political arena.

World Boxing Council (WBC) super featherweight champion Vitali Tajbert of Germany (L) punches Japanese challenger Takahiro Ao (R) during their title bout in Nagoya, on November 26, 2010. Ao beat Tajbert by an unanimous decision to get his second world title.

NABA (North American Boxing Association) heavyweight title-holder Uzbek boxer Timur Ibragimov (L) speaks to French champion Jean-Marc Mormeck (R) after a press conference on November 29, 2010 in Paris. The two are to fight on December 2 for the title.

WBA light welterweight boxing champion Amir Khan (3rd L) of England, and Marcos Maidana of Argentina (3rd R), pose for photographers at a press conference in central London on September 23, 2010. Maidana will challenge Khan for his WBA title on December 11, 2010 in the U.S.

NABA (North American Boxing Association) heavyweight title-holder Uzbek boxer Timur Ibragimov (L) shakes hands with French champion Jean-Marc Mormeck (R) after a press conference on November 29, 2010 in Paris. The two are to fight on December 2 for the title.

WBA light welterweight boxing champion Amir Khan of England speaks during a press conference with Marcos Maidana of Argentina (not pictured), in central London on September 23, 2010. Maidana will challenge Khan for his WBA title on December 11, 2010 in the U.S.

Philippine boxing superstar and congressman Manny Pacquiao (bottom C) recieves the Congresional Medal of Distinction at the House of Representatives in Quezon City, east of Manila on November 22, 2010. Pacquiao returned to the Philippines from the US on November 20, fresh from his latest victory in the ring, saying he would now focus on fighting poverty in the political arena.

Philippine boxing superstar and congressman Manny Pacquiao works in his office before receiving the Congresional Medal of Distinction at the House of Representatives in Quezon City , east of Manila on November 22, 2010. Pacquiao returned to the Philippines from the US on November 20, fresh from his latest victory in the ring, saying he would now focus on fighting poverty in the political arena.

WBA light welterweight boxing champion Amir Khan (3rd L) of England, and Marcos Maidana of Argentina (3rd R), pose for photographers at a press conference in central London on September 23, 2010. Maidana will challenge Khan for his WBA title on December 11, 2010 in the U.S.

Australian boxing trainer Michael Sacatides sits next to the evidence, 1.7 kilograms of methamphetamine, at the Custom office in Denpasar on October 1, 2010. Sacatides was arrested on October 1 carrying 1.7 kilogrammes (3.4 pounds) of methamphetamine in his luggage at Bali International Airport in Indonesia, police said. If convicted of smuggling the drugs into Indonesia the Australian could face the death penalty.

Philippine boxing superstar and congressman Manny Pacquiao (L) signs a fan's shirt in his office before receiving the Congresional Medal of Distinction at the House of Representatives in Quezon City , east of Manila on November 22, 2010. Pacquiao returned to the Philippines from the US on November 20, fresh from his latest victory in the ring, saying he would now focus on fighting poverty in the political arena.

Philippine boxing idol Manny Pacquiao getures as he attends a military sports competition in Manila on October 3, 2010. Pacquiao, who was elected to congress in May, is in training to fight Antonio Margarito of Mexico in November.

Philippine boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao (C) gestures as he answers a question during a press conference shortly after arriving from the US at the international airport in Manila early on November 20, 2010. Pacquiao pounded out a 12-round unanimous decision over Mexico's Antonio Margarito at Cowboys Stadium in Arlington, Texas on November 13.

Philippine boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao (L) gives an autographed T-shirt to Philippine President President Benigno Aquino (C) as the boxer's wife Jinkee (R) looks on during a courtesy call to the Malacanang palace in Manila on November 20, 2010. Pacquiao returned to the Philippines from the US earlier in the day, fresh from his latest victory in the ring, saying he would now focus on fighting poverty in the political arena.

Philippine boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao waves as he appears on a noontime television program in Manila on November 21, 2010. Pacquiao returned to the Philippines from the US on November 20, fresh from his latest victory in the ring, saying he would now focus on fighting poverty in the political arena.

Impersonators of Philippine boxing superstar Manny Pacquiao pose for a picture during the unveiling of Pacquiao's statue at the bay side of Manila on November 26, 2010. The statue has been formed in celebration of Filipino's competitive spirit from the little triumps of everyday life to the pinnacle of excellence in world class competitions.

Philippine boxing idol Manny Pacquiao smiles after attending a military sports competition in Manila on October 3, 2010. Pacquiao, who was elected to congress in May, is in training to fight Antonio Margarito of Mexico in November.

Philippine boxing idol Manny Pacquiao waves to the crowd at a military sports competition in Manila on October 3, 2010. Pacquiao, who was elected to congress in May, is in training to fight Antonio Margarito of Mexico in November.