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Do boxers make money on the bets for/against them in a fight?
Hi Kris,
Actually, I have no idea how the betting is divided up. I would think NO they do not, unless they bet on themselves.
In that same light, I doubt that any basketball, football or any other pro athletes - get a cut of the legalized gambling bets place on their competitions. If they did, the odds of them "throwing the fight" or the game would greatly increase.
thanks for your question.
sincerely,
Alan Kahn
author, the Speed Bag Bible.
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Alan Kahn
Expertise
I can answer any questions concerning speed bag training, including equipment, setup, 24 punching techniques from all around the bag, creating non-stop combinations and martial arts training on the speed bag. Also, unique and advanced speed bag training such joining a speed bag with stationary cycles, stepping machines and rehabilitation.
Experience
Author of the " Speed Bag Bible" book and video training program.
Publications
Black Belt Magazine ( 1991 ) and Martial Arts Training magazine (1998)
Education/Credentials
Masters degrees in Recreation Therapy and Rehabilitation counseling
Awards and Honors
Appeared in 1996 Olympics, doing speed bag demonstrations and seminars for security forces during the games. Invited to tour and demonstrate speed bag throughout China. Most major Boxing companies carry this program as THE source for speed bag training.
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