Parkinson’s Disease Boxing News

Legendary boxing trainer Freddie Roach on Wilder vs. Fury: ‘I thought Tyson won the fight’  FOXSports.comFreddie Roach knows a thing or two about boxing. The legendary trainer was a guest on 'Fair Game' on Tuesday, where he discussed his Parkinson's disease, ... read more

Medway launch boxing sessions to help battle Parkinson's disease  Kent OnlineA new project has been set up in Kent to help sufferers of Parkinson's disease fight the illness. Boxing sessions for those with the disease are now available in ... read more

A new project has been set up in Kent to help sufferers of Parkinson's disease fight the illness. Boxing sessions for those with the disease are now available in Medway as a way to stay active and bea ... read more

On Vijender's US wishlist: Debut at Madison Square Garden, showdown with Canelo Alvarez  Times of IndiaBoxing News: A debut at the Madison Square Garden and a showdown with superstar Canelo Alvarez are top of Vijender Singh's wishlist as he ventures into the ... read more

Vijender Singh eyes US professional boxing circuit debut at Madison Square Garden, wants to fight Canelo...  FirstpostA debut at the Madison Square Garden and a showdown with Mexican superstar Canelo Alvarez are top of Vijender Singh's wishlist as he ventures into the US ... read more

On Vijender's US Wish List: Debut at Madison Square Garden, Showdown With Canelo Alvarez  News18The 33-year-old, an icon in Indian boxing with his path-breaking bronze medals at the Olympics and the World Championships, is unbeaten since turning pro in ... read more

The 33-year-old, an icon in Indian boxing with his path-breaking bronze ... winning 40 of his 53 bouts, before Parkinson's disease cut short his fighting career at 26. "Bob introduced us to ... read more

New PSL Rock Steady Boxing empowers those with Parkinson’s Disease to 'fight back'  TCPalmParticipants work on building strength and confidence while reducing the symptoms of Parkinson's Disease that impair speech, balance and motor skills. ... read more

Jewish News of Greater PhoenixVOSJCC Parkinson's program to expandJewish News of Greater PhoenixToday, The J's Parkinson's program includes PWR!Moves 1 and 2, Parkinson's Boxing, Parkinson's Cycle, support groups and special wellness and education days for those dealing with Parkinson's and their caregivers. Several of these offerings are in  ... read more

KCAU 9Iowa group fighting back against Parkinson's diseaseKCAU 9CASS COUNTY, Iowa (WOI) - A group of Iowans is taking the term 'fighting back' to a whole new meaning. Rock Steady Boxing is helping people fight their Parkinson's disease one punch at a time. "That's the whole basis for Rock Steady ... read more

The StarFighting Parkinson's at Sheffield boxing gymThe StarA Sheffield boxing club has opened its doors to people with Parkinson's in the hope of reducing and limiting the effects of the condition. Physiotherapist Karen Hodgson has teamed up with former boxer Glyn Rhodes to run speciaist sessions at the former ...and more » ... read more

Sheffield TelegraphFighting Parkinson's at Sheffield boxing gymSheffield TelegraphA Sheffield boxing club has opened its doors to people with Parkinson's in the hope of reducing and limiting the effects of the condition. Physiotherapist Karen Hodgson has teamed up with former boxer Glyn Rhodes to run speciaist sessions at the former  ... read more

Local 5 - WeAreIowa.comFighting back against Parkinson's diseaseLocal 5 - WeAreIowa.comATLANTIC - There are 1.5 million people in the United States with Parkinson's disease, a progressive nervous system disorder that affects movement. Rock Steady Boxing in Cass County is a place people can channel their feelings and fight back against  ... read more

theday.comBoxing for Parkinson's class finds new home in Grotontheday.comTwo years ago, Leopoldino started teaching a Boxing for Parkinson's class when she opened Araxa Martial Arts at the Groton Shopping Plaza. Faced with the time demands of running the business while also working full-time for the U.S. Postal Service,  ... read more

theday.com“More than exercise”: Boxing for Parkinson's class finds new home through Groton Parks and Rectheday.comTwo years ago, Leopoldino started teaching a Boxing for Parkinson's class when she opened Araxa Martial Arts at the Groton Shopping Plaza. Faced with the time demands of running the business while also working full-time for ... read more

theday.com“More than exercise”: Boxing for Parkinson's class finds new home through Groton Parks and Rectheday.comGroton — As '60s music filled a room at the Groton Community Center last week, Annmarie Blanda, donning boxing gloves, punched a heavy bag from side to side, shouting out numbers from 1 to 10 to ... read more

Winnipeg Free PressFighting Parkinson's in the ringWinnipeg Free PressA group of boxers is stepping in the ring to fight Parkinson's. U-Turn Parkinson's, a local organization dedicated to helping people who have the neurodegenerative disease improve their quality of life, offers Rock Steady Boxing — a non-contact,  ... read more

KSWOThe Lawton Family YMCA offers a program for people with Parkinson's DiseaseKSWORocksteady Boxing is a nationwide program to help people with Parkinson's disease overcome some of the symptoms they develop over time. This was brought to The Lawton Family YMCA last month. Healthy Living Director at the YMCA, John Veal ... read more

KTBSLa. Tech program aims to help Parkinson's patients in rural areasKTBSDr. Larry Neal visits Louisiana Tech each week to participate in Rocksteady Boxing. It's a program designed for people like him who are living with Parkinson's disease. It helps build strength, flexibility and speed. "Parkinson's is a progressive ... ... read more

Parkinson’s disease affects one in 500 people ... The disease claimed the life of boxing legend Muhammad Ali in 2016. Speaking to the Times, Sir Billy said: 'It was two years since I'd seen him and th ... read more

Freddie Roach: All you need to know about legendary trainer helping Tyson Fury against Deontay Wilder  talkSPORTThe lineal heavyweight champion of the world, Tyson Fury, has made an impressive addition to his corner ahead of the December showdown in Los Angeles. ... read more

Pilot NewsLifePlex offers boxing for people with Parkinson'sPilot NewsYou should never underestimate what someone can do if they put their mind to it, according to Cindy Reister; and to her, that includes LifePlex's Rock Steady Boxing class for people who have Parkinson's disease. Reister, a service steward at LifePlex ... ... read more

With Deontay Wilder’s kill threats and Tyson Fury’s homophobic views, this fight may just be the ugliest in hi  The SunTYSON FURY and Deontay Wilder do as much shocking outside of the ring as they do inside it. In the lights of Los Angeles, the two heavyweight monsters will ... read more

WHSVPreview of "Fight Back against Parkinson's"WHSVPreview of "Fight Back against Parkinson's". Rock Steady Boxing has been proven to help fight back against Parkinsons. Randy Simpson and Melinda Noland join us for a preview of a community event that could help a lot of people. ... read more

With Deontay Wilder’s kill threats and Tyson Fury’s homophobic views, this fight may just be the ugliest in hi  The Irish SunTwo heavyweights have shocked and stunned the boxing world for years - can they do the same in the ring this weekend? ... read more