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Fist
In Manchester, a few hours before a televised debate against Jeremy Corbyn, his main opponent in the perspective of early elections on December 12, Boris Johnson went into the ring to demonstrate that he was in a fighting mood. But faced with the boss of a reputable local school, the guard too low and face uncovered, the British prime minister has mainly demonstrated that he was likely to be knocked out by the first correct fighter come.
State charge
Officially, Boris Johnson weighs about 104 kilos, which puts him in the heavyweight category, reserved for more than 90.7 kilos. He had however made efforts at the beginning of the year and lost 5 kilos by stopping in particular "To swallow chorizo and cheese at night". But the apostle of Brexit has regrettably recovered all over the last few months, because of the "Stress related to his political activities".
Workers' struggle
Since Rocky Balboa climbed the steps of the Philadelphia Museum of Art wearing an iconic gray heather model, the hoodie is associated with boxers. Yet, no offense to Steve Egan and his black hoodie, it is good for the handlers working in the cold stores of New York that the brand Champion sold, in the 1930s, the first models.
Cold blood
Boris Johnson boxing with blue gloves and it may not be a coincidence. In fact, if the boxers use, since the 1950s, pairs of red color, it is so that the blood of the pugilists is the least visible possible in the event of injury, and so that the most fragile viewers are not indisposed in front of their screen. Which, obviously, does not care about the tumultuous Boris.
String theory
Want some info to shine at your next Trivial Pursuit party? So, be aware that boxing and wrestling rings are not identical. Indeed, if the first are surrounded by four loose ropes to keep the attackers in the battle space, the latter are equipped with three strings taut, offering wrestlers the opportunity to propel themselves or hang on to mount more easily in the ring. And an orange camembert for you!
